The Great School Search

Even though this school year hasn’t even finished yet, parents of those starting school in the Fall of 2010 should have already started the process of finding the schools you are interested in for your child. Whether you are looking into public, private or charter schools, now is the time to tour the prospective schools [...]

Back To School Guide

Our Borough President Diaz issued a “Back to School Guide” on his site. The guide will also be issued to schools and other organizations around the Bronx.
Get the guide here.

For the Parents

Bronx Environmental Stewardship Training
Free job training for green collar jobs
Best is now accepting applications for its 12 week training program in ecological restoration, environmental remediation, and building construction. APPLY NOW. CLASSES START SEPTEMBER 2009.
Certifications: First Aid/CPR, OSHA 10 Safety for Construction, 40 Hr HAZMAT, 32 Hr Asbestos Abatement, Lead Awareness, Pesticides Handler, NYC Tree [...]

Are you eligible for benefits?

Visit www.nyc.gov/accessnyc, a free Web site where New Yorkers can screen for eligibility and get information for City, State, and Federal benefits and programs. Learn how to apply, what documents to bring, where offices are and how to get there, and even print partially completed applications. Apply Online for School Meals! Visit ACCESS NYC online [...]

Financial Empowerment

It’s hard to find anyone right now who isn’t experiencing some kind of financial trouble. Whether you owe money or just aren’t able to save, everyone is feeling the effects from our economy’s current situation. While it is easy to make goals and try to budget yourself, sometimes it takes another person to look at [...]