Our Vision:
All New York City students receive the education they need to maximize their potential as adults
我们的任务
纽约儿童倡导者组织 (AFC) 的使命是确保为学业成功面临障碍的纽约学生提供高质量的教育，重点关注低收入背景的学生。
Our Values
Family-Centered
We listen to what families want for their children and empower them with information and support.
Expertise
We ground our advocacy in more than 50 years of experience with the NYC public schools and deep knowledge of the legal and education systems affecting the students and families we serve.
Passion
We are united by our unrelenting drive to dismantle obstacles to education and our unwavering dedication to NYC’s students and families.
Community
We foster collaboration and inclusive practices within our team and with outside partners so we can learn from different perspectives and unite in advancing our common goals.
Justice
We view the law as a powerful tool to bridge gaps in access to education and help families from under-represented communities fight for their rights.
Impact
We recognize that our value lies in the difference we make in the lives of students and their families and push ourselves to achieve concrete results.
我们的模式
AFC 同时与学生及其家人并肩工作，提供他们所需的一对一指导和宣传，同时敦促进行有利于所有学生的系统性改革。
我们独特而灵活的解决问题的方法为学生提供成功所需的支持，教育和赋予家庭权力，并推动有意义的教育改革。
免费咨询和法律代理
我们帮助在学校遇到困难或遭受歧视的学生家庭保护他们的教育相关权利并获得孩子所需的教育支持。
免费培训和研讨会
我们为家长、社区、教育工作者和其他专业人士提供了解您的权利的培训，使他们能够更好地代表学生争取权益。
政策倡导
基于我们 50 年的实地经验，我们开展政策倡导，促进教育体系变革并提高教育成果。
影响诉讼
如果没有法院命令就不会发生真正的改变，那么我们的影响诉讼将为最边缘化的学生提供法律保护，让他们有机会接受优质教育，并推动教育改革。
详细了解我们服务的学生群体
我们的律师、倡导者和教育专家团队通过提供免费的法律和倡导服务（包括代表学校相关的听证会和上诉）以及向家庭传授维护孩子权益所需的知识，成功地帮助了数十万家庭。教育权利。