ADVOCATES FOR CHILDREN OF NY INC
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Mission Statement
AFC protects every child's right to learn.
About This Cause
AFC’s mission is to speak out for vulnerable children and youth who, because of their poverty, race, disability, language barriers, homelessness, or involvement in the foster care or juvenile justice systems, are most likely to experience failure or discrimination in school. For over forty-three years, AFC has been the primary organization in the city to use a four-pronged approach to help low-income families resolve their education-related issues. This approach includes direct assistance to families, community education in the form of workshops and trainings, systemic policy advocacy, and when necessary, impact litigation. We use uniquely integrated strategies to advance education reform, empower families and communities, and advocate for the educational rights of individual students. More specifically, we provide individual families with advice, advocacy, or legal representation and reach thousands more each year through workshops that teach parents and other professionals how to navigate New York City’s complex public education system and obtain the educational support the children need. When our individual cases reveal trends or problems with the school system, we bring together interested organizations and individuals throughout the City to find creative solutions and advocate for necessary policy change.