FYI Responds to Urgent New Needs Due to COVID-19
Addressing Food Insecurity
800 children and adults receive fresh, healthy groceries from FYI three times per month. Special thanks to New York Common Pantry for partnering with us in this effort.
Fighting COVID Learning Loss
FYI’s 1,100 students stayed engaged during remote school; FYI Academic Mentors provided individual tutoring, homework and classwork help, and ongoing check-ins throughout the Spring and Summer.
This Fall 2020, we are operating in-person and virtual school-day and afterschool programs for 1,200 students, including a DYCD Learning Lab and a Robin Hood Recovery Lab.
Supporting Mental Health
The FYI Clinical Team continues to provide mental health and bereavement counseling, support and advisory groups, and crisis intervention to 600+ students.
During the self-quarantine and continuing today, FYI staff keeps children from PreK - 12th grade engaged and socially connected with virtual programs and activities, and ongoing check-ins.
Providing Safety Nets for Families
600 families have been connected to social services, including unemployment, housing, and legal assistance. We are launching a new social service program with New York Common Pantry to ensure all FYI families continue to receive the support they need to stay safe and healthy.
2019 Student Success
FYI Literacy Programs Show Strong Results
68% of 110 students showed 3.5 years of grade-level reading growth after two years in the program
88% of 60 third graders are now reading on or above grade level, compared with 31% two years ago
Navigating complex school choices
92% of FYI eighth grade students were accepted at their best-fit high school. The DOE application process is daunting for families with limited wi-fi access, limited English language skills, or limited capacity to take children on tours. FYI guides students every step of the way.
Increased graduation rates
92% of FYI high school seniors graduated in four years compared with the citywide average of 77%.
College and career readiness
130 aspiring first-generation college students attended college tours and planning workshops
440 seventh grade students participated in our NYC DOE-funded College Access For All program.
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