Catholic Charities Of Staten Island Inc

CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF STATEN ISLAND, INC., MOST SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES ARE RESIDENTIAL AND OTHER PROGRAMS FOR THE DEVELOPMENTAL INTELLECTUALLY DISABLED ADULTS AND YOUTHS, SOCIAL SERVICES TO FAMILIES IN CRISIS, TO ENHANCE RELATIONSHIPS AND ASSISTANCE TO SENIOR CITIZENS WITHIN STATEN ISLAND COMMUNITY, SUPPORT YOUTH SPORTING ACTIVITES AND PRE-SCHOOL DAY CARE.

WE CURRENTLY OPERATE 6 RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES LOCATED ON STATEN ISLAND UNDER OPWDD SERVICES THAT ARE PROVIDED THROUGH THE NYS MEDICAID PROGRAM. THE INDIVIDUALIZED RESIDENTIAL ALTERNATIVES (IRA'S) ARE TRADITIONAL FAMILY-STYLE HOMES, PROVIDING 24-HOUR STAFF, SUPPORT AND SUPERVISION. THE IRA PROGRAMS REFLECT A STRONG PERSON-CENTERED AND ACTIVITY-BASED MODEL. THE PROGRAM OFFERS A HOME FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL IN A SAFE AND SUPPORTED ENVIRONMENT. OUR GOAL IS TO PROMOTE COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION, VOLUNTEER/ SOCIAL OPPORTUNITIES & INDEPENDENCE BASED ON THEIR INDIVIDUAL PREFERENCES AND CHOICES. WE CURRENTLY SERVE 36 INDIVIDUALS THROUGH THIS PROGRAM.

CASE MANAGEMENTTHE CASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM OF CCSI, UNDER CONTRACT WITH NYC DYCD, HELPS INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES AND SENIOR CITIZENS TO MAINTAIN BASIC LIFE NECESSITIES SUCH AS HOUSING, FOOD, HEAT/ELECTRICITY, ETC. OUR SERVICES ARE BROAD AND WE PROVIDE HELPFUL INFORMATION ACROSS THE VAST RANGE OF SOCIAL SERVICE NEEDS. OVER THE LAST YEAR, THE PROGRAM HAS PROVIDED THE FOLLOWING SERVICES: 500+ INDIVIDUALS PROVIDED WITH HELPFUL INFORMATION, GUIDANCE AND/OR REFERRALS 100+ INDIVIDUALS PROVIDED WITH CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES 43 HOUSEHOLDS ASSISTED WITH EVICTION PREVENTION/HOUSING STABILIZATION 38 HOUSEHOLDS ASSISTED WITH UTILITY STABILIZATION 8 HOUSEHOLDS ASSISTED WITH OTHER ESSENTIAL NEEDS (FURNITURE, OTHER NECESSITIES) 300+ INDIVIDUALS PROVIDED WITH CLOTHING AND HOUSEHOLD GOODSEMERGENCY FOOD SERVICES CCSI OPERATES MULTIPLE EMERGENCY FOOD PROGRAMS, INCLUDING AN ON-SITE WEEKLY FOOD PANTRY, A MOBILE FOOD PANTRY WHICH VISITS NUMEROUS SITES THROUGHOUT STATEN ISLAND EACH WEEK, AND A FOOD HUB WHICH HELPS SUPPLEMENT OTHER STATEN ISLAND COMMUNITY-BASED FOOD PANTRIES SO THAT WE CAN ALL WORK COLLABORATIVELY TO MEET THE FOOD NEEDS OF STATEN ISLANDERS. MORE THAN 150,000 EMERGENCY MEALS HAVE BEEN DISTRIBUTED OVER THE LAST YEAR THROUGH OUR EMERGENCY FOOD PROGRAMS. IMMIGRANT OUTREACH COORDINATIONCCSI IMMIGRANT OUTREACH COORDINATION OUTREACHES TO IMMIGRANTS OF STATEN ISLAND, WITH A FOCUS ON THE NORTH SHORE, AND WORKS CLOSELY WITH PARISHES AND OTHER COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS (CBO) TO BETTER UNDERSTAND AND MEET THE SOCIAL SERVICE AND OTHER NEEDS OF THIS POPULATION. THE COORDINATOR AIMS TO STRENGTHEN THE SENSE OF COMMUNITY ON THE NORTH SHORE OF STATEN ISLAND BETWEEN PARISHES, CBOS AND THE IMMIGRANT COMMUNITIES. