This tip sheet provides information and resources for families, providers, and schools looking to support students in domestic violence shelters
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We understand how difficult it can be to navigate the New York City Department of Education. Parents can spend an enormous amount of time researching different programs or simply trying to understand their child’s school-related rights.
AFC’s free know-your-rights guides, tip sheets, and other resources can help you advocate successfully for your child.
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This tip sheet provides information and resources for families, providers, and schools looking to support students in domestic violence shelters
This form allows a parent to designate another adult to make educational decisions for their child for up to one year.
This fact sheet explains school options for students who are struggling in middle school and high school and need a fresh start, including transfer schools, YABCs, and high school equivalency programs.
This fact sheet explains school options for students who are struggling in middle school and high school and need a fresh start, including transfer schools, YABCs, and high school equivalency programs.
A list of school resources specifically for students in temporary housing in NYC.
A list of school resources specifically for students in temporary housing in NYC.
This tip sheet describes the educational rights, resources, and supports for students in temporary housing.
This tip sheet describes the educational rights, resources, and supports for students in temporary housing.
This guide gives a basic overview of the education rights of young people ages 7-21 in NYC with involvement in the juvenile or criminal justice system. It describes the education rights of youth in community and court-ordered settings, along with students’ transition back to school.