Young people with disabilities need help to learn and grow. They can’t do it on their own. And neither can their parents. That’s where Resources for Children with Special Needs (RCSN) comes in. We share knowledge and empower parents and others who strive to give these young people the educational and developmental opportunities they deserve.
Founded in 1983 by three New York mothers, RCSN serves families of children and young adults with all special needs – social, cognitive, physical, and behavioral – with a focus onthe city's highest-needs families and communities, and the organizations that serve them.
Through individual advocacy, specialized trainings and community awareness events, we:
- Work to help children achieve their fullest potential
- Connect families to community resources that meet their needs
- Help parents develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence to advocate for their children
- Help families obtain appropriate educational services for their children
- Train parents on special education, disability, and related topics
- Build the capacity of community based organizations – such as recreational and after-school programs – to include young people with emotional and behavioral challenges and other special needs
Firmly committed to our mission, RCSN is one of the country’s 100 federally-funded Parent Training and Information Centers. Recently, we have been awarded five-year New York State Education Department Special Education Parent Center contracts for the Bronx and Manhattan.
To learn more about us, click through the links at the right.
