Our Mission
Birch Family Services empowers individuals with autism and developmental disabilities to lead fulfilling lives.
Empowering People.
Building Futures.
Imagine a world where individuals with autism and developmental disabilities are celebrated for their abilities, uniqueness, and potential.
Featured Stories
Birch's Gladys Tavares Burns the Midnight Oil
With nearly 25 years at Washington Heights Education Center, this Early Education teacher represents everything we aspire to at Birch Family Services.Read More
Featured Stories
Birch Family Services Celebrates 44th Annual Spring Gala
On May 9, 2019, we came together at the Prince George Ballroom in Manhattan to celebrate our many achievements over the past year and to help build a meaningful future for the people and families that we support.Read More
Featured Stories
Teacher Appreciation: A Letter from Zabir's Parents
The teacher and teaching assistants at Birch's Long Island City Early Childhood Education Center received a wonderful note from aRead More
Featured Stories
Karen Esposito: Teacher, Mentor
This Mill Basin Early Childhood Center veteran and "life-long learner" eagerly shares what she's learned over 18 years of Special Education knowledge with her colleagues.Read More
Services
Providing education and support services that meet the current and emerging needs of people with autism and developmental disabilities.
Training
We provide high quality training unparalleled in our field and it shows in the
conscientious, personalized services provided by our staff.
Careers
If you're a dedicated and compassionate person who finds their reward in shaping the lives of others, we'd like to hear from you.
Get Involved
Birch Family Services believes in a strengths-based philosophy that recognizes the skills and abilities of each person rather than their limitations.