Parent Resources
The parent resources are grouped into the categories of health and emotional support, parenting skills, outdoor and indoor activities, and nutrition. The variety of resources reflects the diversity of parent and child needs within our community of Beford-Stuyvesant in Brooklyn, New York. Parents can find resources such as access to groceries at a local food pantry to information about disability services and assistance right in their own neighborhood. Support for parents at any stage in parenthood is important in the overall wellbeing of their child and we have provided just that within our community resource list. The resources were selected based on expressed parent needs and research on the demographics and cultural diversity of our community.
Health +Emotional Support
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Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP) is a national evidence-based nurse home visiting program that supports teens and women pregnant with their first baby. Clients are paired with registered nurses and receive regular visits from early pregnancy until their child’s second birthday. NFP helps vulnerable first-time mothers: have healthy pregnancies, become knowledgeable and nurturing parents, reach education and employment goals and provide their children with the best possible start in life. Morris Koppelman Early Childhood Center - SCO Family of Services
774 Saratoga Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11212
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Trauma Systems Therapy is an intensive, evidence-based treatment model working with children ages 5-18 with severe trauma histories that impact their ability to regulate their emotions and behavior. TST is a home-based program that covers all of Brooklyn. Referrals can come from the community that fit eligibility requirements.
1360 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY 11216
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Bedford-Stuyvesant Family Health Center (BSFHC) is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that serves all the primary and specialty health care needs of adults and families in the heart of Central Brooklyn. Each year, BSFHC provides more than 57,000 patient care visits to over 15,000 unique patients, who reside in 50 different ZIP codes across the five boroughs of New York City.
Our Mission
To provide the most professional, courteous, and highest quality health care, with dignity, to those we serve, especially the underserved population, without regard for their ability to pay.
1456 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, NY Phone 718 636 4500
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Welcome to the Bedford-Stuyvesant YMCA, a vital part of the historic Bed Stuy neighborhood in Brooklyn. We offer state-of-the-art exercise equipment, group fitness classes, programs for kids and families, and a community committed to helping you achieve your goals.
1121 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11216
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At Advocates for Children of New York (AFC), we are dedicated exclusively to protecting every child’s right to an education, focusing on students from low-income backgrounds who are struggling in school or experiencing school discrimination of any kind.
For 50 years, our staff of attorneys and education specialists have successfully helped hundreds of thousands of families by providing free legal and advocacy services, including representation at school-related hearings and appeals, and teaching families what they need to know to stand up for their children’s educational rights.
AFC also works to change education policy so that the public school system serves ALL children of New York City effectively.
151 West 30th Street, 5th Floor
New York, NY 10001
Phone: (212) 947-9779
Fax: (212) 947-9790
Email: info@advocatesforchildren.org
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The Child Support Program provides custodial parents with assistance in obtaining financial support and medical insurance coverage for their children by locating parents, establishing parentage, establishing support orders, and collecting and distributing child support payments.
call 1-888-208-4485
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Programs that Help Low-income New Yorkers Make Ends Meet.
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The Child Support Program provides custodial parents with assistance in obtaining financial support and medical insurance coverage for their children by locating parents, establishing parentage, establishing support orders, and collecting and distributing child support payments.
call 1-888-208-4485
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You can quickly compare health plan options and apply for assistance that could lower the cost of your health coverage. You may also qualify for health care coverage from Medicaid or Child Health Plus through the Marketplace. Anyone can apply here.
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Paid Family Leave (PFL) gives eligible employees paid time off to care for family. Your job is protected when you’re on leave.
Update: Paid Leave may be available if you need to care for yourself or your child during a COVID-19 order of quarantine or isolation. For more information about paid leave for COVID-19, go to New Paid Leave for COVID-19.
Workers can take Paid Family Leave to:
Bond with a child within 12 months of birth, adoption, or foster placement.
Care for a family member with a serious health condition.
Assist loved ones when a family member is deployed abroad.
If eligible, you can take up to 12 weeks of leave.
Leave can be taken all at once or intermittently.
Leave must be taken for full days, not half days.
You can get paid up to 67% of your average weekly wage.
The maximum weekly benefit for 2021 is $971.61.
To see how much you can get every week, use the 2021 Wage Benefit Calculator.
Paid Family Leave also provides:
job protection
continued health insurance
protection from discrimination or retaliation
Immigration status doesn't affect your eligibility for Paid Family Leave.
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The ParentChild+ Program (formerly known as Parent-Child Home Program) is a nationally recognized, early literacy, school readiness, and parenting program that encourages verbal interaction and educational play between parents and their preschool-aged children. Trained SCO home visitors visit families twice a week, bringing carefully selected toys and books, facilitating play and reading activities for both parents and children. ParentChild+ is a research-based model that improves parenting skills, prepares children for school success and links families to needed resources in their community.
