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Provides a free online directory of New York government and non-government services and programs, including the ability to apply for the School Meals program.
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a858-ihss.nyc.gov
Provides emergency assistance, education programs and community programs to Airmen and their families.
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www.afas.org
Learn about program guidelines and eligibility along with contact and hours information for the office.
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www.albanycounty.com
Learn about this special tax exemption and required eligibility and documents necessary to apply.
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www.albanycounty.com
Offers information and confidential counseling to victims of sexual assault and to their families and friends. Call the free hotline 24 hours a day at (518) 447-7716.
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www.albanycounty.com
Find information on programs and services that include: employment, medical care, nutrition, financial, emergency assistance, supportive services, Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) and more.
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www.alleganyco.com
Provides a list of Army FRGs located in New York, which provide a connection to unit information for spouses and other family members.
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www.armyfrg.org
Works to improve services for people with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and their families through education, advocacy and public awareness. Advocates for services for individuals and provides information regarding treatment, education and research.
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support.autism-society.org
Provides resources to help parents with child care needs and people who want to start a child care program. Find local day care centers in New York.
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www.ocfs.state.ny.us
Learn about the federally funded supplemental program which issues monthly benefits. Food stamp benefits are used to purchase food items and are redeemed when you use your electronic benefit card. Most food stores accept the CBIC/EBT card. Look for the Quest sign on the door or window of the store.
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www.co.essex.ny.us
Provides families and individuals with short-term help while they work toward self-sufficiency including emergency programs, family-based and programs for persons with disabilities.
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www.co.essex.ny.us
Offers discounts by local businesses on goods and services to honorably discharged Veterans in Westchester County, New York. Available anywhere county parks passes are issued.
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veterans.westchestergov.com
Find information on programs funded through the National Family Caregiver Support Program, Aged/Disabled Medicaid waivers, and state-funded programs that either have a caregiver-specific focus, or include a family caregiving component in their service package.
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www.caregiver.org
Provides background characteristics for New York related to caregiving and aging as well as information on publicly-funded caregiver support programs.
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www.caregiver.org
A 1-hour role-playing resiliency training simulation where family members learn essential skills to manage the challenges they may face in adjusting to post-deployment life. The training is currently available online, for free, to all Veteran families in New York City, Long Island, the Lower Hudson Valley and New Jersey.
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visn3.kognito.com
Provides free temporary housing for families of patients receiving medical care at major military and VA medical centers in New York.
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www.fisherhouse.org
Learn about the child and youth programs offered at Fort Drum and how to register for them including: full day, part day and hourly child care, before and after school programs, sports and activities for middle school and high school students.
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www.drummwr.com
Find links for the Family Readiness Group (FRG), deployment support, local community information, the Family Readiness Assistance Program, Chaplain services and more.
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www.drum.army.mil
Assists military families with registering for new schools and advocates for the families needs for issues such as new orders, relocation and deployment-related needs.
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www.drummwr.com
Provides a supportive environment for soldiers and family members as they deal with the stress and uncertainty of injury and the effects of war. Provides services on-site and on a part-time basis and establishes priority appointments for warriors and their family members in transition.
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www.drummwr.com
Find general and registration information on education resources for your children, the child development center, school-aged services, and child and youth services.
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www.hamilton.army.mil
Find information on New York City schools for children of all ages along with helpful tips to make your transition to Fort Hamilton easier.
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www.hamilton.army.mil
Find information on services and resources that include recreation and fun as well as services and referrals for emergencies and tough times.
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www.hamiltonmwr.com
Find information about Army Community Services, scheduled briefings, deployment support, foreign-born spouse support, emergency and transition assistance. These services are available to the Service Member and their dependents.
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www.hamilton.army.mil
Find information on social services offered in Genesee County including financial assistance, food stamps, day care and more.
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www.co.genesee.ny.us
Provides information on improving the lives of people on the autism spectrum through community outreach, peer support, education and advocacy.
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grasp.org
Learn about the food stamp program including eligibility, where to pick up food stamps and contact information.
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00644c9.netsolhost.com
Provides temporary assistance through cash grants for needs including: food and clothing, rent and mortgage, food and utilities, pregnancy and emergency repairs or evictions.
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00644c9.netsolhost.com
Access a free database of free and low-cost health and social service resources in the New York and Long Island areas.
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www.hitesite.org
Read a manual drafted by the School Liaison Officer for DoD personnel and families stationed at Saratoga Springs. Find information on how a school liaison can help and what education options are available for children and teens of all ages.
