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.
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CFR Partners
Jumpstart
Jumpstarts helps preschool children enter kindergarten prepared to succeed.
SCO Family of Services
SCO works with families across NYC to ensure that children are prepared to excel.
Arab-American Family Support Center
Founded by the Arab-American Community. Open to All.
JCCA
JCCA provides compassionate, quality care to 17,000 children & families in NYC.
Queens Public Library
QPL provides free books and programs to help families raise young readers.
Brooklyn Public Library
Visit us in Brooklyn & online for library services and family literacy programs.
Reach Out and Read of Greater New York
We partner with doctors to provide books at check-ups and encourage reading.
The Committee for Hispanic Children and Families
Education, capacity-building, and advocacy for underserved children and families.
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
The New York Public Library
Hosts early literacy programs and provides free books and resources.
Family Health Centers @NYU
NYU Langone provides early childhood services for children and families in NYC.
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.
