NYSCB BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAM (BEP) | NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES (OCFS)
52 Washington Street, Rensselaer, NY 12144
Eligibility
Individuals who are blind
Hours
Agency requests client call for details
(518) 474-5198
Voice·
Central Region Serving: Clinton, Dutchess, Essex, Franklin, Orange, Putnam, Sullivan, Ulster
(518) 486-7550
Voice·
Main
518-473-7793
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Main
(518) 473-7793
Voice·
Public Information: 518-473-7793 Native American Services: 716-847-3123 () / Blind Services: 866-871-3000 Adoption Services: 518-486-7078
(212) 383-1740
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Southern Region Serving: Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester
(518) 486-7625
Fax·
Fax
Website
https://ocfs.ny.gov/main/Languages
Chinese, Arabic, Spanish, Russian
Application process
Call for Appointment
Fees
Call for Details
Service area
Sullivan County, NY
Westchester County, NY
Clinton County, NY
Franklin County, NY
Dutchess County, NY
Ulster County, NY
Suffolk County, NY
Orange County, NY
Rockland County, NY
Nassau County, NY
Essex County, NY
Putnam County, NY
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.
Last assured
04/18/2024
Providing organization
NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES (OCFS)
Responsible for programs and services involving foster care, adoption, child protective services, operating the Statewide Central Register for Child Abuse and Maltreatment, preventive services for children and families, services for pregnant adolescents, and protective programs for vulnerable adults. OCFS is also responsible for the functions of the State Commission for the Blind and Visually Handicapped and coordinates response to the needs of Native Americans on reservations and in communities.