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Family services for students with disabilities

School-Age and Early Childhood Family and Community Engagement (FACE) Centers | NYS Department of Education

1. How it Works

The School-Age and Early Childhood Family and Community Engagement (FACE) Centers help families of children with disabilities to get involved in their child’s education. They also build community relationships for families and provide information and training about service options for children from birth to age 21.

Students and families can get services for free
Training sessions are also offered at no cost

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2. Determine Your Eligibility

2. Determine your eligibility

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

More ways to get help with this program

Visit the website

Visit INCLUDnyc’s website for more information and services.

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

Email a Parent Center for more information:
Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens and Staten Island

Call 311

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

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

Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island: 212-677-4660 (English) 212-677-4668 (Spanish).

Visit a FACE Center

Find a center to get help in person.

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116 East. 16th St., 5th flr,
New York, NY 10003

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