Family Social Services
Social Services and Community Resources at the Shorefront Y provide valuable and accessible programs to the members of our community.
We help individuals and families navigate the social service system, assist with crisis intervention and inform clients about the community and government resources that are available to them.
Our goal is to build strong families and community by promoting health and safety, preventing crises and easing the transition into American society.
Our Services and Resources Include:
• Crisis Intervention
• Housing Assistance
• Individual, Group and Family Counseling
• Entitlement and Benefits Assistance
• Legal Assistance and Financial Consultations
• Immigrant Domestic Violence Program
• Child and Family Medical Insurance*
• Adult Health Awareness and Prevention
• Referral Services to Community and Government Agencies
*Currently Child and Family Health Plus services are being offered at the Council of Jewish Organizations of Flatbush at 1550 Coney Island Avenue; please call 718-252-5854/5897 OR 212-453-9593 for more information.
Single Stop
The Single Stop Program provides valuable resources to the community through comprehensive case management, public benefits screenings, and application assistance; the end goal being self-sufficiency.
All services are provided on-site. Clients are provided tailored assistance depending on their needs. Clients can access financial counseling, legal counseling, and employment assistance.
Our clients come from a wide range of ethnicities and cultural backgrounds. We are sensitive to the needs of all of our clients and aim to serve them with the highest standards in the social service field.
Our goal is to build strong families and community by promoting health and safety, preventing crises and easing the transition into American society.
Contact
Lana Khrapunskaya 347.689.1822
To schedule an appointment with one of our dedicated on-site staff call 347.689.1818
DID YOU KNOW…
- The goal of Food Stamps is to help families’ access nutritious food. Let us help you fill out an application today.
- Free or low cost health insurance is available for you and your children.
- The Single Stop Program can help you apply for and understand your Unemployment Insurance Benefits.
- If you receive Food Stamps and/or other benefits, you qualify for the Home Energy Assistance Program.
- If you receive Food Stamps and/or other benefits, you qualify for a free cell phone.
- Even if you did not work this year, you may still be eligible for tax credits.
- Come to the Single Stop Program to find out what you may qualify for.
- We provide free legal and financial counseling.
- All services are free and confidential.
