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

School-Age and Early Childhood Family and Community Engagement (FACE) Centers help young New Yorkers with disabilities who are 0 to 21 years old. Help is also available for their families and the professionals who support them.

Heads Up

  • FACE center services are available for free to young people and their parents who live in the five boroughs.
  • FACE Centers offer many services including:
  • guidance to help children with disabilities and their parents navigate early childhood.
  • teaching special education students to advocate for themselves in school. This includes teaching them how to participate meaningfully in their Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings.
  • teaching parents and special education students about the college admissions process.
  • helping youth transition into adult life. This means working with youth to plan for job training, work, higher education, and engaging with the community.
  • workshops and activities to help young adults develop social-emotional skills and life skills for independent living.
  • Parents can also get support through workshops on topics like:
  • understanding IEPs (Individualized Education Programs)
  • the special education process
  • school placement
  • accessing work and public benefits
  • parent advocacy

    • 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 websiteVisit includenyc.org (https://www.includenyc.org/) for more information and services.Email [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) Call the IncludeNYC Help LineEnglish: 212-677-4660 Spanish: 212-677-4668

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