Services to your community may be provided by government or non-profit agencies.
To find out about government services, see the Westchester Department of Social Services Website (http://socialservices.westchestergov.com/) or, for New York City Information, go to the City's Website (http://www.NYC.gov) and click on the "Residents" link. If your community is in New York City, you might also want to consult the Public Advocate's Website (http://www.pubadvocate.nyc.gov/) for social service information, and the Mayor's Management Report (http://www.nyc.gov/html/ops/html/data/mmr.shtml) to find out how city agencies are performing.
To find out about other types of community service agencies, try the following:
CARES Database
http://www.unitedwaynyc.org/?id=86
The United Way of New York City gives a brief list of social services on the Local Helplines page. They also suggest the 311 service which includes information and referrals for social services provided by nonprofit and community-based organizations in New York City
Community Information Websites
http://www.nypl.org/weblinks/community-information
The New York Public Library's database of community service organizations and groups in Manhattan, the Bronx, and Staten Island. Look for the Directory of Community Services database that now has links for an English and a Spanish version.
National Directory of Children, Youth & Families Services
Beekman Ref Reserve; Mortola Ref HV741 .N3157
Directory of state and local level services for children and families in the areas of social and health services, education, juvenile justice and special services.
Services for Seniors:
New York State Office for the Aging
http://www.aging.ny.gov/
The New York State site includes links to Reports and Data gathered by the program and a Find Help page. They also link out to County Area Agengies.
New York City Department for the Aging
http://www.nyc.gov/html/dfta/html/home/home.shtml
Includes information on services for seniors and caregivers as well as demographic information.
Westchester County Senior Programs and Services
http://seniorcitizens.westchestergov.com/
This site includes quick links to information on Social Security, Medicare, Nutrition Programs as well as listings of Senior Centers and Caregiving.
Child Welfare
Keeping Track Online: The Status of New York City's Children
http://data.cccnewyork.org/
This site, from the Citizens Committee for Children of New York, allows users to create customized maps and data tables. The site features demographic information on New York City's children and a wide variety of measures of child welfare. Data can be customized at the city, borough, community district and school district level.
