Program Name
Living for the Young Family Through Education
Program Category
Child Care
Government Agency
NYC Department of Education (DOE); District 79
Population Served
Families with children,Pregnant & new parents,Students
Age Group
Caregiver,Baby,Toddler,Pre-Schooler
Plain Language Program Name
Free early childhood education for children of student-parents
Program Description
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.
Brief Excerpt
Student-parents can get free early childhood education for their children ages 6 weeks to 4 years.
Heads Up
\nServices are free to all eligible families, regardless of immigration status.\nLYFE's services also include: \nCounseling and referral services for parents.\nHelping student-parents graduate from high school or complete high school equivalency.\nThere are over 30 LYFE locations in the five boroughs.\nLYFE is a NYC Department of Education program with certified teachers, trained paraprofessionals, and licensed social workers at each site.
Plain Language Eligibility
You may be eligible for LYFE if you answer yes to the following questions:\nAre you enrolled in or eligible to enroll in an NYC Department of Education school or program?\nIs your child between 6 weeks and 4 years old, and not age-eligible for Pre-K for All?
How To Apply Summary
Apply by mail or in person.\nDownload the LYFE Enrollment Packet (English (https://lyfenyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Enrollment-Packet-2022-Updated.pdf) , Arabic (https://lyfenyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/LYFE-Enrollment-Packet-Arabic.pdf) , Bengali (https://lyfenyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/28419_Lyfe18_EnrollmentPacket_Bengali_HiRES.pdf) , Chinese (https://lyfenyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/28419_Lyfe18_EnrollmentPacket_Chinese_HiRES.pdf) , French (https://lyfenyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/28419_Lyfe18_EnrollmentPacket_French_HiRES.pdf) , Korean (https://lyfenyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/28419_Lyfe18_EnrollmentPacket_Korean_HiRES.pdf) , Russian (https://lyfenyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/28419_Lyfe18_EnrollmentPacket_Russian_HiRES.pdf) , Spanish (https://lyfenyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Enrollment-Packet-2020-SPANISH.pdf) , Urdu (https://lyfenyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/28419_Lyfe18_EnrollmentPacket_Urdu_HiRES.pdf) , Haitian-Creole (https://lyfenyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/28419_Lyfe18_EnrollmentPacket_HaitianCreole_HiRES.pdf) ).\nEmail your enrollment packet to lyfe@schools.nyc.gov (mailto:lyfe@schools.nyc.gov) or mail it to:LYFE Central Office 500 Eighth Avenue, Suite 709New York, New York 10018\nApply at LYFE's Central Office (http://lyfenyc.org/contact-us/) or a LYFE site. \nYou can meet the LYFE team at LYFE sites, take a tour of the classroom, and learn about daily routines.\nThe LYFE team will schedule an orientation appointment with you to review your enrollment documents and to get to know you and your family.
How To Apply Or Enroll Online
\nDownload the LYFE Enrollment Packet (English (https://lyfenyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Enrollment-Packet-2022-Updated.pdf) , Arabic (https://lyfenyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/LYFE-Enrollment-Packet-Arabic.pdf) , Bengali (https://lyfenyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/28419_Lyfe18_EnrollmentPacket_Bengali_HiRES.pdf) , Chinese (https://lyfenyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/28419_Lyfe18_EnrollmentPacket_Chinese_HiRES.pdf) , French (https://lyfenyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/28419_Lyfe18_EnrollmentPacket_French_HiRES.pdf) , Korean (https://lyfenyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/28419_Lyfe18_EnrollmentPacket_Korean_HiRES.pdf) , Russian (https://lyfenyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/28419_Lyfe18_EnrollmentPacket_Russian_HiRES.pdf) , Spanish (https://lyfenyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Enrollment-Packet-2020-SPANISH.pdf) , Urdu (https://lyfenyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/28419_Lyfe18_EnrollmentPacket_Urdu_HiRES.pdf) , Haitian-Creole (https://lyfenyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/28419_Lyfe18_EnrollmentPacket_HaitianCreole_HiRES.pdf) ).\nEmail completed forms to lyfe@schools.nyc.gov (mailto:lyfe@schools.nyc.gov)
Apply Online Call To Action
Download the form
Url Of Online Application
{"url":"https://lyfenyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Enrollment-Packet-2022-Updated.pdf"}
How To Apply Or Enroll By