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED BY GATHERING INFORMATION, BUILDING CONNECTIONS, SHARING RESOURCES, ENGAGING IN COMMUNITY EVENTS, AND DEVELOPING PROGRAMMING THAT SERVES THIS COMMUNITY AND FILLS GAPS IN SERVICES. THE COORDINATOR WORKS CLOSELY WITH OTHER DEPARTMENTS WITHIN CCSI, INCLUDING THE CASE MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT AND THE EMERGENCY FOOD SERVICES DEPARTMENT, AS WELL AS OTHER DEPARTMENTS WITHIN THE LARGER CATHOLIC CHARITIES NETWORK. CATHOLIC YOUTH ORGANIZATION (CYO)CYO PROVIDES QUALITY ATHLETIC PROGRAMS (COMPETITIVE AND NON-COMPETITIVE), CREATIVE ACTIVITIES, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES TO THE YOUTH OF STATEN ISLAND. WE ARE COMMITTED TO PROVIDE THESE PROGRAMS BASED ON INTEGRITY, FAIR PLAY AND THE RIGHT OF ALL INDIVIDUALS TO PARTICIPATE. WE VIEW OUR RESPONSIBILITY AS EXTENDING FAR BEYOND THE MERE TEACHING OF ATHLETIC SKILLS. OUR PROGRAMS OFFER THE OPPORTUNITY TO DEVELOP MORAL STANDARDS IN OUR YOUNG PEOPLE. THE CYO PROVIDES PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES TO MORE THAN 5,00 YOUTH THROUGHOUT STATEN ISLAND OVER NO LESS THAN 13 SPORTS, ART, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES. DAY HABILITATION WITHOUT WALLSOUR DAY HABILITATION PROGRAM WITHOUT WALLS PROVIDES SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS AGE 21 YEARS OR OLDER. SERVICES INCLUDE SOCIAL, RECREATIONAL, VOCATIONAL, AND THERAPEUTIC/INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO BE INNOVATIVE AND ENRICHING. THE PROGRAM FOCUSES ON PROMOTING OPPORTUNITY, INCLUSION, AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF LIFE SKILLS THROUGH A SAFE, HIGHLY STRUCTURED SCHEDULE OF MEANINGFUL ACTIVITIES. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED THROUGH COMMUNITY INTEGRATION WHERE INDIVIDUALS ARE SUPPORTED TO ACCESS VARIOUS QUALITY RESOURCES. DAY HABILITATION WITHOUT WALLS IS ESIGNED TO INCLUDE DAY HABILITATION PLANS TO TEACH AND ENHANCE VARIOUS SKILLS. OUR GOAL IS TO DEVELOP COMMUNITY AWARENESS SKILLS, SOCIALIZATION SKILLS, VOCATIONAL SKILLS, ADL SKILLS, AMONG VARIOUS OTHERS.THE SUPPLEMENTAL DAY HABILITATION PROGRAMOUR CENTER-BASED SUPPLEMENTAL DAY HABILITATION PROGRAM SERVES CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS STARTING AT AGE 7 YEARS OLD WITH VARIOUS DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. THIS PROGRAM OPERATES MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY FROM 3:00PM-6:00PM ON SITE. OUR GOAL IS TO PROVIDE STRUCTURED AND MEANINGFUL ACTIVITIES THAT PROMOTE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT. OUR