Resources for Families Transitioning to Kindergarten
It's almost time to apply to kindergarten! AFC has guides, tip sheets, and free webinars to help you understand how to get special education services as students move from preschool to kindergarten; applying to kindergarten; parents’ rights; advocacy tips; and much more.
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.
For six years, AFC and pro bono attorneys represented Asha and Ayanna to make certain the girls received the support they needed to be successful in school.
When Zio, who is classified as autistic, came to AFC, he was 12 years old and had attended four different schools in six years, none of which had provided him with an appropriate education.
