Your Voice Strengthens Our Community

The leaders who shape our schools, our neighborhoods, and our future make decisions every day that impact our kids' classrooms, our community’s safety, and the resources families rely on.

Staying civically engaged ensures that our voices—and our children’s needs—remain at the center of those decisions.

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At DREAM, we believe that civic participation is one of the most powerful ways we show up for our children, our values, and our shared future. Throughout the year, we encourage families to stay informed, stay registered, and stay ready to engage in the conversations and opportunities that strengthen our community.

Keep scrolling to learn how to update your voter registration, access helpful resources, and make sure your voice is heard whenever it matters most.

Stay Involved

By signing this form, you are joining a list of other DREAM parents and families who are dedicating themselves to staying engaged civically.

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Stay Ready to Participate

Even when an election isn’t approaching, it’s important to make sure your information is up to date so you can take part in civic activities, community meetings, and future elections.

  • Check that your voter information is up to date.

  • Know the important local deadlines and community meeting dates.

  • Learn where your polling place or early voting sites are.

  • Bookmark your local Board of Elections website for quick access to updates.

Online Voter Registration Is Available Year-Round

You can update or complete your voter registration online anytime.

To register online in New York State, you’ll need:

  • A valid NYS driver’s license, permit, or non-driver ID

  • The ZIP code on record with the DMV

  • The last 4 digits of your Social Security number

  • A NY.Gov ID account (you can log in with an existing one or create a new one)

If you prefer to register or update your information by mail, you can download a form in English or Spanish, print and sign it (no digital signatures), and submit it to your County Board of Elections.


Find your County Board here.

You may also request a registration form by mail by entering your information on the Voter Registration Form Request list or by calling 1-800-FOR-VOTE (1-800-367-8683).

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Stay Connected With Our School Community

At DREAM, civic participation is a shared responsibility. Throughout the year, we share reminders, resources, and opportunities to stay engaged—whether it’s a local school council meeting, parent leadership opportunity, or upcoming election.

When our families participate together, we strengthen the foundation our children are growing up on.