774 Saratoga Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11212
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SCO’s Fathers’ Program helps fathers reconnect with their children and develop essential parenting skills through classes, workshops, and support groups – plus special events for the whole family. The program provides a supportive environment where fathers can feel safe to share their concerns and learn from one another. This program is designed for non-custodial fathers in partnership with the Department of Youth and Community Development.
Parenting skills classes, individual and family counseling, case management, anger management classes, domestic violence prevention classes, parent advocacy, child support & visitation assistance; educational & employment counseling; Father-to-Father mentoring; family budgeting; and mediation & conflict resolution training.
Awards
2018 & 2019 Best Fatherhood Program – New York City’s Department for Youth and Community Development and the 2019 Brooklyn Defender Services Award.
Who Can Benefit from this Program
Non-custodial fathers who need parenting, anger management or domestic violence classes and case management support.
Age Criteria or Other Eligibility Requirements
Non-custodial fathers in Brooklyn with one or more children under 18
How to Access this Program or Service
Contact the program director at 917-966-4620
1360 Fulton St #300, Brooklyn, NY 11216
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We provide high-quality early childhood care and education to children from birth to five years old and beyond. Through Pre-K for All, 3-K for All, and EarlyLearn we provide high-quality early childhood education opportunities that offer all children and families a strong start in school and life.
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Hello families! As you know, children love to play – anytime, anywhere, and with almost anything. As they play, they are learning about the world around them and practicing important skills.
We will update this page regularly with information and documents that include many fun and engaging activities you can do with your children any time. This includes activity suggestions and resources for:
Infants
Toddlers
Children who are 3 and 4 years old
Feel free to lean into what feels best for your family and makes sense for your child. Be sure to take care of yourself too. We are here to support you, and remind you that whatever you’re doing, you’re doing great!
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LYFE empowers parents in continuing, or reconnecting to, a high school or post-secondary programs. It offers comprehensive resources and advocacy aligned to your goals, while providing high-quality early childhood education to your children. LYFE also serves families who are not students but have children who are age-eligible for a 3K classroom.
Services are free to all eligible families.
Helps student parents graduate from high school, complete high school equivalency, and beyond while parenting.
LYFE sites are located at over 30 locations throughout the five boroughs.
LYFE is a NYC Department of Education program, with certified teachers, trained paraprofessionals, and licensed social workers at each site.
LYFE values parents as the leaders of their families and as partners within the LYFE community.
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Healthy Start Brooklyn
Healthy Start Brooklyn provides a variety of support programs and classes for expectant and new parents who live in Brooklyn. You can get education and support about pregnancy, childbirth, parenting, breastfeeding, fatherhood and healthy living.
For information about upcoming virtual services and activities, see the event calendar:
Healthy Start Brooklyn Calendar of Events (PDF)
Other Languages: Español
If you are interested in joining any of the below programs, you can enroll online, call 844-919-1123 or email HealthyStartBrooklyn@health.nyc.gov.
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We help address a variety of issues that affect the family including trauma, loss, attachment problems, concerns about developmental milestones, socializing, school achievement, and problematic behavior.
General inquiries:
info@mindfulparentingbrooklyn.com
(646) 308-1530, ext. 3
Marice Mendoza
marice@mindfulparentingbrooklyn.com
(646) 308-1530, ext. 2
Terésa Stern
teresa@mindfulparentingbrooklyn.com
(646) 308-1530, ext. 1
143 Waverly Avenue at Myrtle Avenue (The Trilok School)
Brooklyn, NY 11205
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Are you interested in learning how FamilyKind works to empower children, parents and couples before, during and after separation or divorce?
If you have questions, call tel: 212 769 3057, or tel: 929 479 2975 email info@FamilyKind.org, or contact us via the form below. You’ll receive an email confirmation, and a FamilyKind representative will contact you shortly.
Primary
26 Broadway, 8th Floor
New York, NY, 10004
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The Bed-Stuy Parents Committee is a grassroots group of parents who believe that we, as much as anyone, are responsible for the state of our neighborhood schools.
Since we began meeting in June 2015, our mailing list has grown to over 200 parents, mostly of children aged 0 to 4, and our Facebook page has more than 270 members.
Parenting Skills
Outdoor and Indoor Activities
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“…a playspace that is 100% custom-made in Brooklyn run by Brooklynites. The family provides a fun and cohesive learning environment where you and your gem can make memories that will last a lifetime.”
Admission: $25 per day for first time visitors; $35 for regular (if non-members)
Hours: Monday-Friday 10am-6pm, Sat-Sunday 8am-11:30 am.
Note: We went to a birthday party here, and it is AWESOME.
