• Testimony & Public Comment

    • AFC Testifies on Youth in Shelter and the School System

    AFC testified before the City Council Committees on Education and General Welfare about the importance of having an intentional, targeted plan to support students in shelter as the City decides how to use its historic influx of education funding.

    Apr 16, 2021

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    Protecting Students' Rights

    AFC's Executive Director Kim Sweet reflects on what the future holds for the students and families AFC serves, and what you can do to help us remain steadfast in protecting every NYC student's right to learn

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