Transportation for students awaiting bus service; college savings accounts for kindergarteners; supporting students with incarcerated parents; and more
PREPAID TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE FOR FAMILIES WHO HAVE NOT RECEIVED BUSING SERVICE. The DOE will arrange rides via LimoSys (an app-based ride service) for students who have IEPs that recommend busing, but who have not yet been routed or who are waiting for a nurse or bus paraprofessional to be assigned to ride with them, as well as for students living in shelter who are supposed to take the bus to school but do not yet have a route. Eligible families should reach out to their child's school and ask them to submit a LimoSys request to the DOE. Students living in shelter should speak with their Students in Temporary Housing Regional Manager.
FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR COLLEGE. Starting this year, all kindergarten students in NYC public schools will receive a free NYC Scholarship Account with a $100 initial deposit and up to $200 in rewards. Parents who are not interested in participating in the program will have the opportunity to opt out later this month. Learn more about the NYC Kids RISE Save for College Program and register for a virtual information session >>
SUPPORTING STUDENTS WITH INCARCERATED PARENTS.October is See Us, Support Us Month, an initiative of the Osborne Association to raise awareness of the needs of children with incarcerated parents.For resources on supporting students affected by a parent's incarceration, tips for involving parents who are incarcerated in their children's education, and more, visit their website >>
.VIRTUAL EVENT. EARLY INTERVENTION ROUNDTABLE. The Raising New York coalition is hosting a virtual Early Intervention Roundtable on October 19 from 10-11:30am to hear from parents, Early Intervention providers, and other stakeholders about their experiences with teletherapy services during the pandemic. AFC is a part of the coalition and will be participating in the roundtable. Register >>
As always, our Education Helpline is here to provide individualized guidance and information for your education-related issues. Monday-Thursday, 10am to 4pm. We can speak to you in YOUR language.