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We are one of the best kids party places in Brooklyn, New York. Children of all ages will love our facility. Endless amounts of games, activities, and so much more are available with admission. At Land-O-Fun, we strive to make your little boy or girl smile. Our job is not finished unless your child is smiling.
The little girls who celebrate their birthdays at Land-O-Fun will be pampered with her closest friends in the Dream Spa-Salon. Mothers might even become a little jealous when they see how well treated their daughters are. We also realize that not every girl is a girly girl. So, that’s why all children are able to play our fun and intense cosmic canon ball battle.
At Land-O-Fun, boys will be in paradise. New arcade games, bumper cars, and 1000s of prizes are available for children to win. Our 11,000 square foot facility is more than large enough to celebrate the biggest of birthday bashes. Toddlers can also enjoy a state of the art play area. Adults have the option to be catered to and have the fun of their own. Land-O-Fun also employees professional clowns for your children’s entertainment. There is truly so much for children and adults to enjoy at Land-O-Fun.
Our Cannon Balls are here for you! All ages are welcome to have an unforgettable experience with our cosmic cannonballs battle!
No longer do you need to worry about throwing the perfect party and making your child happy. Land-O-Fun is the place where children can play fun games in a safe environment. Parents can relax as the employees at Land-O-Fun are professionals that will take care of all your needs.
2955 Coney Island Ave., Brooklyn, New York 11235
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OUR PROGRAM PHILOSOPHY
Brooklyn Children’s Museum exhibits and programs are rooted in the following:
Interdisciplinary & inquiry-based learning grounded in our collection and encouraging children to explore their world from multiple perspectives.
Sensory learning through hands-on, physical experiences.
Appreciation of culture and community, with a focus on socio-emotional learning and interpersonal relationships.
Stimulating parent-child dialogue and providing family resources.
Empowering children to think of themselves as agents of community change and inspire responsible and civic engagement.
Brooklyn Children's Museum
145 Brooklyn Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11213
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Brooklyn Craft Farm offers birthday parties, event entertainment, and on-location kids sewing classes and workshops. With a focus on developing skills, boosting self-confidence, and always having fun, we believe that every child will create amazing things when given the opportunity.
With people spending countless hours on their computers and smart phones, and school art programs being cut, our mission is to inspire people to unplug and “make something”. The process of crafting helps strengthen your focus, clears your head, and allows you to really enjoy being in the moment. Completing a project gives you a great sense of accomplishment, enhancing your self confidence.
Brooklyn Craft Farm was founded in 2010 by the creative duo of Julie Fischoff and Loulou Williams. Today the Craft Farm is run by Julie, who after a decade of working professionally in New York City in costume design(PBS), window display(Bloomingdales) and photo styling(Martha Stewart), has found her true passion in teaching and inspiring others to be creative. Julie is a firm believer that anyone can make amazing things…and that googly eyes really do make everything better!
info@brooklyncraftfarm.com
646-450-3276 (FARM)
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Beautiful, historic Macon Library is one of the best preserved Carnegie branches in Brooklyn. Opened in 1907, the two-story, Classical Revival-style building retains its original fireplaces, oak paneling, alcoves and wooden benches, along with the warm charm that has welcomed patrons for more than one hundred years. The Dionne Mack-Harvin Center, Macon Library's African American Heritage Center, contains material on African American history and culture as well as the "Preserving Footsteps" collection. A landmark in the heart of a richly historic neighborhood, Macon Library is primed to continue serving patrons for many years to come.
361 Lewis Ave. at Macon St.
Brooklyn, NY 11233
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https://www.bklynlibrary.org/locations/dekalb
Located on bustling Bushwick Avenue in the neighborhood of the same name, DeKalb Library originally opened its doors on February 11, 1905. One of Brooklyn’s most beautiful Carnegie branches, the building was designed by the Brooklyn architect William Tubby in the Classical Revival style. Many of the original features in this three-bay brick and limestone building remain today, including its spacious, high-ceilinged reading rooms.
790 Bushwick Ave. at DeKalb Ave.
Brooklyn, NY 11221
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“Indoor Playground in Ridgewood”
Admission: $18 per person
Hours: Monday-Friday: 10:00 am- 9:00 pm, Sat-Sunday: 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
54-32 Myrtle Ave
Ridgewood, NY 11385
United States
(929) 276-3287
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“We are an educational and cultural space offering open play and enrichment classes in a "parent and me" format for children between 0 - 4 years old.”
Admission: $15 per hour of open play
Hours: Daily open play below, plus schedule of classes
9 am - 12:30 pm, 2:30 - 5:30 pm
little Lola & tots was built on the idea that toddlers can master fundamental life skills through creative exploration in a safe, engaging and nurturing space. We aim to create a learning environment where through early education and cultural exploration, kids can build tolerance and empathy and make the world a better place.
