Dear Parent,

Thank you for being involved and engaged in your child’s life and growth. A family’s involvement in their child’s education is recognized by many as the single most important factor in school success and achievement. Research has shown that not only does family involvement increase academic achievement, as reflected in higher test scores and graduation rates, but it also increases the likelihood that youth will pursue higher education.
(Henderson & Berla, 1994)

Education and After-School Links

• Department of Education
www.schools.nyc.gov
• Department of Youth and Community Development
www.nyc.gov/html/dycd/html/home/home.shtml
• InsideSchools.Org
http://insideschools.org/nyc
• Supplemental Education Services
http://www.p12.nysed.gov/nclb/ses/

Parenting Tips Links

• www.Onetoughjob.org
• www.Parenting.org

Child Support Links

• National Child Support Enforcement Association
http://www.ncsea.org
• New York State Department of Child Support & Enforcement
https://newyorkchildsupport.com/home.html

Employment Links

• New York State Department of Labor
http://www.labor.state.ny.us/businessservices/localcontacts/localcontact...
• New York Job Source
http://www.nyjobsource.com
• Job Corp
http://jobcorps.dol.gov/about.htm
• New York State G.E.D. Testing Offices
http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/ged

Legal Links

• New York State Court Forms
http://www.courts.state.ny.us/forms/familycourt/index.shtml
• Vital Records of New York State
http://www.health.state.ny.us/vital_records
• Legal Services Corporation for New York
http://www.lsc.gov/map/state_T32_R39.php

Talking To Kids About Their Future Links

• Kids Career Site
http://www.kids.gov/6_8/6_8_careers.shtml
• Study Aboard
http://studentsabroad.state.gov/

Family Fun Links

• Fun Free Events
http://www.nycgo.com/free
• NYC Events
http://www.nyc.gov/portal/site/nycgov/menuitem.bd175b51da17d74f472ae1852...
http://nymag.com/srch?t=event&N=261+782&No=0