Family & Reunification
Safe Horizon
Manhattan
Support for victims of crime and abuse: shelter, advocacy, counseling, legal services and supervised visitation; welcomes all survivors regardless of immigration status. Hotline 800.621.4673.
Center for Family Representation (CFR)
Manhattan · Bronx · Queens · Staten Island
What they offer
Free legal and social work help for parents contacted by ACS, aiming to keep children at home; also represents youth 7-17 facing criminal charges.
Who can get help
Parents contacted by ACS.
How to start
Call
Last checked by Second Start on September 18, 2026. Details change, so call ahead to confirm hours and eligibility.
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Brooklyn Defender Services (BDS)
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Free court-appointed defense in criminal, family and immigration matters (Brooklyn and Queens), plus civil advocacy, social work, and the Reentry Speaks support group.
Education & GED
Literacy Partners
Manhattan
Offers free English-for-parents classes and Spanish-language parenting programs for people with children ages 0-7, basic reading classes for all adults, and HSE prep for Bronx Community College students, both online and in person.
Mental Health & Counseling
NAMI-NYC Metro
Manhattan
Free peer-led classes, support groups and family mentoring; helpline Mon-Fri 10-6 in 180 languages with referrals to services.