HIGHLY TRAINED STAFF WORK WITH EACH INDIVIDUAL IN LEARNING HOW TO BECOME AS INDEPENDENT AS POSSIBLE WHILE WORKING ON PERSON CENTERED GOALS SUCH AS VOCATIONAL SKILLS, ACADEMIC SKILLS, AND EVERYDAY LIVING SKILLS, MAKE NEW FRIENDS WHILE LEARNING APPROPRIATE SOCIALIZATION SKILLS AND MANY MORE. EACH INDIVIDUAL ALSO PARTICIPATES IN VARIOUS EVENTS SUCH AS WEEKLY FITNESS CLASSES, SUMMER FORMAL, COOKING CLASSES AND HOLIDAY PARTIES. COME LEARN AND GROW IN A LOVING, FUN AND CARING ENVIRONMENT. CURRENTLY THERE ARE 28 INDIVIDUALS ENROLLED IN THE PROGRAM BUT WE CONTINUE TO EXPAND BASED ON NEED. EACH PARTICIPANT MUST BE ENROLLED IN THE OPWDD HCBS WAIVER TO ATTEND THE PROGRAM.SEMPTHE SEMP EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM ASSISTS YOUNG ADULTS WITH AUTISM AND OTHER DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES WITH SUPPORT SERVICES TO GAIN AND SUSTAIN PAID EMPLOYMENT. WE SEEK AND DEVELOP COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN THE COMMUNITY. CCSI PROVIDES JOB COACHES TO ASSIST INDIVIDUALS WITH THE GOAL OF CONTINUED INTEGRATED COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT. WE PROVIDE TRAINING AND ASSESSMENT OF VOCATIONAL SKILLS, SUCH AS BUT NOT LIMITED TO; WORK TOLERANCE LEVELS, SOCIAL SKILLS IN THE WORK SETTING, WORK BEHAVIORS, EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION, ACCEPTING SUPERVISION, PROBLEM SOLVING AND MORE. BASED ON INDIVIDUAL ASSESSMENTS, SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO IMPROVE SKILLS AND PREPARE FOR EMPLOYMENT IN THE COMMUNITY. WE PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPORT DURING THIS PROCESS TO HELP THE INDIVIDUAL ACHIEVE AND MAINTAIN EMPLOYMENT. WE DEVELOPED OUR SETTING TO ENHANCE SKILLS SUCH AS PREPARING A RESUME, ACCEPTABLE WORK AND SOCIAL CONDUCT, MOTIVATION FOR WORK AND ALL OTHER ASPECTS OF SOFT SKILLS TRAINING. WE REACH OUT TO LOCAL BUSINESSES ASKING IF THEY WOULD LIKE TO BECOME INVOLVED WITH OUR PROGRAM AND EXPLAIN IN FULL DETAIL THE PURPOSE AND INTENDED ACHIEVEMENTS. THE SEMP PROGRAM CURRENTLY HAS 8 INDIVIDUALS ENROLLED.JOB COACHES USE PERSON CENTERED PLANNING TO HELP IDENTIFY STRENGTHS, SKILLS, AND INTERESTS. OUR GOAL IS TO ASSIST EACH INDIVIDUAL WITH OBTAINING EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES BASED ON THEIR INTERESTS AND SKILLS AND PROVIDE ANY OVERSIGHT NECESSARY TO MAINTAIN THEIR EMPLOYMENT.DAY CARECATHOLIC CHARITIES OF STATEN ISLAND- TENDER CARE PRESCHOOL IS FOR CHILDREN BETWEEN THE AGES OF 2 AND 4 YEARS OLD. IT IS STAFFED BY HIGHLY QUALIFIED EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS AND ACCREDITED BY NEW YORK CITY. TENDER CARE PRESCHOOL OFFERS THREE PROGRAMS, WHICH INCLUDE DAY CARE 2'S, 3K AND PREK4. TENDER CARE PRESCHOOL OFFERS EARLY MORNING CARE FROM 7AM AND AFTER CARE UNTIL 5PM. WE ALSO OFFER IN HOUSE SCHOOL TRIPS, WHERE