Friends of the Children
Mission:
Friends of the Children NY is a unique early intervention program dedicated to helping New York City´s most at-risk children become productive, contributing members of their community. We accomplish this by employing full-time mentors, called Friends, to work one-on-one with these children, beginning in kindergarten or first grade and maintaining that relationship through high school graduation.
Contact Information
Address: 218 West 113th Street, New York, NY 10026
Telephone: 212.865.6942
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Type: Homework Help and Tutoring
Target audience: Students
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Friends of the Children NY
Description: Through an extensive selection process, we seek out the children that are most vulnerable to school failure, abuse, neglect, juvenile delinquency, gang and drug involvement, and teen pregnancy. Friends NY gender matches 8 children with one carefully screened, stable, paid professional mentor, called a Friend. Friends spend 2 to 3 hours with each child at least twice a week, in and outside of the school setting.
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