Back to School Program

New Yorkers For Children

As the nonprofit partner to New York City's Administration for Children Services, NYFC protects, promotes and ensures the safety of New York City's children and families, with an emphasis on children in foster care.

Program Information and Eligibility

BACK TO SCHOOL PROGRAM

We are proud to support young adults in their efforts to achieving their educational goals through the Back To School Package Program. Our goal is to serve as many foster youth from New York City as possible.

First-time applicants are eligible to receive a brand new laptop computer and a $100 gift card. Returning applicants are eligible to apply each semester through college graduation (up to 10 semesters or until age 26 ) to receive a $100 gift card each semester.

Please complete all required sections to ensure that your application is properly submitted.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Age 26 or under
Enrolled in college/university OR registered for a vocational/trade program

Please note, this is an undergraduate program only!

Laptop Distribution and Registration

LAPTOP DISTRIBUTION

First-time students attending college or vocational program locally will be asked to pick up their laptop at the NYFC office located at 450 7th Ave., Suite 1707 in Manhattan (34th St & 7th Ave, across from Macy's Herald Square). Our office hours will be sent via email.

Students must bring a photo ID and provide their studentID number.

If you are unable to come to our office or are not attending a local college or vocational program, please contact us at (646) 257-2930 about delivery options.

REGISTRATION

Please apply as soon as you can, as applications are processed in the order that they are received.

After you submit your application:

Expect an email outlining next steps within 2 weeks of submission.
If you have questions regarding your application or package contact program@newyorkersforchildren.org or call (646) 257-2930.

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Contact Information

First Name

Last Name

Birthdate

Phone

Email

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

If "Other", please include here your city:

State

Zip Code

Current Housing Status

Personal Information

Gender

If prefer to Self Describe, Please Specify

Do you identify as LGBTIQA+?

YesNoPrefer not to say

Are you Hispanic or Latinx?

If YES, Please Select

If you chose other, Please specify

Please indicate your race

If Other, Please Specify

Are you a parent?

YesNo

If you are a parent, how many children do you have?

Foster Care Agency Information

Foster Care Status

Date of Discharge, if applicable

Name of Foster Care Agency

If Other, please specify

First Name of Agency Worker

Last Name of Agency Worker

Agency Worker Email

Agency Worker Phone Number

Academic Information

Highest Level of Education Completed

College/University/Program

If you Chose 'Other, Not In List' Specify College/University/Program Name here

Current Major or Program

Type of College/University/Program

In-State / Out of State

College/Program Duration

Year In School, if enrolled in college

Enrollment Status In School

How are you currently attending school?

Expected Date of Graduation (if unsure, put N/A)

College/Program City

College/Program State

Class Schedule or Acceptance/Enrollment Letter

Recent transcript, if applicable

In order to complete your application you must include a copy of your current class schedule or acceptance/enrollment letter and unofficial transcript if accessible. (Screenshots/photos are acceptable)

Laptop

Have you ever received a laptop from NYFC in the past?

NoYes

Consent & Acknowledgements

Authorization to Verify Eligibility and Enrollment

By submitting this application, I give New Yorkers For Children (NYFC) permission to verify my eligibility for this program, including my foster care history or status with the New York City Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) and my current enrollment status through the National Student Clearinghouse, as needed.

I understand and agree to this verification.

YesNo

Consent to Track Academic Outcomes

Please check here if you give New Yorker's For Children permission to track student's persistence and graduation outcomes. This information will only be used by NYFC and will be kept confidential.

YesNo

By E-signing below, I affirm that all statements made on this application are true. I understand that a false statement or intentional omission of any material fact may cause me to be disqualified from eligibility of this application.

Signature

Date

Back to School Program - Fall 2026

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