Youth Development
Julie Mchedlishvil Director of Student Services
Instruction
Teaching social-emotional skills is as important as teaching academic skills. Providing students with instruction in social-emotional skills serves as both an overarching prevention strategy and as a primary intervention strategy, especially for children who will benefit significantly from an expanded “toolkit” of responses that includes appropriate, pro-social strategies for effectively interacting with others.
Understanding Trauma and Trauma Responsive Educational Practices
This course was collaboratively developed between the New York City DOE and the TREP Project at the University of Chicago.
Strengthening community and fostering resilience.
Support and Advocacy Links
NYC Get Food NYC
Use the interactive map to find locations that offer free food (food pantries and Grab & Go meals at NYC schools), as well as grocery stores and farmers' markets.
WESTERN QUEENS COMUNIDAD CONTIGO
View available free services for individuals without medical insurance
Link to flyers in English & Spanish for additional information.
Western Queens Prevention Services
Active parenting will give you skills to achieve a fuller more satisfying family life.
Link to flyer in English & Spanish for additional information.
NYC WELL We’re here to listen and help