Parent and Family Resources
Respect for All Resources
Find Services NY
New York State state has launched a new web application to help locate public benefits for which you may be applicable. Applicable constituents can also enroll for Medicaid or qualify for a health insurance subsidy on the New York State exchange. Finally, New Yorkers can call the State's mental health hotline at 1-844-863-9314 for free emotional support, consultations & referrals to a provider. Visit Find Services NY Website.
NYC Benefits Navigator
This guide to navigating NYC's public services was created with and for families of students living in temporary housing or experiencing homelessness.
Visit NYC Benefits Navigator website
Support
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Support
Student to Student Sexual Harassment Poster
For help dealing with stress and trauma:
- Managing Strong Emotional Reactions to Trauma (National Association of School Psychologists)
- Radical Self Care in the Face of Mounting Racial Stress (American Psychological Association)
Free Mental Health Support:
- NYC Well
- Call: 1-888-NYC-WELL (1-888-692-9355)
- Text: WELL to 65173
- NYC Well Live Chat
Resources for Families about Antiracism
- Guidance for Family Conversations about George Floyd, Racism, and Law Enforcement
- 31 Children’s Books to Support Conversations on Race, Racism and Resistance
- Antiracism Resources Website
- Black Lives Matter Still Matters
- Talking to Kids About Racism, Early and Often
- NYC Department of Education "Together for Justice"
- Talking about Race for Parents & Caregivers
- Coming Together, Standing Up to Racism
- 1619 Project from the New York Times