\nComplete the LYFE Enrollment Packet (English (https://lyfenyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Enrollment-Packet-2022-Updated.pdf) , Arabic (https://lyfenyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/LYFE-Enrollment-Packet-Arabic.pdf) , Bengali (https://lyfenyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/28419_Lyfe18_EnrollmentPacket_Bengali_HiRES.pdf) , Chinese (https://lyfenyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/28419_Lyfe18_EnrollmentPacket_Chinese_HiRES.pdf) , French (https://lyfenyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/28419_Lyfe18_EnrollmentPacket_French_HiRES.pdf) , Korean (https://lyfenyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/28419_Lyfe18_EnrollmentPacket_Korean_HiRES.pdf) , Russian (https://lyfenyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/28419_Lyfe18_EnrollmentPacket_Russian_HiRES.pdf) , Spanish (https://lyfenyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Enrollment-Packet-2020-SPANISH.pdf) , Urdu (https://lyfenyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/28419_Lyfe18_EnrollmentPacket_Urdu_HiRES.pdf) , Haitian-Creole (https://lyfenyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/28419_Lyfe18_EnrollmentPacket_HaitianCreole_HiRES.pdf) )\nMail it to:LYFE Central Office 500 Eighth Avenue, Suite 709New York, New York 10018
Apply By Mail Call To Action
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How To Apply Or Enroll In
\nComplete the LYFE Enrollment Packet (English (https://lyfenyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Enrollment-Packet-2022-Updated.pdf) , Arabic (https://lyfenyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/LYFE-Enrollment-Packet-Arabic.pdf) , Bengali (https://lyfenyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/28419_Lyfe18_EnrollmentPacket_Bengali_HiRES.pdf) , Chinese (https://lyfenyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/28419_Lyfe18_EnrollmentPacket_Chinese_HiRES.pdf) , French (https://lyfenyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/28419_Lyfe18_EnrollmentPacket_French_HiRES.pdf) , Korean (https://lyfenyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/28419_Lyfe18_EnrollmentPacket_Korean_HiRES.pdf) , Russian (https://lyfenyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/28419_Lyfe18_EnrollmentPacket_Russian_HiRES.pdf) , Spanish (https://lyfenyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Enrollment-Packet-2020-SPANISH.pdf) , Urdu (https://lyfenyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/28419_Lyfe18_EnrollmentPacket_Urdu_HiRES.pdf) , Haitian-Creole (https://lyfenyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/28419_Lyfe18_EnrollmentPacket_HaitianCreole_HiRES.pdf) ). \nVisit LYFE's Central Office (http://lyfenyc.org/contact-us/) or LYFE sites (https://lyfenyc.org/locations/) to enroll. \nYou can meet the LYFE team at LYFE sites to tour a classroom and learn about daily routines.\nThe LYFE team will schedule an orientation appointment with you to review your enrollment documents and get to know you and your family.
Apply In Person Call To Action
Visit a site
Office Locations Url
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Required Documents Summary
\nProof of your child's age\nA current copy of your child's immunization records\nA Child & Adolescent Health Examination Form (http://lyfenyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Child-Adolescent-Medical-Examination1.pdf) for your child
Get Help Summary
\nVisit the Living for the Young Family through Education website (http://lyfenyc.org/) for more information.\nSend enrollment questions via the Enrollment Inquiry Form (https://lyfenyc.org/contact-us/) . A staff member will contact you.\nCall the LYFE Central Office at 212-609–8520 (mailto:lyfe@schools.nyc.gov) for help.\nEmail LYFE at lyfe@schools.nyc.gov (https://lyfenyc.org/contact-us/) \nVisit LYFE's Central Office (https://twitter.com/lyfenyc) for any questions about LYFE.\nCall 311 (https://www.facebook.com/lyfenyc) and ask about the Living for the Young Family through Education (LYFE) program.\nFollow LYFE on Twitter or connect with LYFE on Facebook.
Get Help In Person
Visit the officeContact LYFE's Central Office (https://lyfenyc.org/contact-us/) with any questions about LYFE.
Get Help Online
Visit the websiteVisit the Living for the Young Family through Education website (http://lyfenyc.org/) for more information.Send enrollment questions via the Enrollment Inquiry Form (https://lyfenyc.org/contact-us/) . A staff member will contact you.
Get Help By Email
Email LYFEEmail LYFE at lyfe@schools.nyc.gov (mailto:lyfe@schools.nyc.gov)
Get Help By Calling Other
Call the officeCall the LYFE Central Office 212-609–8520 for help.
Get Help By Calling 311
Call 311Ask about the Living for the Young Family through Education (LYFE) program.
Updated At
2024-10-12T11:01:40.000