Parent Handouts

COVID-19 Resources
- Vaccinations, Testing & Care
- Coronavirus NYC Neighborhood Food Resource Guides by the Hunter College
Adult Education & Literacy
- Classes & Programs
  - Literacy Partners (Free Literacy & English Classes for Caregivers)
  - Programs and Schools by Borough
- New York Public Libraries
- Unemployment Insurance
After School, Enrichment, Summer and Youth Programs
- Afterschool
- Summer Programs/Events (Excluding Internships)
- Summer Camps (Outdoors)
- Jobs, Internships & Pre-College
- Sports & Physical Health
- Disabilities/Special Needs
- Enrichment & Miscellaneous
Child Abuse
Child Care
- Child Care Programs (0-5 years old)
- Childcare Subsidy
- Day Care Council of NYC
Child Education Resources
- Developmental Evaluations
- Tutoring
- School Supplies
  - Project Cicero (annual book drive for public schools in NYC)
  - Donate NYC
- Ways to Help your Child Attend School Every Day
- Educational or Enrichment Programs
- Growing Up NYC (City Programs and Virtual Events)
Benefits/Entitlement Programs/Financial Help
- Financial Help & Counseling
- Federal/State Programs
Domestic Violence
- Reporting a Crime
- Assistance & Resources
- Legal Services for Domestic Violence
Early Intervention/Development
- Growth and Child Development by the New York State Parent Portal
- Help Enrolling in Early Intervention (0-2 years)
- Organizations Providing Early Intervention
  - Harlem Child Development Center
  - Association to Benefit Children (ABC)
Employment/Job Training
- Job Search Assistance & Placement
- Careers/Job Training
- Work Benefits
Environmental Health
- Personal Care Products
  - Safer Personal Care Products App by EWG
- Asthma Home Visits
- Children Environmental Health Hotlines, Resources & Consultation Services
- Lead Poisoning
- Moisture and Mold
- Pest Management
- Home Repairs & Maintenance
- Outdoors
  - Find Public Parks & Recreation Centers
Food and Nutrition
- Food Pantries
- Coronavirus NYC Neighborhood Food Resource Guides by the Hunter College
- GetFood NYC Map
- Hot Meals/Soup Kitchens
- NYC Community Food Fridges
- Benefits/Entitlement Programs (SNAP, WIC)
- Baby Formula
  - Free Baby Formula
  - Baby Formula Shortage – Resources
Housing/Utilities/Transportation
- Affordable Housing
  - NYC Housing Search Tool
- Financial Help for Utilities
- Stable Housing Support
- Maintenance & Repairs
- Transportation Discount Programs
  - Fair Fares NYC
  - Non-Emergency Medical Transportation
Immigration
- Immigrant Rights and Services: Public Benefits Available to Immigrants
- NYC Identification Card (IDNYC)
- Public Charge in New York State
- ActionNYC Hotline (immigration counseling)
- Immigration Legal Services
- Medical Care for Undocumented Immigrants
Legal Services
- Birth Certificates
- Educational Law
  - Advocates for Children of New York (Support to Get Special Education Services/Litigation)
- Family Law
- Child Support Services (Financial Support by Non Custodial Parent)
- Women & Domestic Violence
- Immigration Legal Services
- Various Legal Services (Public Benefits, Health Law, Eviction Defense, Etc)
Medical and Dental Health
- COVID-19 Vaccines, Tests & Care
- Affordable Health Care
- Free Medical Care during Pregnancy
- Non-Emergency Medical Transportation
- Prescription Assistance
- Affordable/Free Dental Care
  - Affordable Dental Care Clinics
- Affordable Eye Care
  - Union Square EyeCare
- Health Insurance
  - NYS Health Plan Market Place
  - Patient Advocate Foundation
Mental Health
- National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI)
- The Parent Support Network
- Children’s Single Point of Access (CSPOA)
- Child Adolescent and Family Services (CAFS)
- The New York Center for Children (Child Abuse or Trauma)
- More
Parenting Support
- Risk of Delays/School Life
- First-Time Parents
- Parental Skills
  - Kids in the House (Parenting Videopedia)
  - GenerationPMTO (PARENT MANAGEMENT TRAINING OREGON) by Harlem Dowling West Side Center
- Fathers
  - Fatherhood Initiative
- Grandparents
  - Grandparent Raising Grandchildren – Grandparent Resource Center
- Parental Stress/Postpartum Depression
  - The Parent Support Network
  - National Parent Helpline
- Help in a Crisis
  - Emergency Child Care During Family Crisis
- Baby & Clothing Supplies
- Support Groups
Physical Activity
- Find Public Parks & Recreation Centers
- NYC Parks: Free and Low-Cost Events
- NYC Parks: Youth Sports Programs & Instructional Clinics
- New York Junior Tennis & Learning
- Ailey Dance Camp by Children’s Aid Society
- Physical Activities (Online Participation)
- Summer Camps (Outdoors)
- Disabilities/Special Needs
  - Extreme Kids & Crew
Pregnancy and Infants
- Medical Care
  - Free Medical Care during Pregnancy
  - NYS Health Plan Market Place
- Kids in the House (Parenting Videopedia)
- Child Support Services (Financial Support by Non Custodial Parent)
- Unexpected Pregnancy
- Baby Supplies
- Education & Support
- Medications & Risk
  - MotherToBaby NY (Medications and Pregnancy Risk Hotline)
Child Safety/Emergencies/Disaster
- Reporting a Crime
- Home Emergencies & Disasters
- Child Safety
Shelters
- For Children and Families: Prevention Assistance and Temporary Housing (PATH)
- Temporary Housing for Families with Children 21 and over
- Runaway & Homeless Youth
- Destination Tomorrow: The Bronx LGBTQ Center
- The Ali Forney Center
Special Needs
- Child Care/Afterschool/Summer Program
  - Childcare Subsidy
  - Extreme Kids & Crew
- Developmental Disabilities City Programs
- Advocacy & Support
- Service Providers
- Child Evaluation Services
- Schools
- Special Housing
  - Disability Rent Increase Exemption (DRIE) Rent Freeze Program
- Help with Assistive Devices
  - Assistive Technology by ADAPT
Stop Smoking
- New York State Smoking Quit Line
- Secondhand Smoking in a Residence
Teen Resources
- Teen Conflict
  - Help for You and Your Teen
- Youth Runaway
- LGBTQ
- Teen Medical Care
- Teen Mental & Behavioral Health
- Teen Workshops & Internships
- Sports & Physical Activity for Teens

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