Please find new information below on "How to use NYCSA & Upcoming Events."

1) Click HERE for a how-to guide on using NYCSA

2) Click HERE for Autism Resource Event (9/29/24)

3) Click HERE for the YAI Monthly OPWDD process workshop

4) Click HERE for YAI Conferencia Latina (10/11/24)

5) Click HERE for QCDD 40th Annual Family Resource Fair Registration

We’re here to help!

Transportation

For more information about transportation services, click HERE

Contact information: Call (718) 392-8855

Click HERE for MTA travel information

Click HERE for MTA access-a-ride information

Support Services

Through the Office of People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD), you can access supports and services that can help your family to support you to live in your family home; assistance for you to live on your own in the community of your choice; help if you want to work, take part in volunteer opportunities or other types of community involvement; and assistance accessing services you need to live your life, including connecting you to clinical or therapeutic supports.

Click HERE for OPWDD services. Click HERE for instructions on how to apply.

Contact Information for Queens Regional Office: Call (718) 217-5890

Mental Health

Mental health resources are available to every public school in New York City. Mental Health Program offers support so schools meet the emotional health and academic needs of their students. 

For more information, click HERE

Contact information:  Call 1-888-692-9355

Live Chat: click HERE

Childcare

Families can apply for financial assistance to pay for childcare services at an EarlyLearn NYC care program. EarlyLearn NYC is now funded by the Department of Education, in partnership with the Administration for Children’s Services (ACS). 

Click HERE for childcare information 

Contact information: Call (718)-935-2009

Email: CCapplication@schools.nyc.gov 

Adaptive Equipment

Click HERE for home modification/repair and adaptive equipment program

Click HERE for wheelchair resources

Benefits (Cash Assistance, SNAP)

Click HERE to apply or recertify for benefits.  Click HERE to access HRA mobile app anywhere at any time. 

Unemployment

Click HERE for assistance applying for Unemployment Insurance benefits

Contact information: Call (888) 209-8124

Email: ETA.webportal@dol.gov

Home Instruction

Home Instruction Schools provides educational services for all school aged children (grades K-12) who are unable to attend school due to orthopedic, non-orthopedic/medical, or psychiatric reasons. Home Instruction is an interim, non-diploma granting program. Home Instruction provides academic services to limit the educational effects of a long-term absence (four weeks or more). 

Click HERE for Home Instruction Schools

Contact Information: Call (718) 794-7200

Family Assessment Program (FAP)

FAP provides support to families that are struggling with everyday challenges. FAP works to strengthen families, reduce conflict, and connect your family to many services that provide ongoing support in your community. It helps families handle concerns such as a child running away, skipping school, or disruptive behavior, without having to go to court.

Click HERE for FAP services

Contact Information for Queens Office: Call (718) 725-3244

Email: FAPinquiry@acs.nyc.gov