Help for immigrant parents and students

Immigrant Family Services | NYC Department of Youth & Community Development (DYCD)

Family Services Grade-Schooler Pre-Teen Teen Caregiver

Immigrant parents of English Language Learners (ELL) can get help understanding the New York City school system and taking an active role in their child’s education. The programs also help families by referring them to health, mental health, and support services.

Who is eligible

Parents or caregivers with limited English skills who have children in 6th-12th grade can take part.


How to get help

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

Prevention services help you keep your children safely at home. They help to promote safety,…

Updated April 12, 2022