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

The New York Public Library
Hosts early literacy programs and provides free books and resources.

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

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

The Committee for Hispanic Children and Families
Education, capacity-building, and advocacy for underserved children and families.

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

Child Center of NY
Family-focused multiservice organization reaching more than 41,000 children.

Family Health Centers @NYU
NYU Langone provides early childhood services for children and families in NYC.

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

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

Jumpstart
Jumpstarts helps preschool children enter kindergarten prepared to succeed.

New Alternatives for Children
NAC provides real help and hope for medically complex children.

Arab-American Family Support Center
Founded by the Arab-American Community. Open to All.

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