Welcome to
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.
Find the right ones for you.
My child is .
We like to and and .
We speak and .
CFR Partners
Family Health Centers @NYU
NYU Langone provides early childhood services for children and families in NYC.
The New York Public Library
Hosts early literacy programs and provides free books and resources.
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
Queens Public Library
QPL provides free books and programs to help families raise young readers.
Jumpstart
Jumpstarts helps preschool children enter kindergarten prepared to succeed.
Brooklyn Public Library
Visit us in Brooklyn & online for library services and family literacy programs.
Arab-American Family Support Center
Founded by the Arab-American Community. Open to All.
Reach Out and Read of Greater New York
We partner with doctors to provide books at check-ups and encourage reading.
JCCA
JCCA provides compassionate, quality care to 17,000 children & families in NYC.
SCO Family of Services
SCO works with families across NYC to ensure that children are prepared to excel.
Literacy Inc.
Parents learn new skills, get free books, create community, & discover a love for reading.
New Alternatives for Children
NAC provides real help and hope for medically complex children.
Video Interaction Project
VIP strengthens child development through reading & play at pediatric checkups.
Calendar of Events
Free Summer Meals and Movies!
Summer Reading Program: Family Movie Matinee
Summer Reading: Read Aloud and Craft Time
For Grownups
Parenting Tips
Dive Into Summer with CFR!
Parenting Tips
5 ways little kids can make a big difference in their communities
Book Recommendations
6 books for preschoolers about gender identity and expression
Parenting Tips
How to Teach your Children to Play Alone
