Reconnecting to Opportunity: Advancing Educational Equity for Court-Involved Students
Our new report reviews data on Passages Academy—the school serving youth in court-ordered settings—and calls on NYC to better serve students before, during, & after their detention.
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.
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.
"I wanted to let you know that Briana is doing so well!! Her reading has improved and the support she is given on a daily basis definitely has improved her confidence. I will forever be so grateful for all your help in finding her the right fit."
"From the first conversation with an advocate, I felt heard, and our struggle was validated. Thanks to her hard work, my son was able to begin 9th grade at a school that was a perfect fit for him.”
