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Coronavirus resources for NYC families

We have a new family resource hub on the parent section of the UFT website where you'll find the latest information from the city Department of Education about immediate services including grab-and-go meals and devices for remote learning. You'll...

Free Food

Along with public schools, many community organizations and businesses want to help food-insecure families. Look for groceries and daily grab-and-go meals from these organizations.

Financial Relief

Amid school and business closings, many families are experiencing financial stress. Look into the resources below for free services and financial relief.

Health and Safety

Find out the Department of Education's policies on health and safety in the 2021-22 school year and how you can keep your family safe.

Bronx Parent Newsletter - Coronavirus Resources - March 2020

This is the March 19 issue of the Bronx parent newsletter.

Manhattan Parent Newsletter - March 2020

This is the March 19 issue of the Manhattan parent newsletter.

Staten Island Parent Newsletter - March 2020

This is the March 19 issue of the Staten Island parent newsletter.

Brooklyn Parent Newsletter - March 2020

This is the March 19 issue of the Brooklyn parent newsletter.

Meals and resources for parents while schools are closed

The city Department of Education has made the right decision in closing down the NYC public schools system until April 20 to slow the spread of the new coronavirus and to help preserve the health of our school communities. The UFT and the DOE are...

UFT urges NYC parents to demand Mayor de Blasio close schools

The UFT sent an email to its public school parent lists urging parents to demand that Mayor Bill de Blasio close schools to slow the spread of the coronavirus.