New York Resources

Childcare and Education Resources.

• Workers Need Childcare. Safe, affordable childcare options for NYC Essential Workers. Go to the Workers Need Childcare website.
• Beginning September 21, the Department of Education will be offering childcare to eligible families through our Learning Bridges program—learn more on our Learning Bridges page.
  • As the New York City Department of Education resumes in-person schooling this fall, most schools and sites will operate on a blended learning model. This will include some in-person services for a portion of the week and reduced class sizes in accordance with social distancing guidance.​​​​​​​ Please complete this survey to express interest in the Learning Bridges program, which will provide child care options for children from 3-K through 8th grade this fall for days when they are not in school buildings. The information collected in this survey will be used to guide the City’s planning for the Learning Bridges program. Families can expect more information about a potential placement in the coming weeks.
  • Important: There is a question on the survey that asks: “Is your child’s parent/guardian’s occupation listed among these essential workers?” If you are represented by a union, please enter that, and otherwise, enter essential healthcare worker. 

• NYC Childcare has REOPENED. If you are interested in applying for free or low-cost child care, first find out if you are eligible. There are several types of child care programs available in the city, so consider your family’s needs and choose carefully.
• For those who want to homeschool their children, here are NYC’s criteria and instructions for homeschooling and COVID-19 Updates to HOMESCHOOLING policies.
• PBS offers a homeschooling resource list.

New York City is planning to provide quality, safe, free childcare options for 100,000 children this fall. The final plan and criteria for eligibility has not been released yet. To read more about the City’s announcement, click here.

NYC Grab and Go Meal Program.

Free “Grab and Go” meals are available for all New Yorkers, Monday through Friday, 7:30 am to 1:30 pm. Meals Hubs will operate for children and families from 7:30 am to 11:30 am, and for adults from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm.

To find a free meal location near you, click here.

No one will be turned away at any time and all adults and children can pick up multiple meals at once. No registration, ID, or documentation is required. There is no dining space is available, so meals must be eaten off premises. Parents and guardians may pick up meals for their children. To find sites that offer exclusively kosher certified meals click here.

Home Assistance Programs.

New York City has developed a list of resources for those who may be seeking additional assistance. Visit this website to learn about these resources. You can also text “COVID” to 692-692 for updates and information, or text “COVIDESP” to 692-692 for updates in Spanish.

NY State announced an emergency rental assistance program to help keep low-income families throughout New York in their homes. The program, which is designed to reach those individuals and families with the greatest need, provides direct aid for tenants who lost income due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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