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NYS Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs

Free webinar training sessions

Questions about registration should be directed to jctraining@justicecenter.ny.gov

Registrants will receive a confirmation email with a link to join the webinar.

Fruit and Veggie Boost Extended: WIC's cash value benefits (CVB) increase has been extended through the end of March 2022. Most WIC kids and moms are automatically getting 3-4 times the standard amount ($9 or $11) on their eWIC card to buy fruits and veggies. The temporary benefit increase applies to women and children participants and aligns with recommendations from National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM), providing a CVB value at 50 percent of recommended intake as measured in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

NYS Office of Mental Health

2022 New York State What's Great in Our State

May 3, 2022

As part of the 2022 New York State What's Great in Our State (WGiOS) celebration on May 3. 2022, the planning committee for the Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day event is seeking nominations to honor the individuals, communities, schools, and organizations across New York State that are making a difference in the field of children and youth mental wellness.

Selected honorees will be recognized at the New York State What's Great in Our State (WGiOS) celebration on May 3, 2022., from 8:30 am to 3:30 p.m., at the Glen Sanders Mansion in Scotia, New York.

Project SCOPE:
Supporting Children of the OPioid Epidemic

The opioid epidemic has affected approximately 2.2 million children and adolescents in the US, impacting 28 out of 1000 children in New York State. The prevalence of Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) among newborns in New York State has increased by 79% (2010 -2014)

Rose F. Kennedy Children's Evaluation and Rehabilitation Center (RFK CERC) is developing a remote interdisciplinary learning collaborative in New York State as part of a national training initiative on the impact of the Opioid Epidemic and Trauma on Child Development.

Have you or your family lost income recently?

You may be eligible for programs that help you get the food you need.

Get information on applying for SNAP and WIC during the COVID-19 outbreak, and learn how we can help.

Community partners: For the 2.2 million people living in NYS households who struggle against hunger, COVID-19 presents unique challenges. As more schools, child care centers, and meal sites are impacted, additional families may lose access to the programs that improve their nutrition, health, and well-being. Hunger Solutions New York is working to provide updates on the operation of federal nutrition assistance programs that can help schools, community organizations, and families mitigate the impact of COVID-19 (coronavirus) on the food security of low-income people.

We work to promote and maximize participation in key federal nutrition assistance programs.

As a statewide organization dedicated to alleviating hunger, our mission is more important than ever. Keep updated on developments.