Poster
2025 Region 2 and 3 American Pediatric Association (APA) and Academic Pediatric Societies (PAS) Annual Meetings
Exploring Referrals and Resource Engagement within a Food Insecurity Screening Program at a Pediatric Clinic in East Harlem, NYC
Phoebe May, Medical Student
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Supplemental Material
BRICK AND MORTAR STORES
ONLINE MARKETPLACE OPTIONS
Updated on March 3, 2025
This benefit covers the cost of the air conditioner or fan, administrative costs, labor, program support, materials, removal of your old unit, and minor repairs needed to safely install the new unit.
**Cooling Assistance Benefit applications open in April**
To be eligible for the cooling assistance benefit, a member of your household must:
— Be a United States Citizen or Qualified Non-Citizen (lawful permanent resident; refugee; asylee; battered spouse and children; victim of trafficking; or individual from certain countries), AND
— Have at least one individual with a documented medical condition that is exacerbated by extreme heat (this must be verified in writing by a physician, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner), OR
— Be a vulnerable member based on their age (elderly aged 60 years or older, or young children under age 6),
AND
— You currently do not have a working air conditioner, or the air conditioner you have is five years old or older, AND
— You did not receive a HEAP air conditioner within the past five years, AND
— Your household’s monthly income from all sources, like returns, discounts, and allowances before taking out any costs or taxes for your family is at or below the current income guidelines for your household size https://access.nyc.gov/programs/cooling-assistance-benefit/#determine-your-eligibility, AND
— You receive any of these benefits: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, Temporary Assistance (TA), or Code A Supplemental Security Income (SSI Living Alone).
Apply Online
Create a Human Resource Administration (HRA) account and start your application at a069-access.nyc.gov/accesshra. After you send in your application, you may be called for a phone interview to determine your eligibility.
Apply in Person
You can apply in person by going to an HRA Benefits Access Center or a community outreach location near you https://otda.ny.gov/programs/heap/contacts/default.asp?county=New%20York%20City#result.
— HEAP Cooling Application: www.nyc.gov/assets/hra/downloads/pdf/services/energy_assistance/HEAP%20COOLING%20APPLICATION.pdf
— Clinician Letter Templates to Document Medical Conditions: nyscheck.org/clinician_letters
— Summer Energy Saving Tips: www.energy.gov/energysaver/spring-and-summer-energy-saving-tips
— NYC Utility Assistance Programs and Resources: www.nyc.gov/assets/hpd/downloads/pdfs/services/nyc-utility-assistance-programs.pdf
— HEAP Benefits by the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance OTDA: otda.ny.gov/programs/heap/#cooling-assistance
The Bowery Mission provides food and clothing services free of charge to individuals of all ages. It is located at Bowery Campus 227.
No ID or referral letter is required to access this service.
The Bowery Mission is open only on Mondays for women, and they must arrive at 8 a.m. Only the first ten women are served for clothing services. Men can come from Wednesday through Friday and must arrive at 8 a.m. The first 20 men who arrive are served.
For further questions and concerns, call 212-226-6214 or visit https://www.bowery.org.
The Samaritan’s Closet is a clothing Pantry at St. James Church at 865 Madison Avenue, New York, NY, 10021.
The Samaritan Closet is open on Sundays from 12-3pm.
For further questions or concerns, call 212-774-4200 or contact stjamesChurch@stjames.org
The Prodigal Center provides clothing free of charge to individuals in need. Find the Prodigal Center at 709 Tiffany Street, Bronx, New York 10474.
No ID is required to access this service. Sign-in is requested with a number in households.
The Prodigal Center is open on Tuesdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Thursdays by appointment. You must arrive by 10 a.m. to access it.
For further questions or concerns, call 718-644-8523 for an English speaker or 917-626-2099 for a Spanish speaker. Or visit https://theprodigalcenter.org
St. Mary’s Clothing Drive is a pick-up clothing service located at 230 Classon Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205.
A referral letter from a shelter is required to access this service or an ID if you have one.
St. Mary’s Clothing Drive is open on Monday-Friday from 8 am-4 pm.
For further concerns or questions, call 718-529-6070 or contact contact@stmarysclothingdrive.com.
pediatrichealth@icahn.mssm.edu
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY 10029.
childrensaidnyc.org/programs/location/staten-island-family-services-center
(718) 273-5305 / (212) 949-4950 for the Health Connections team
hc@childrensaidnyc.org
Children’s Aid care coordinators provide free medical care management services for children with Medicaid coverage in Staten Island that have specific medical and/or behavioral conditions.
