Parent Support Resources
Digital Platform Instructions
Please click the platforms you need assistance with:
- Teacher Reacher for Parent Teacher Conference Appointments
- Jupiter to see students grades and connect with staff
- NYC Schools Account to see student documents and fill out emergency information
PTA Meeting Agendas 2023 2024
AOFE Mental Health Resources 2023
Parent Resources
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Live Line - Parent Coordinator #646-400-9428
- Parents with children with Developmental Disabilities
- Citywide Council on English Language Learners
Virtual Calendar and Business Meeting
YMCA New Americans Initiative Free ESL Virtual Classes
The YMCA New Americans Initiative has a comprehensive virtual program serving individuals from all five boroughs in New York City. In addition to on-line ESOL classes that focus on workforce development, technology and U.S. Civics, participants and community members can take advantage of weekly conversation classes, resources and referrals for services focused on immigration law, food, childcare, healthcare, etc., capacity building workshops and individual case management support, should they need.
Our current cycle of classes is open for enrollment, we have space for beginner, intermediate and advanced classes that your constituents can take advantage of. We offer four 10 week cycles annually and participants are welcome to stay as long as they need, to achieve their goals. Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced and ABE (Adult Basic Education) classes are offered Monday-Thursday, in the morning, afternoon and evenings between 9:00am-9:00pm.
To register for ESL classes, prospective students can click the following link:
Resources for Immigrant Communities During COVID-19 Pandemic
Ethnic and Community Media Roundtable
MOIA Commissioner Bitta Mostofi Mostofi, Department of Health Commissioner Oxiris Barbot, and Department of Education Chancellor Richard Carranza hosted a Community and Ethnic Media virtual round table to ensure that community and ethnic press have access to critical COVID-19 updates. Watch the discussion here.
Call 311 for Rent Support
The City has activated a new hotline to assist tenants. Receive guidance on pressing issues like harassment, eviction, and benefits access. Additional support will be provided by the Mayor’s Office to Protect Tenants who can connect callers to free legal help.
Meal Hub
The New York City Department of Education is committed to making three free meals available daily for any New Yorker. Any New Yorker who wants one can get three free meals a day at more than 400 Meal Hubs across the city.
- Meals can be picked up at all Meal Hubs 7:30 am to 1:30 pm, Monday through Friday
- Meals Hubs will operate for children and families from 7:30 am to 11:30 am, and for adults from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm
- No one will be turned away at any time
- All adults and children can pick up three meals at one time
- Vegetarian and halal options available at all sites
- No dining space is available, so meals must be eaten off premises
- Parents and guardians may pick up meals for their children
- No registration or ID required
Use our Meal Hub lookup tool to find a location near you!
What's on the Menu
- See what is on the menu for free breakfast(Open external link) and lunch(Open external link) this month.
- Dates, locations, and menus are subject to change.
Government Agencies
How to file a claim for UI Benefits. See Frequently Asked Questions about Unemployment Insurance During the Coronavirus Emergency. Important Information for Unemployment Insurance Claimants: The federal government enacted the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, which includes extended unemployment benefits.
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Looking for help for yourself or your family? ACF provides states with block grants to design and operate programs to meet Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) goals. Select your state or territory from the list below for local TANF and Tribal TANF help.
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Unemployment Benefits and New Student Loan Debt Tips During COVID-19
Learn what benefits you may qualify for and how to apply. A new FAQ is available in multiple languages. View the FAQ.
Under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, federal student loan payments are automatically suspended, without interest or penalties, for six months. No action is required by borrowers. View tips for federal student loan holders.