Because of the COVID-19 outbreak, some programs are limiting services or offering them remotely. For the most up-to-date information, please contact programs directly using the information below. To learn more about support for COVID-19 impacts, visit our Coronavirus Updates page.
Parents and their children who have emotional, behavioral, or mental health challenges can get individual and group-based services at Family Resource Centers (FRCs). Led by people who have had similar experiences, programs include advocacy, referrals and resources, skills development, and support groups for youth and caregivers.
- Some FRCs offer services in a range of languages, including Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin, Chinese, French, and Creole
- The Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Queens each have two FRCs, and Staten Island has one
- Services can be directed to the parent/caregiver or their child
Who is eligible
Parents or caregivers of a child 0 to 24 years old who is at risk of or currently experiences emotional, behavioral or mental health challenges.
How to apply
To receive services, parents or caregivers should contact the FRC closest to them. To find the closest FRC:
How to get help
- Call 1-800-LIFENET to learn more
- See the Family Resource Centers Public document to locate an FRC near you
Other Family Services Programs
Community Partnerships (CPs)
NYC Administration for Children’s Services (ACS)
Connect with providers and community leaders near you
Meet with your neighbors, service providers, and community leaders to learn about what’s going on in your community.
Family Enrichment Centers (FEC)
NYC Administration for Children’s Services (ACS)
Centers to connect with your community
Connect with your neighbors, contribute to your community, find resources, and support one another in Family Enrichment Centers (FEC).
ACS Prevention Services
NYC Administration for Children’s Services (ACS)
Services to help children live safely at home
Updated March 25, 2022