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2013 Spring Benefit

Wednesday, May 15, 2013
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Three Sixty°
New York City

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  • Page: Mary's Story
    Mary was nine years old and in fourth grade when her case worker brought her to the attention of Advocates for Children of New York (AFC).  Before she came into foster...
  • Page: Geoff's Story
    Geoff had an unstable home life since he was a young child. His father was murdered and his mother was unable to adequately care for him, so he often had to fend for himself...
  • Page: Alex's Story
    Alex, a bright and determined high school student, was thrown out of her home by her mother. When her high school guidance counselor became aware of the situation, he called...
  • Page: Charlene's Story
    Charlene, a high-functioning, verbal student on the autism spectrum, moved to the Bronx during her kindergarten year. Instead of placing her in the specialized...
  • Page: Mark's Story
    Mark was 10 years old when his family was evicted from their home. They applied for temporary housing and were placed in a facility far away from their home, and from the...
  • Page: Steven's Story
    Steven was a bright thirteen year old student who was attending a public middle school in Brooklyn. One afternoon, the principal announced that bed bugs had been found in...
  • Page: George's Story
    George was a junior high school student with no history of disciplinary reprimands. One typical school day George exited the boys’ bathroom and informed the school safety...
  • Page: Saleema's Story
    Saleema is a five-year-old child who has autism.  While attending preschool, the NYC Department of Education recommended that Saleema attend a full-day preschool...
  • Page: E.B. v. Department of Education
    Along with the firm of Davis Polk & Wardwell, LLP, AFC represents in E.B. v. New York City Department of Education a class of all children with...
  • Page: L.V. v. NYC Department of Education
    Pursuant to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and New York State law, the New York City...