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www.cnic.navy.mil
Provides information on local community organizations that offer services to Veterans, Service Members and their families in the Greater Rochester area.
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www.helpbasegreaterrochester.org
Assists individuals and families through programs that include: temporary assistance (food, shelter and basic needs), medical assistance, food stamps, child and adult services.
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www.co.jefferson.ny.us
Learn about the programs and services offered for low-income families and emergency situations such as food stamps, day care, temporary financial assistance and more. Also includes hours, contact information and some eligibility requirements.
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www.co.livingston.state.ny.us
Links to advocacy, employment, housing, health care, legal, financial and other resources available to Service Members, Veterans and families in the State of New York.
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www.militaryhomefront.dod.mil
Authorizes an annuity payment of up to $500 per Gold Star Parent of a deceased Veteran.
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veterans.ny.gov
Awards up to $450 per year to students whose parent(s) served in the U.S. Armed Forces during specified times of national emergency.
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www.veterans.state.ny.us
Provides support, information, direction and services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Find local chapters of the ARC in New York.
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www.nysarc.org
Provides child care not only to those on temporary assistance, but also to those working families who meet income guidelines for subsidies. Various kinds of child care are available throughout Nassau County. To obtain more information call the application unit at (516) 227-7976.
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www.nassaucountyny.gov
Helps low-income households by supplementing their monthly food budget. Eligible households use an electronic benefit card and PIN (personal ID number) to access their benefits at the supermarket checkout counter, the same way a debit card is used.
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www.nassaucountyny.gov
Offers various county and state programs that helps families in need temporarily due to an emergency circumstance or for economic reasons.
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www.nassaucountyny.gov
Offers programs and services to Navy and non-Navy Service Members and their families. One of these services, Information and Referral, assists Service Members and families find more information on DoD and local community resources. Programs offered on base include: the Family Advocacy Program, Exceptional Family Member Program, Family Readiness Groups, Deployment Readiness, New Parent Support and more.
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www.cnic.navy.mil
Provides sports fields, fitness facilities, outdoor recreation equipment, event tickets and group trips for Service Members and families attached to Saratoga Springs.
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www.cnic.navy.mil
Find out how to survive the "mobile lifestyle" and how to reduce the stress involved with your move. Attend a "Smooth Move" class at the Fleet and Family Support Center to learn your entitlements and other tools to make your move as smooth as possible.
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www.cnic.navy.mil
Helps individuals, parents and professionals find resources, support and training while working to increase the awareness of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and advocating for the needs of individuals with autism and their families.
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nyfac.org
Provides assistance throughout the state through one-stop Family Assistance Centers and guidance and assistance with all matters, military-related or otherwise.
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dmna.state.ny.us
Provides quality service and advocacy for New York Veterans, Armed Forces members, their dependents and survivors, ensuring they receive benefits granted by law for their service.
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veterans.ny.gov
Helps older New Yorkers to be as independent as possible for as long as possible through advocacy, development and delivery of policies, programs and services which support and empower the elderly and their families.
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www.aging.ny.gov
Describes the full range of VA programs, benefits and services available to Veterans and their families in New York. Download the VA's New York fact sheet.
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www1.va.gov
Find information on local social service programs including: food stamps, cash assistance, medical assistance, medical transportation, child services, nursing homes, adult services, employment services, day care and the Home Energy Assistance Program.
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www.niagaracounty.com
Provides supplemental assistance to low-income households so they can obtain low cost nutritious meals. Benefits are provided through an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT), which is used like a "debit" card.
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www.ocgov.net
Determines and monitors eligibility for Temporary Assistance (family assistance and safety net assistance) and such programs as food stamps, Medicaid, emergency aid and the Home Energy Assistance Program. Receive help applying for benefits including: child support, daycare and safe affordable housing. Emergency Assistance is available to help those households in a crisis situation even though they may be ineligible for ongoing assistance.
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www.ocgov.net
Provides child day care assistance to all eligible children through programs that include: Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, low-income, at risk, protective and preventive child day care.
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www.co.ontario.ny.us
Learn about the county's Food Stamp Program including eligibility and locations. Individuals and families receiving public assistance, as well as non-public assistance families are eligible to apply.
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www.co.ontario.ny.us
Learn about the county's family support programs and their eligibility requirements. The Family Assistance and the Safety Net Programs provide temporary cash support to those who are living below the poverty level. The Temporary Assistance unit also manages the federal Food Stamp Program and the Home Energy Assistance program (HEAP).
