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Advocates for quality, affordable and accessible child care in legislation and public policy for children and families. The Council collaborates and works with other child care organizations and community groups, schools, etc. to educate about and support high-quality child care.Child Care Council of Nassau outreaches to families via numerous organizations and agencies in the community through a variety of venues, including those that serve the Hispanic population (agency events, community fairs, libraries, churches, etc.). Families learn of various workshops, seminars, and webinars related to parenting in the community through email alerts from Council.Council actively participates with other child care and early education agencies in statewide efforts to create a cohesive and comprehensive agenda in Nassau County and Albany, and for clarification, support, and dissemination of statewide information.

To strengthen, support, and celebrate LGBTQ+ individuals, families, and groups in their efforts to achieve their fullest potential. Offers programs (Health & Wellness, Support & Discussion Groups, Cultural Responsiveness Training, Community Center for both drop-in and scheduled activities), counseling (Individual, Group), resources (links to Food Assistance, Mental Health, Warming Centers, Education Scholarships and more) and space (Art Gallery, Resource Library, Cyber Center and rental options for a large event space and a small conference room).

Serves as the liaison between the county government and its Asian population. Coordinates resources for the Asian community with the goal of educating, empowering and developing integration initiatives that will foster greater participation in Nassau County’s social, economic, and civic life. Our staff works with the County Executive’s Office and other County agencies on the research, analysis, and implementation of policy to ensure that the Asian community is afforded equal opportunities, meaningful engagement, and access to Nassau County government services. The agency provides language access assistance to constituents seeking information about existing community and/or services related to employment, health, housing, and educational concerns; Organize cultural events to promote the diversity of Nassau County and allow residents to feel included in the fabric of the county; helps promote full participation of Asian-owned businesses in competing for bidding contracts in Nassau County. Call for detailed information.

Represent clients on issues related to employment/workers' rights and entitlement to Federal and New York State benefits, such as emergency paid sick leave and FMLA+.

Protects civil rights and offers legal assistance to lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgender people and everyone living with HIV.

Maintains and improves the quality of life for its residents and undertakes projects for the general welfare of the people of Port Jefferson Station and Terryville. Meets the 4th Tuesday of the month at Comsewogue Library.

Teaches mandarin chinese and chinese culture to local communities. Different levels of chinese are offered from pre-K-12 as well as adult classes and CSL(Chinese as a Second Language). Parents and grandparents are encouraged to join choir, choose Tai ji Yoga and dancing classes. Call for more information.

Maintains and improves the quality of life for its residents and undertakes projects for the general welfare of the people of Riverhead.

Protects the constitutional rights of the people through advocacy and involvement in the legislative process and educates the community about civil liberties issues.

Helps anyone who has experienced discrimination with information and referrals to resources and services within their community.

Promotes effective fair housing laws, nondiscriminatory affordable housing policies, and vigilant fair housing enforcement for all tenants and homeowners. Organizes residents to engage in civic actions to support fair housing. Advocates for individuals in low-income housing through support of fair-housing legislation and litigates against federal housing discrimination.

Labor organization that represents the officers of the Rockville Centre Police Department. Promotes a good relationship between the police and community, advances the professional interests, and ensures and preserves the health, safety, and welfare of its members. Also protects and advances the rights of its members, and provides guidance and legal representation.

Independent Living is a member of the Statewide Systems Advocacy Network, a group of eighteen independent living centers throughout New York State which collaborates with other disability organizations to ensure that legislation affecting people with disabilities is introduced, passed by the Legislature and signed into law by the Governor.

Advises the Town Board on the issuing of permits for the development and management of Riverhead Town's natural resources with emphasis on the protection of these resources.

Offers quarterly meetings for parents and professionals to answer critical questions faced by young adults as they prepare to leave their educational placements, transitioning from student services to adult services. Provides workshops, and a Speakers Bureau. Meetings are held at 415A Oser Avenue, Hauppauge, NY. Call for times and additional information.

Coordinates efforts to look out for the rights of seniors in the state. AARP fights for age 50 and over individuals and their families at the local, state and national levels. We work on important issues, such as: Leading efforts to update Social Security and promote other retirement savings efforts to help everyone achieve lifetime financial security.

Offers an award winning 48 hour long educational program which invites Suffolk County residents to receive specialized training given at their Police Academy for the purpose of bringing the Police Department and the community closer together. It opens up the lines of communication and builds trust between the police and the community. The mission of the Academy is to familiarize civilians with the operation, procedures and policies of our Department and better acquaint them with the role of police officers in their community. Classes are held on various topics including Use of Force, Special Patrol (K-9, Aviation, Crime Scene, Emergency Services), Domestic Violence, Homicide Investigations, Bias Crimes, as well as other topics. Additionally, students have the option of riding along with Police Officers from their local precinct for a tour of duty and attending a demonstration at the Police Firearms Range and our experiencing training at our Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (E.V.O.C.). There is NO physical component to the program – anyone can apply regardless of their physical capabilities. Call for more detailed information.

Works with state and local agencies and parents to identify and resolve interagency issues and jurisdictional disputes that impede access to services for children and youth who are hard-to-place and hard-to-serve because of their multiple disabilities

A coalition that looks into health education and screening, nutrition programs, exercise/fitness programs, and other health related resources that are available for the elderly.

Promotes sound knowledge and information regarding the cultural heritage of African Americans during the month of February and is used as a resource to develop greater understanding of the lifestyles of the African American cultural background.

Serves the communities contained within the geographical area of the following communities: Incorporated Village of Bayville, East Norwich, Hicksville, Jericho, Incorporated Village of Lattingtown, Locust Valley, Oyster Bay, Plainview, Syosset, Westbury and Woodbury. The following communities (and college) within the borders of the Second Precinct are each patrolled by their own police departments: Center Island; City of Glen Cove; Muttontown; Old Brookville covering Brookville, Cove Neck, Matinecock, Mill Neck, Old Brookville and Upper Brookville; Old Westbury; Oyster Bay Cove which additionally covers the Incorporated Village of Laurel Hollow; and SUNY College at Old Westbury. Call for detailed information.

Provide referrals to long-term services and support for personal care services which assists individual in meal preparations, housekeeping, bathing, transportation, home safety (weatherization and Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP), and accessibility, household finances, companionship.

From resolving medical debts to proving eligibility for public health insurance, obtaining services that should be covered by Medicaid, and helping with language or disability accommodations, helps to eliminate barriers to healthcare for people and families with low-income.

* Collaborates effort between neighborhood citizens and the City of Rochester's four district neighborhood centers to deal with a variety of neighborhood issues; Neighborhood planning and coordination services. Police and Citizens Together Against Crimes (PAC-TAC) Program: Volunteers in the community work with an on-duty patrol officer or crime prevention officer and help prevent crime. Neighborhood Watch Programs. * Provides car seat safety inspections for residents of their district.