Advocates for Children of New York
Legal ServicesNew York, United States51-200 Employees
Advocates for Children of New York operates in the legal services sector to support New York City's public education system. It provides individualized guidance and advocacy for students and families facing barriers associated with poverty, race, disability, language differences, homelessness, or involvement with foster care or the juvenile justice system. Beyond direct casework, the organization pursues systemic reforms aimed at improving outcomes for all students, including those who are hardest to educate. Based in New York City, it has been active for more than 50 years. The group maintains a mid-sized staff to carry out its city-wide educational advocacy work.