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www.co.ontario.ny.us
Provides emergency financial and other assistance to Service Members, Veterans and their families to help support their urgent household needs.
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www.operationhomefront.net
Provides support to Army installations and geographically dispersed military youth who are affected by the global war on terrorism.
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www.operationmilitarykids.org
Offers confidential, free advice in English and Spanish on parenting, divorce child support and mediations.
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www.parenthelp-ny.org
Provides a wide range of mental health services and programs for children, adolescents, adults and seniors.
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www.peninsulacounseling.org
Provides free retreats in a camp-like setting for Veterans and their families.
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projectnewhope.net
Provides cash assistance to needy families that include a minor child living with a parent (including families where both parents are in the household) or a caretaker relative.
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www.rensco.com
Provides a block grant to states for child care assistance to help low-income working families, families receiving public assistance and those enrolled in training or education become and remain independent.
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www.rensco.com
Offers an anonymous 24-hour domestic violence hotline, which provides crisis intervention, information and referrals. Collect calls accepted at (518) 272-2370. The Unity House of Troy - Families in Crisis Program prrovides counseling, legal support and emergency shelter. Call (518) 272-5917 for more information.
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www.rensco.com
Learn about eligibility and how to apply for the local food stamp program. Access contact information and hours for this county office.
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www.rensco.com
Provides short-term help to families and individuals as they work toward self-sufficiency. If you are unable to work, can't find a job, or your job does not pay enough to meet your basic needs, Temporary Assistance may be able to help you pay expenses. Eligibility for Family Assistance and Safety Net Assistance is determined based on income, resources and cooperation with all required actions.
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www.schuylercounty.us
Provides the address, hours and basic information for programs including: food stamps, cash assistance, Medicaid, Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) and emergency aid to families.
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www.co.seneca.ny.us
Learn about the Child Care Assistance Program - provided by the New York State Child Care Block Grant. Reimbursement may be available for the cost of child care while a parent or caretaker is working or attending school or college. Family income must be less than 200 percent of the federal poverty level to qualify.
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www.co.st-lawrence.ny.us
Learn about the county food stamp program including walk-in hours, automated system, eligibility and more.
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www.co.st-lawrence.ny.us
Provides financial assistance to families to meet basic needs such as food, shelter and fuel. Families that qualify for temporary assistance may also receive food stamps, Medicaid and the Home Energy Assistance Program.
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www.co.st-lawrence.ny.us
Provides supplemental foods, nutrition and health education plus health and human services referrals to income eligible pregnant, breastfeeding, postpartum women, infants and children up to 5 years of age who are at nutritional risk. Find information on locations and hours for WIC offices in Suffolk County.
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www.suffolkcountyny.gov
Learn about county programs that provide temporary assistance including: food stamps, Medicaid, cash grants, Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) and managed care.
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www.tiogacountyny.com
Provides comprehensive outreach to Veterans and their families along with services needed to help Veterans regain mental, physical and economic health, reconnect with themselves and the community and resume productive lives. Programs include clinical/support services and a resource center offering training, employment assistance and job fairs.
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www.veteransoutreachcenter.org
Provides nutrition assessments, nutrition education and counseling, as well as referrals and vouchers for healthy foods to pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum women, infants and children up to age five.
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www.co.warren.ny.us
Provides nutritious foods, nutrition, health education and referrals to health and human service providers for all eligible families within Washington County.
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www.co.washington.ny.us
Find information and links for the Parent Central Outreach Service, Child Development Centers, School Age Services, Youth Centers, sports, the Army School Liaison, child care and special programs.
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www.westpointmwr.com
Find links for Army Community Service, dining and lodging, recreation and leisure, child and youth services and special events and attractions for Service Members and families stationed on or near West Point.
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www.westpointmwr.com
Provides long-term support, resources and emotional connections by maintaining a continual relationship between Survivors and the Army. SOS is available to all Survivors: spouses, children, parents, siblings and friends who are grieving the loss of a Soldier regardless of how they died. All Army, Army National Guard and Army Reserve component Survivors are eligible to participate.
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www.westpointmwr.com
Learn about the Temporary Assistance Program offered by the county and eligibility requirements. If you are unable to work, can't find a job, or have a job that doesn't pay enough to meet your basic needs, Temporary Assistance may be able to help you by meeting such needs as rent, heat and utilities.
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www.wyomingco.net
Learn about county and state-level temporary assistance programs including: family assistance, food stamps, Safety Net Assistance, Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) and child care services.
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www.yatescounty.org
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