Family Welcome Centers (FWCs) serve New York City families year-round with enrollment and admissions by appointment. FWCs can support with:
- Enrollment: Assistance with enrolling your child in New York City public schools.
- Transfers: Help with transferring your child to another New York City public school.
- Applications: Support applying for 3-K, Pre-K, Kindergarten, Middle, and High School
Please note that the Family Welcome Centers will be closed on the following dates:
- Monday, January 20, 2025
- Wednesday, January 29, 2025
- Monday, February 17, 2025
- Friday, February 21, 2025
- Monday, March 31, 2025
- Monday, April 14, 2025
- Friday, April 18, 2025
- Monday, May 26, 2025
- Thursday, June 5, 2025
- Thursday, June 19, 2025
How to Get Help
Enrolling at your zoned school:
Most elementary and middle school students can enroll directly at their zoned school, without having to visit a Family Welcome Center. To find your zoned school, follow these instructions:
- Visit schoolsearch.schools.nyc and enter your address in the School Name or Address search bar.
- In the Grade dropdown, choose your child's grade level.
- In the Borough dropdown, select the borough where you live.
- Click the Search button.
- Look for zoned schools under "Current Zoned Schools."
Family Welcome Center Appointments:
Make an appointment by:
- Emailing your local Family Welcome Center (See the list of FWC locations and contact information in the Family Welcome Center Locations section below).
- Calling your Local Family Welcome Center if sending an email is not possible.
When you email us, please include the following information:
- Child’s Full Name
- Date of Birth
- Student ID Number (if available)
- Brief summary of your needs
Operating Hours:
- Monday to Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Appointments may take place in-person, by phone, or virtually.
Family Welcome Center Locations
BRONX
| Districts Served | Family Welcome Center Location |
|---|
Serving Districts 7, 9, 10 | Fordham Family Welcome Center, 1 Fordham Plaza, 7th Floor, Bronx NY 10458 |
| Serving District 7 | District 7 Resource Center, 501 Courtlandt Avenue, Room 106, Bronx, NY 10451 - Phone: 718-742-6594*
- Director: Antoinette Mitchell
|
Serving Districts 8, 11, 12 | Zerega Family Welcome Center, 1230 Zerega Avenue, Room 24, Bronx, NY 10462 |
BROOKLYN
| Districts Served | Family Welcome Center Location |
|---|
Serving Districts 14, 19, 23, 32 | St. Marks Family Welcome Center, 1665 St Marks Avenue, Room 116, Brooklyn, NY 11233 |
Serving Districts 16, 17, 18, 22 | Ocean Family Welcome Center, 1780 Ocean Avenue, 3rd Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11230 |
Serving Districts 13, 15, 20, 21 | 89th Street Family Welcome Center, 415 89th Street, 4th Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11209 |
MANHATTAN
| Districts Served | Family Welcome Center Location |
|---|
Serving Districts 1, 2, 4 | 333 7th Avenue Family Welcome Center, 333 Seventh Avenue, 12th Floor, Room 1211, New York, NY 10001 |
| Serving District 1 | District 1 Family Resource Center, 166 Essex Street, New York, NY 10002 |
Serving Districts 3, 5, 6 | |
QUEENS
| Districts Served | Family Welcome Center Location |
|---|
Serving Districts 27, 28, 29 | Sutphin Family Welcome Center, 90-27 Sutphin Boulevard, 1st Floor, Jamaica, NY 11435 |
Serving Districts 25, 26 | Linden Family Welcome Center, 30-48 Linden Place, 2nd Floor, Flushing, NY 11354 |
Serving Districts 24, 30 | Queens Plaza North Family Welcome Center, 28-11 Queens Plaza North, 3rd Floor, Long Island City, NY 11101 |
STATEN ISLAND
Registration Checklist
Learn what to bring or provide when you enroll your child in school: