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Community Schools

What We’re About

Our Community Schools are a collaboration between CHFS and NYC Public Schools to help students within partnering schools receive the necessary resources and support to meet their academic goals and reduce absenteeism.

Locations

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What We Do

CHFS and school staff work together with students and families, to address the barriers that impact students’ ability to attend school on a daily basis. Student success is achieved through participation in targeted services such as art therapy, success mentorships, after school activities, and school community events. Through participation students are physically, emotionally, and socially prepared to overcome barriers, attend school daily, and thrive academically.

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Who We Help

Our Community Schools program serve those students and families in partnering schools. Our current partnering schools are Pan American International High School in East Elmhurst, Queens and JHS 291K Roland B. Hayes in Bushwick, Brooklyn.

Registration Process

Students in one of our partnering schools who want to receive services, can contact the Community School Director at your school for more information.

General Contact

Pan American High School Queens:

Tanya Torres
Community School Director, PAIHS

Email: ttorres@hispanicfamilyservicesny.org
Phone: 718-271-3602 ext. 3290

JHS 291 Roland B Hayes:

Bethzabe Martinez
Community School Director, JHS 291

Email: bmartinez@hispanicfamilyservicesny.org
Phone: 718-574-0361 ext. 249