Living for the Young Family Through Education (LYFE)

Parents who are students can get free early childhood education for their young kids though LYFE. LYFE also provides counseling, referral services, and advocacy to help parents achieve their educational and parenting goals. Important details • Services are free to all eligible families, regardless of immigration status. • LYFE's services also include: • Counseling and referral services for parents. • Helping student-parents graduate from high school or complete high school equivalency. • There are over 30 LYFE locations in the five boroughs. • LYFE is a NYC Department of Education program with certified teachers, trained paraprofessionals, and licensed social workers at each site. How to apply Apply by mail or in person. • Download the LYFE Enrollment Packet ( English , Arabic , Bengali , Chinese , French , Korean , Russian , Spanish , Urdu , Haitian-Creole ). • Email your enrollment packet to lyfe@schools.nyc.gov or mail it to: LYFE Central Office 500 Eighth Avenue, Suite 709 New York, New York 10018 • Apply at LYFE's Central Office or a LYFE site . • You can meet the LYFE team at LYFE sites, take a tour of the classroom, and learn about daily routines. • The LYFE team will schedule an orientation appointment with you to review your enrollment documents and to get to know you and your family. What you may need • Proof of your child's age • A current copy of your child's immunization records • A Child & Adolescent Health Examination Form for your child How to get help • Visit the Living for the Young Family through Education website for more information. • Send enrollment questions via the Enrollment Inquiry Form . A staff member will contact you. • Call the LYFE Central Office at 212-6098520 for help. • Email LYFE at lyfe@schools.nyc.gov • Visit LYFE's Central Office for any questions about LYFE. • Call 311 and ask about the Living for the Young Family through Education (LYFE) program. • Follow LYFE on Twitter or connect with LYFE on Facebook .