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City’s First Readers

We’re a group of nonprofits that offer early learning programs and activities for families with children from birth to age 5.
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SCO Family of Services

SCO works with families across NYC to ensure that children are prepared to excel.

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New Alternatives For Children ( nackidscan.org ) conducts the annual Book Fair in the 26th Street office. Joining NAC are volunters from Kohl's and Capital One Bank. Also, reading from his book "A Stone Of Hope" is Jim St. Germain. New York City April

New Alternatives for Children

NAC provides real help and hope for medically complex children.

Citywide
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The New York Public Library

Hosts early literacy programs and provides free books and resources.

Citywide
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Literacy Inc.

Parents learn new skills, get free books, create community, & discover a love for reading.

Citywide
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Queens Public Library

QPL provides free books and programs to help families raise young readers.

Queens
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Reach Out and Read of Greater New York

We partner with doctors to provide books at check-ups and encourage reading.

Citywide
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Arab-American Family Support Center

Founded by the Arab-American Community. Open to All.

Citywide
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JCCA

JCCA provides compassionate, quality care to 17,000 children & families in NYC.

Citywide
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Brooklyn Public Library

Visit us in Brooklyn & online for library services and family literacy programs.

Brooklyn
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Video Interaction Project

VIP strengthens child development through reading & play at pediatric checkups.

Citywide
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Child Center of NY

Family-focused multiservice organization reaching more than 41,000 children.

Citywide
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Hunts Point Alliance for Children

Hunts Point Alliance for Children.

Bronx
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The Committee for Hispanic Children and Families

Education, capacity-building, and advocacy for underserved children and families.

Citywide
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La Fuerza de Familias Latinas

La Fuerza de Familias Latinas is an education program with workshops and digital resources designed to support parents and caregivers to promote their

Citywide
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Jumpstart

Jumpstarts helps preschool children enter kindergarten prepared to succeed.

Citywide
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Family Health Centers @NYU

NYU Langone provides early childhood services for children and families in NYC.

Citywide
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Calendar of Events

Aug
20
Saturday

Family Storytime at Clean Rite Laundromat!

11:00 – 12:00pm
The New York Public Library — Clason’s Point Library
Aug
20
Saturday

Baby Fingers: A Musical Journey through Language and Learning

1:30 – 2:00pm
Brooklyn Public Library — Borough Park Library, Children’s Room
Aug
20
Saturday

Family Storytime

11:00 – 11:30am
The New York Public Library — Throg’s Neck Library
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