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Parenting / Caregiving

Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP)  

Description: The Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program, or "CDPAP", is a New York State Medicaid program that allows Medicaid members who are eligible for home care services to choose and hire their own personal caregiver, or "personal assistant". This can include a friend or family member, as long as they are not the Medicaid member's spouse, their designated representative or the parent of a CDPAP consumer under the age of 21. 

Provider Options:
 

Edison Homecare 

  • Phone: 718-831-2900 

PPL (Public Partnerships LLC) 

  • Phone: 1-833-247-5346 

Eagle Eye Homecare 

  • Phone: 718-550-3884 

Quality Touch Agency 

  • Phone: 718-475-2921 

Friends & Family Home Care 

  • Phone: 1-866-284-3236 

Regency Health Care 

  • Phone: 718-557-4444 

Home Choice NY 

  • Phone: 718-831-2900 

Heart to Heart Home Care 

  • Phone: 718-305-6700 

Marton Care 

  • Phone: 718-865-3656 

33rd Square Home Care 

  • Phone: 212-555-1234 

 

The Parent Center at Henry Street Settlement 

Description: Offers free six-week parenting groups where parents of children and teenagers can explore various topics, including healthy development, responsibility, discipline, and self-esteem. Additional services include workshops, support, and special events. 

Website: https://www.henrystreet.org/programs/primary-behaviorial-health/parent-center/ 

Phone: 212.471.2400 x1831  

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NYC Department for the Aging – Caregiver Services 

Description: Provides support for caregivers through community-based programs offering information, referrals, long-term care planning, support groups, counseling, training, respite care, and financial assistance for certain assistive devices. 

Website: https://www.nyc.gov/site/dfta/services/caregiving.page

Phone: 212-244-6469 

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PSS Circle of Care 

Description: A community for fathers in and around New York City, creating opportunities for support and socializing through weekly playdates and events. The group also hosts new and expecting dad boot camps. Most events are free or low-cost. 

Website: https://pssusa.org/ 

Phone: (212) 874-6633 

NY Connects 

Description: A trusted resource for free, unbiased information about long-term services and supports in New York City for people of all ages or with any type of disability. NY Connects offers support to older adults, children or adults with disabilities, family members and caregivers, and friends and neighbors. Staff can determine eligibility for benefits, assist in applying for benefits, connect individuals to support groups, and provide referrals to services like home care. 

Website: https://pssusa.org/ 

Phone: (212) 874-6633 

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