School-Age and Early Childhood Family and Community Engagement (FACE) Centers

| NYS Department of Education (NYS DOE); INCLUDEnyc

All New Yorkers regardless of immigration statusFamilies with childrenPeople with disabilitiesEveryone

Family and Community Engagement (FACE) Centers provide free support to young New Yorkers with disabilities.

Heads Up

Services are free for young people up to age 21 who have disabilities, their families, and their professional caregivers. Services for young New Yorkers:
  • Guidance on navigating early childhood and school systems
  • Training on how to advocate for yourself in school meetings
  • Help planning your path after high school (college, work, job training, community activities)
  • Workshops and activities to build skills for living independentlyServices for parents and caregivers:
  • Workshops on Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
  • Guidance through the special education process
  • Information about college admissions
  • Support on accessing work and public benefits

    • Eligibility

    All NYC families who care for a child with disabilities are eligible to receive services for free. Trainings are open to everyone.

    How to Apply

    CallYou can speak one-on-one with an expert to get help and information on services. Call or text IncludeNYC's Help Line to schedule an appointment.

  • English
  • Call 212-677-4660 (https://includenyc.org/help-center/help-line/)
  • Text 646-693-3175
  • Spanish
  • Call 212-677-4668
  • Text 646-693-3157
  • WhatsApp at 212-858-0795OnlineRequest help by completing the online form on IncludeNYC's website.

    Online

    Request help by completing the online form (https://includenyc.org/help-center/help-line/) on IncludeNYC's website.

    Get Help

    Visit the IncludeNYC websiteincludenyc.org (https://www.includenyc.org/) Email [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) Call the IncludeNYC Help LineEnglish: 212-677-4660 Spanish: 212-677-4668

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