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Protecting every child’s right to learn

Advocates for Children of New York has a singular vision: an equitable and inclusive school system where all students receive the education they need to maximize their potential as adults.

We fight for families

For more than 50 years, we have fought beside NYC families from under-resourced communities through a unique combination of services, all focused on protecting education rights and eliminating barriers to success so all students can thrive.
  • Caleb's Story

    "Hopefully our differently abled students will benefit from this increased awareness, and appropriate and inclusive programs and services will become more widely available."

  • Cheick's Story

    Cheick arrived in the U.S. on his own at age 16 and enrolled in high school, but was told—illegally—that he had to leave and transfer to a high school equivalency program.

    cheick in cap and gown on graduation day
  • Steven's Story

    AFC successfully fought to reverse the charges associated with Steven's unjust suspension. Today, Steven is a successful student at the prestigious Stuyvesant High School.

    Calculator on an open math textbook. (Photo by WOKANDAPIX from Pixabay)

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