FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.qns.com MARCH 31, 2016 • KIDS & EDUCATION • THE COURIER SUN 27 Evaluations and therapeutic services for children with developmental delays 718-631-1110 www.mksallc.com info@mksallc.com Pediatric therapists wanted! Apply online at www.mksallc.com Reference WEB ID QC16 ■ ►Evaluations ►Special Education ►ABA services ►Speech/Feeding therapy ►PROMPT ►Psychological services ►Occupational therapy ►Service Coordination ►Private pay available ►Day & evening services The Early Intervention Program is a public program funded by NYS, Nassau & Suffolk counties, & the NYC Dept of Mental Health, & is for children under 3 years of age who have or are suspected of having a developmental delay and/or disability. Eligibility for the EIP can be determined only by State approved evaluators under contract with the municipality. If a child is found eligible for the EIP, all services are identified in collaboration with the family & must be authorized by the municipality, who will arrange for service providers to deliver services. All services under the EIP are provided at no out-of-pocket cost to families, but health insurance may be accessed, without affecting your family’s benefits. For services provided in community settings that require a fee, the parent is responsible for paying those costs. To access EI services, contact the Nassau County Dept. of Health at 516-227- 8661 or the Suffolk County Dept. of Health at 631-853-3100. To access EI services within New York City, contact the NYC Help Line at 311. MKSA LLC is an approved provider of Early Intervention services under contract with Nassau county, Suffolk county & NYC. The CPSE program is funded & regulated by the NYS Education Department, county and your local school district for children 3-5. Services are provided at no direct cost to families for children who meet eligibility guidelines. UNDERAGE GAMBLING Let’s STOP It FACTS 68% 11% 6.5% of American youth between the ages of 14 and 21 have gambled in the last year gambled 2x a week or more are at-risk for, or have already developed a GAMBLING PROBLEM CONSEQUENCES OF UNDERAGE GAMBLING: ● Increased risk for ADDICTION ● Increased risk for DELINQUENCY & CRIME ● DAMAGED RELATIONSHIPS ● POOR ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE ● Mental health issues including DEPRESSION & ANXIETY ● Increased risk for SUBSTANCE USE & ABUSE HOW YOU CAN HELP: PARENTS talk to your children today about the dangers of underage gambling. YOUTH know all the facts before you Decide. Be a positive peer infl uence by choosing NOT to gamble. COMMUNITY LEADERS go gambling-free with your family and youth events. Publicly express your support for gambling free events for youth and families. Learn more about the dangers of underage gambling at www.YOUthDecideNY.org www.pdhpbklyndiocese.org FREE AUDITION in Queens Sunday, April 10 10:30 a.m. (ages 6 & 7) 11:30 a.m. (ages 8-10) Frank Sinatra School of the Arts 35-12 35th Avenue Optional preregistration at sab.org/auditions. Preregistered applicants receive priority check-in at the audition. no previous training necessary The School is located at 165 West 65th Street at Lincoln Center in Manhattan. w Children must be 6-years-old by 9/1/16 to audition and enroll for the 2016-17 Winter Term. Tuition assistance is available. Photo by Rosalie O’Connor The School of American Ballet A T L I N C O L N C E N T E R Official School of New York City Ballet for children ages 6 to 10 classes begin in the fall visit sab.org for information and to view additional audition locations This program is sponsored by First Republic Bank and supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council and Council Members Daniel Garodnick, Stephen Levin, and Helen Rosenthal, and by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts.
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