Offers programming that assists in developing young people's capacity to engage in positive behaviors that nurture their own well-being, set personal goals, and live successfully as self-sufficient adults. Provides targeted education and prevention regarding internet safety, teen pregnancy, and substance use.

* Provides comprehensive, long term case management and counseling services to young parents and their children. Services include: Home visiting Parenting education Employment services Education support Peer support groups

Assists women to achieve a level of independence, higher competencies in personal initiative, health and wellness, furthering education assistance, parenting skill, life skill and employment skills.

Bridging the gap between traditional day services and competitive employment by helping participants develop life, social and career skills appropriate for the workplace.

* Provides self-directed services including fiscal intermediary and broker.* Oversees residential houses providing support to persons for medical appointments, meal prep, socialization, budgeting and daily living skills.* Provides Individual Support Services (ISS) housing/rent subsidiaries for persons with I/DD.

New York State Commission for the Blind's (NYSCB) Business Enterprise Program (BEP) offers opportunities for individuals who are blind to gain the training and skills necessary to manage one of several vending facilities located in Federal and state office buildings throughout the state. After completing an intensive training program, BEP managers become proficient in all aspects of retail management including purchasing products, controlling inventory, marketing products, maintaining good customer relations, and keeping accurate records.

* Provides a 13 week program in which men, women and youth will gain a stronger understanding of their roles and responsibilities. Will be equipped with skill sets to become more confident & competent parents, partners and leaders in our community. Will gain an understanding of their attitudes toward parenting, children, family, relationships, and life. Will increase their understanding of child development, and will learn age-appropriate discipline techniques.

* Provides individual living skills, referrals to counseling, treatment programs, and other community services. Also offers on-site outreach services by other community organizations.* Provides food pantry referrals.* Offers eviction/rent/mortgage assistance.* Provides utility gas and electric bill payment assistance.* Provides assistance with filling out DHS, SSI, SSD applications.* Provides updated housing list for apartments.* Provides assistance with transportation, daily bus passes.* Provides information to another community organization to obtain beds and used/refurbished appliances.

* Provides alcohol and drug education. Substance abuse prevention. Training on alcoholism and chemical dependency. Referrals for treatment.

New York State Commission for the Blind's (NYSCB) Business Enterprise Program (BEP) offers opportunities for individuals who are blind to gain the training and skills necessary to manage one of several vending facilities located in Federal and state office buildings throughout the state. After completing an intensive training program, BEP managers become proficient in all aspects of retail management including purchasing products, controlling inventory, marketing products, maintaining good customer relations, and keeping accurate records.

Offers an innovative day services program that coordinates a comprehensive set of services to assist individuals with developmental disabilities to live and work as independently as possible in their communities based upon their needs and interests. Participants may receive training in daily living skills such as, but not limited to, healthy living, cooking, physical fitness, arts and crafts, socialization, music and self-advocacy. There also may be opportunities to participate in a volunteer community experiences to explore career options. Other supports include learning how to access safe and effective transportation within the communty and support to individuals attending community college.

Provides support to fathers who are getting ready to be released from jail,are ex-offenders, or on probation and want to be a better dad and provider to the family. The program identifies each father's challenges and links them to community resources. Participants attend a 12-session workshop where they will learn, practice and strengthen specific parenting skills, communication, conflict resolution, anger management, including financial literacy training, pre-job skills, resume writing, interviewing skills, and employment support to help improve their economic stability.

A residential Transitional Living Program (TLP) providing case management for formerly homeless youth, preparing them for independent living.

Provides support to individuals, 18 years of age and older with developmental disabilities transitioning from school, in developing skills for independent living and employment. Offers a variety of programs including community integration, travel training, working at volunteer job sites, and computer and interviewing skills. Call for more information.

Provides a residential treatment center for more than 100 children with emotional and intellectual problems. Program includes special education, therapeutic recreation, psychotherapy, and vocational and independent living skills training, with the goal of strengthening family life while preparing children for independent community functioning.

A comprehensive, non-residential program designed to prepare youths between the ages of 14-21 who are in foster care or discharged from foster care, to live and work independently in the community when they are no longer eligible for foster care. In our comprehensive non-residential program, we also work closely with foster parents. Home visits and supportive services are offered; foster parent training and support groups are provided throughout the year. Workshops, health/Sexuality, recreation, vocational training, college/career readiness, resume writing, financial literacy, mental health and substance abuse awareness and much more.

Provides EnL/ESOL classes, computer training, GED preparation, financial literacy and life skills classes.

Offers comprehensive sexuality education and life skills education to middle and high school students.

Offers vocational and educational testing, career guidance and research, individual and group counseling, job placement services, resume preparation and interview skill workshops for adults. Offers transition planning, vocational assessment, community placement and life skills programming for adolescents.

Offers professional, career and leadership development in many areas including; financial literacy and life skills management, work place culture/diversity, drug free life style, individual development, coping strategies, behavior modification and etiquette, resume writing, interview prep, professional/personal Branding, fundamental communication skills and vocabulary, workforce training, dress for success, job search, internship placement, post secondary education and vocational training enrollment assistance, entrepreneur mentorships and Armed Forces enlistment.

Special Education provides various educational programs for students with physical, emotional or developmental disabilities. Other services included are physical, occupational and speech therapy, assistive technology, psychological services, and more. Programs offered: Program for Multiple Disabilities - Geared for students with severe developmental and physical disabilities and focus primarily on motor development, perceptual development, daily living skills, language development and socialization.

Employment training program for youth ages 16 to 24 who are out of school and want to complete their GED requirements. Job training in various trades available.

Offers a school which is designed for students with moderate to severe developmental disabilities. The instructional program, which is aligned to the New York State Standards for Students with Severe Disabilities and the New York State Common Core Learning Standards, builds confidence and capabilities of students and focuses on developing communication skills and personal independence. Research-based methodologies, such as Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), visual strategies, the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS), augmentative communications systems, functional behavioral assessment and positive behavioral supports are utilized in this program. The Rosemary Kennedy School consists of the elementary, middle and high school classes as well as district-based classes which provide mainstreaming opportunities for students. Community-based instruction is an essential part of the curriculum and compliments traditional classroom learning. Students participate in recreational activities (libraries, bowling), life skills (grocery shopping, restaurants), volunteer work sites (Mercy Hospital, Hofstra University) and vocational enclaves in the community (fast food restaurants, retail stores). Each student is educated by an interdisciplinary team comprised of the classroom teacher, teacher aides, psychologist, social worker, related service personnel, curriculum teachers and administrators. Parents are encouraged to participate in their child's education through daily communication notebooks, conferences, visits, parent training sessions and parent support groups. Transition planning for students from ages 12 to 21 is facilitated by vocational rehabilitation counselors and social workers in coordination with students and their families prior to graduation. Call for more detailed information.

Offers a training program that provides guidance and direction in job readiness, personal organization and life enrichment for survivors of domestic abuse. The program's mission is to end the cycle of violence by providing continued support and tools necessary for economic and emotional self-reliance.