Here are some resources that you might find helpful. Please let us know if you hear of an organization we could add to this list.

A Better Chance: Recruits talented and gifted students of color in grades 6-11 and matches them with independent, private and public schools. Call (646) 346-1310 or visit their website, www.abetterchance.org.

Albert G. Oliver Program: Provides scholarships for African American and Hispanic American students from New York City. Call (212) 430-5980.

Child Care Aware: For financial assistance and resources for children under 5 years old. Call 1-800-424-2246 or visit their website, www.childcareaware.org.

First Steps Program: Provides scholarships to children entering Pre-K. For more information, call (212) 753-8583 or visit their website, http://innercitysf.org/firststeps.html.

Futures in Education Foundation: For Catholic school scholarships in Brooklyn & Queens. Call (718) 965-7340 or visit their website, www.dioceseofbrooklyn.org/futures.

Inner City Scholarship Fund: For Catholic school scholarships in Manhattan, Bronx & Staten Island. Call (212) 753-8583 or visit their website, www.innercityscholarshipfund.org.

Prep for Prep: Mentoring program for gifted students. Students apply in 5th, 6th or 7th grades. Call (212) 579-1470 or visit their website, www.prepforprep.org.

Student Sponsor Partners: Provides mentoring and high school scholarships. Call (212) 986-9575 or visit their website, www.sspnyc.org.