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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.
  • Charlene's Story

    With AFC's help, Charlene's mother found a school where her daughter could thrive, one that specializes in working with high-functioning children with behavioral challenges like Charlene

  • Hamza's Story

    “When I look back, what I mostly remember is being frustrated and angry that I wasn’t learning the way the other kids seemed to be.  My mom knew from when I was in pre-school that I was not progressing the way I should be.”

  • Joseph's Story

    “Joseph has flourished over the past six months! Thank you for working so diligently on his case and securing this last year of support services.  I'm certain he wouldn't have made this progress if you hadn't worked so hard to provide him the opportunity to work and achieve!”

    Hands of a toddler playing with wooden animals and dinosaurs. (Photo by cottonbro studio via Pexels)

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Tell State Leaders: Don’t Shortchange NYC Schools

Governor Hochul’s Executive Budget proposes changes to the formula used to decide how much education funding school districts get from the State for each student. While the formula is out-of-date and needs updating, the Governor’s proposal would result in NYC Public Schools getting nearly $350M less than they would without these changes. Join us in asking Governor Hochul and the NYS Legislature to update the formula to give all schools the funding they need.