PROVIDERS COME TO THE PRESCHOOL TO SUPPLEMENT THE LESSONS. THE DAY CARE 2'S PROGRAM IS BASED ON MONTHLY TUITION AND IS OFFERED FROM SEPTEMBER TO JUNE, MONDAY TO FRIDAY, 9AM TO 4PM EXCLUDING SOME NATIONAL HOLIDAYS. THE 2'S LEARN TO EXPRESS THEMSELVES THROUGH LANGUAGE, BY LISTENING TO THE TEACHERS AND REPEATING WHAT THEY SAY. OUR STAFF WILL HELP LANGUAGE GROWTH BY POINTING OUT NAMES OF ITEMS IN THE CLASSROOM, AS WELL AS EVERYDAY ITEMS, AND ENCOURAGING THE CHILDREN TO RESPOND. LANGUAGE SKILLS ARE ALSO ENCOURAGED DURING SNACK TIME AND LUNCHTIME, AS WELL AS PLAYING WITH OTHERS. THE 2'S ARE ALSO BEGINNING TO LEARN HOW TO PLAY WITH OTHERS AND SHARE TOYS. UNIVERSAL 3K & PRE-KCHILDREN AGES 3 QUALIFY FOR 3K AND CHILDREN AGES 4 QUALIFY FOR UNIVERSAL PRE-KINDERGARTEN. BOTH PROGRAMS ARE FUNDED BY THE NYC DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AT NO COST TO FAMILIES. THE PROGRAM CAN SERVE UP TO 66 CHILDREN, 30 3K AND 33 UPK. 3K STUDENTS LEARN HOW TO SHARE AND COOPERATE, WORK TOGETHER, TAKE TURNS, PARTICIPATE IN GROUP ACTIVITIES, FOLLOW SIMPLE DIRECTIONS, AND COMMUNICATE WANTS AND NEEDS. PREK4 INCLUDES ACADEMIC CONCEPTS OF LITERACY AND MATH, BESIDES SOCIALIZATION SKILLS. EXAMPLES INCLUDE, COUNTING, COLORING, AND LETTER RECOGNITION AND DEVELOPING GROSS AND FINE MOTOR SKILLS, SUCH AS WALKING IN A LINE AND USING A PENCIL. OUR GOAL IS TO PROVIDE CHILDREN WITH AN ARRAY OF ACTIVITIES THAT FURTHER SUPPORT AND EXPAND THEIR OUTLOOK IN PREPARATION FOR THE NEXT EDUCATIONAL SETTING.

INTERMEDIATE CARE FACILITY (ICF) LICENSED BY NYS OPWDD AND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, PROVIDING RESIDENTIAL CARE, TREATMENT, EDUCATION, AND VOCATIONAL PLANNING. THE ICF PROVIDES INTENSIVE MEDICAL AND BEHAVIORAL SUPPORTS FOR 12 INDIVIDUALS. OUR GOAL IS FOR EACH PERSON TO EXPERIENCE SUPPORT IN A MORE INTEGRATED SETTING WHILE RECEIVING PERSONAL CARE AND HABILITATION, SPECIALIZED THERAPIES, AND ACTIVE TREATMENT SERVICES.

SENIOR CENTERSCSI OPERATES TWO NYC DFTA CONTRACTED NEIGHBORHOOD SENIOR CENTERS ON STATEN ISLAND - ANDERSON NEIGHBORHOOD SENIOR CENTER AND WEST BRIGHTON NEIGHBORHOOD SENIOR CENTER. THE PROGRAMS PROVIDE SERVICES TO STATEN ISLANDERS AGE 60+. THE SERVICE OFFERED IN THE SENIOR CENTERS INCLUDE CONGREGATE BREAKFAST (WB ONLY), CONGREGATE LUNCH, PHYSICAL HEALTH/EXERCISE, NUTRITION EDUCATION, HEALTH MANAGEMENT, SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT, ARTS/CULTURE ACTIVITIES, TECHNOLOGY, GENERAL EDUCATION/RECREATION PROGRAMS, SOCIAL SERVICE CASE ASSISTANCE, INFORMATION & REFERRALS, AND TRANSPORTATION (ANDERSON ONLY). THE CCSI NEIGHBORHOOD SENIOR CENTERS ARE LIVELY AND UPLIFTING SOCIAL CENTERS THAT ENHANCE THE LIVES OF SENIORS BY PROMOTING HEALTH AND INDEPENDENCE. THE CENTERS PRESENTLY PROVIDE SERVICES TO MORE THAN 400 ELDERS ANNUALLY AND SERVE OVER 25,000 MEALS ANNUALLY.