Age Group: Child Under 5
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NY Caregiving and Respite Coalition Resources for Caregivers
Information for family caregivers in New York.
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NYS Kinship Navigator
Get information on referral, and advocacy services for kinship caregivers. A kinship caregiver is anyone who is caring for a someone else’s child.
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Local and National Down Syndrome Support Networks – Ages and Stages
Locate support organizations for New Yorkers with Down syndrome and their families. Includes information on the Ages and Stages of Down Syndrome and a family toolkit.
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Medicaid Health Homes
The Health Home Program is for New Yorkers receiving Medicaid to connect with health care providers, mental health and substance abuse providers, medication, housing and social support services.
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myBenefits!
Begin the prescreen to see which state and federal human services benefit programs you are eligible for and find information on how to apply and recertify for programs like Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP).
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Growing Up Healthy Hotline
1-800-522-5006. Call the Department of Health hotline for information about health care, nutrition, and other health and human service programs 24 hours/day, 7 days/week. Operators speak various languages.
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Information for Parents of Preschool Students with Disabilities Ages 3-5
Get information about eligibility and services offered under the preschool students with disabilities (3 to 5 years of age).
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Disability Rights New York (DRNY)
Access to free legal and advocacy services for New Yorkers with disabilities.
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Disability Transportation Contacts for New York City
Find resources and benefits for transportation around New York City, including a list of disability transportation providers for families of children with disabilities in NYC.