Early Intervention

Provides targeted support services for children with learning disabilities to prevent worsening outcomes in adulthood.

Provides services and support to children with developmental disabilities, as indicated by IRS Form 990 filings.

Provides zero-interest micro-loans to tenants to cover up to three months of rent or $5,000 (whichever is less), distributed directly to property managers or landlords, and recycles repaid funds to support additional households. The program operates across 46 states and Washington D.C., serving over 10,000 families and distributing over $16 million in rent relief since launching in 2020.

Creates turnkey rent relief platforms that include application processing, underwriting, and loan servicing, offered in seven languages to ensure accessibility for diverse communities.

Leverages data, AI, and financial expertise to design and scale high-quality financial products, specifically to support underserved populations through innovative rent relief solutions.

Manages a structured admissions process including inquiry forms, parent tours, and in-person playdates for applicants and their children. Offers financial aid to increase socio-economic diversity and support retention, particularly for kindergarten-bound students.

Provides comprehensive developmental evaluations and early intervention services for children with suspected delays, including psychological assessments, educational observations, and Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) updated quarterly and submitted annually to the Committee on Preschool Special Education. Special education itinerant teachers collaborate across teams to implement goal-directed activities.

Provides individual and small group consultation for parents on child development concerns and partners with families to support skill generalization between home and school settings.

Serves children and families regardless of race, gender, religious belief, or socio-economic status, with targeted outreach to disenfranchised families to connect them to legally entitled services and promote inclusive enrollment.

Runs a model inclusive preschool for children aged 2.6 to 5 years, integrating Montessori education with early intervention services for children with diverse learning styles and developmental needs. Programs include daily morning and afternoon classes, extended-day options (8:30am–2:30pm), and a summer program from mid-June to mid-August.

Supports children’s long-term academic success by building foundational early learning skills and preparing them for smooth transitions to subsequent school environments.

Offers fee-based extended care options including Early Bird (from 8am), Late Bird (until 4pm), and Later Bird (until 5:30pm) to support working families and enhance accessibility of preschool services.

Offers workshops and consultation to parents, educators, and professionals across New York City on topics including autism spectrum disorder, positive behavior management, curriculum development, classroom collaboration, learning styles, occupational therapy interventions, and identifying at-risk behaviors.

Offers the CORE Program and other structured supports to help children struggling with social connections develop readiness skills for group learning, including attending to teachers, peers, and materials across multiple environments such as classrooms, sensory gyms, and outdoor spaces.

Operates the Continuum of Care for Neuro-Resource Facilitation Program to help brain injury survivors in New York State develop individualized plans, access community support services, create safety plans, enroll in public assistance and waiver programs, and resolve emergent issues; 35 individuals across 22 counties were enrolled as of the reporting period.

Advocates for improved access to brain injury services through legislative education, webinars, and action alerts. Key efforts include proposing a Continuum of Care plan and advocating for amendments to the 2011 New York State Concussion Management Awareness Act. Also launched the Concussion Initiative Advisory Committee in 2017, an interdisciplinary group of over 40 professionals focused on improving concussion education, care, and Return-to-Life protocols.

Provides free, evidence-based concussion education through on-demand online modules, virtual and in-person sessions, and educational presentations for healthcare professionals, educators, coaches, families, and student athletes. In fall 2025, delivered 14 in-person COPE presentations reaching approximately 600 people and released two online modules (Management of Concussions and Assessment of Concussions) that reached 885 individuals.

Develops and disseminates evidence-based resources such as the Return to Learn handbook for college students recovering from concussions, created with input from higher education institutions across New York State, to support recovery and reintegration into academic and daily life.