As first-generation Latinas who are passionate about education, we saw the need for early childhood educational programming in the community of Bedford-Stuyvesant. We are proud to say that we were the first playspace to open in Bedford-Stuyvesant as there were limited options in the world of early education for families in the neighborhood. As New Yorkers, born and raised, we have seen the effects of gentrification on communities of color. Thus, it has been an empowering experience, as minority entrepreneurs, to serve the community of Bedford-Stuyvesant, a super-fast gentrifying neighborhood.
Our community has inspired us daily and our aim is simply to inspire it back! Through our space we are able to introduce families to entrepreneurs within the neighborhood that provide programming with our mission in mind. Although we own and manage the space, we still teach some of the programming ourselves. It allows us to really get to know our community and the people we serve.
503 Dekalb Avenue Brooklyn, New York 11205
718 484 7620
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Luna Park is an amusement park in Coney Island, Brooklyn, New York City. It opened on May 29, 2010, at the site of Astroland, an amusement park that had been in operation from 1962 to 2008, and Dreamland, which operated at the same site for the 2009 season.
Luna Park in Coney Island
1000 Surf Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11224
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Prospect Park Carousel – Crown Heights
Use the Willink park entrance at Ocean and Flatbush Avenues and Empire Boulevard
Open late April through mid-November; Thursday-Sundays, and holidays, 12pm-5pm
$2.50 per ride; $11.50 for a book of five tickets
Almost as famous as its Central Park counterpart, this classic carousel, featuring 53 carved animals, opened in Brooklyn's Prospect Park in 1912. It's also wheelchair-accessible. Stop by after checking out the adjacent Prospect Park Zoo or one of the park's many playgrounds.
Prospect Park Alliance
95 Prospect Park West
Brooklyn, NY 11215
(718) 965-8951
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Bethany United Methodist Church
Contact Information
1208 St. John's Place
Brooklyn, NY - 11213
Phone: (718) 774-5689
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ABOUT US
OUR ROOTS
We are driven by a single goal; to do our part in making the world a better place for all. We strive to build productive relationships and make a positive impact on all of our pursuits.
MISSION
To eliminate hunger and relieve the suffering by sourcing and distributing nutritional food to all people in need and building a strong community partnership. We believe in taking action with urgency in order to raise public awareness about some of the most pressing issues facing today’s society.
GOAL
To fight hunger and promote healthy eating habits by increasing our focus on nutrition to improve quality of life.
999 Greene Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11221
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St. Paul Pentecostal Kingdom Builders - Food Pantry
Contact Information
133 Thomas S. Boyland Street
Brooklyn, NY - 11233
Phone: (718) 453-6393
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Recovery House of Worship
Contact Information
360 Schermerhorn Street
Brooklyn, NY - 11217
Phone: (718) 875-1858
Fax Number: (718) 222-3769
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69 MacDonough St · Near The College of New Rochelle, Brooklyn Campus
(347) 663-4408
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352 -358 Classon Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11238
718-398-2050
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Cornerstone Baptist Church
Contact Information
574 Madison Street
Brooklyn, NY - 11221
Phone: (718) 574-5900
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Family Service Network Of New York
Contact Information
1420 Bushwick Ave.
Brooklyn, NY - 11207
Phone: (718) 455-6010
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Siloam Presbyterian Church Food Pantry
Contact Information
260 Jefferson Avenue
Brooklyn, NY - 11216
Phone: (718) 789-7050
Nutrition
Table of Contents
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Health + Emotional Support
Nurse Family Partnership
Trauma Systems Therapy
Bedford Stuyvesant Family Health Center
Bedford Stuyvesant YMCA
Advocated for Children of New York
New York State Council on Children and Families
Office of Temporary Disability and Assistance
New York Child Support Program
New York State of Health
New York State Paid Family Leave
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Parenting Skills
The Parent Child + Program
SCO’s Fathers Program
DOE Early Childhood Learning
DOE Early Childhood Resources
Living for the Young Family through Education (LYFE)
Healthy Start Brooklyn
Mindful Parenting Brooklyn
NYC Health Bulletin Healthy Parenting
FamilyKind
Bed Stuy Parents Committee
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Outdoor and Indoor Activities
Twinkle Playspace
Land-O-Fun
Brooklyn Children's Museum
Brooklyn Craft Farm
Macon Library
Dekalb Library
Joyful Palace
Little Lola and Tots
Luna Park in Coney Island
Prospect Park Carousel
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Nutrition
Bethany Food Pantry
Open Door Family Life Center
St. Paul Penecostal Kingdom Builders
Recovery House of Worship
Stuyvesant Heights Christian Church
Agape Food Rescue
Child Development Support Corporation
Cornerstone Baptist Church
Family Service Network of New York
Siloam Presbyterian Church