Services
— Referrals and connections to specialty services
— Remind families about doctor’s appointments
– Plan transportation
— Accompany families to doctor’s appointments
— Explain treatment plans to families
Eligibility
Children up to age 21 must have Medicaid coverage and specific medical and/or behavioral conditions like:
— Asthma
— Obesity
— Autism
— ADHD
How to Apply
— Different sources (social worker, hospital, school, community-based organization, mental health specialist, or other healthcare provider) can refer you to Health Connections by emailing this form
— Attach copies of your child’s most recent physical and/or psychological evaluation/Individualized Education Plan (IEP) in order to support eligibility.
— You must consent for the referral to Health Connections
More Information
Visit childrensaidnyc.org/programs/location/staten-island-family-services-center for program details.
Updated on September 13, 2022
nycgovparks.org/facilities/outdoor-pools
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Eligibility
New York City residents.
Hours
Outdoor pool hours are from 11:00 a.m. through 7:00 p.m. daily, with a break for pool cleaning between 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Locations
Visit nycgovparks.org/facilities/outdoor-pools to find pools in your borough.
More information
Learn what to bring and not to bring by visiting nycgovparks.org/facilities/outdoor-pools.
Updated on June 28, 2022
planetfitness.com/summerpass/registration
Locate nearby gyms at planetfitness.com/gyms and find their phone numbers
Teens 14-19 can work out for free all summer with Planet Fitness through August 31.
Eligibility
Children 14-19 years old
How to apply
— Visit planetfitness.com/gyms
— Select a club
— Fill out a form with teen’s info
— Parent should enter their info too
— Go through a waiver form
— Confirm entered information and submit the application
— Download Summer Pass to get digital Summer Pass
More information
Visit planetfitness.com/summerpass/registration or call a nearby club.
Updated on June 16, 2022
SDH Screening Questionnaire
Mount Sinai Hospital Pediatric SDH Screener
SDH Referrals & Resources
Resources for Common Concerns
Poster Presented at 2022 Exposome Symposium in NYC
Clinical Exposomics: Addressing Environmental and Social Needs of Families with a Phone-Based Screening Program at a Pediatric Clinic in New York City
Poster Presented at 2022 Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) Meeting
Unmet Social Needs In Spanish and English-Speaking Families Screened for Social Determinants Of Health (SDH) at a Pediatric Clinic In New York City
mountsinai.org/patient-care/service-areas/community-medicine/sexual-assault-and-violence-intervention-program-savi
For not urgent situations contact (212) 423-2140
For urgent situations call 800-621-HOPE (4673)
SAVI is a Mount Sinai program that is available for people experiencing IPV.
Services
► Short-term counseling for survivors of rape, sexual assault, child abuse, domestic violence, and intimate partner violence and support services for friends and families of survivors
► Advocacy
► Referral for psychotherapy
► Education
If you are a victim of a crime within New York State, you may be eligible to receive benefits like financial assistance to pay for medical bills, counseling expenses, burial and funeral costs, and lost wages. Visit the Office of Victim Services at ovs.ny.gov to learn more.
Updated on October 22, 2021
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Just Dance and Kidz Bop Dance Along |
Short youtube dancing videos will get kids dancing and having fun! |
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Short (5-10 minutes) workouts to get up and moving wherever you are! |
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Updated on May 15th, 2021
√ Brainfuse by New York Public Libraries (High School)
√ Khan Academy (Grade K – Grade 12) English/Spanish
√ EduMate NYC (Grade K – Grade 12)
√ Hatch Tutors (Grade K – Grade 12)
√ Learn to be (Grade K – Grade 12)
√ A Little Joy Initiative (Grade K – Grade 8) English/Spanish
√ IXL Math Practice (Grade Junior Kinder Garden – Grade 12) English/Spanish
√ Splash Learn Math Practice (Grade Junior Kinder Garden – Grade 5)
√ K-5 Enrichment by LSA English/Spanish
https://www.edumatenyc.org
edumatenyc@gmail.com
EduMate NYC is a non-profit organization that provides free tutoring services to students of underserved communities across New York. Students are matched with a teaching fellow to gain a one-on-one learning experience. Help is offered online or on the phone and 1 hour of tutoring is offered per week.
Courses Offered
Art, French, English, Math, Music, Science, Theatre, SAT/ACT, SHSAT, and College Application Support
Additional course assistance provided according to the student’s curriculum.
Language(s) Offered
Arabic, Bengali, Bosnian, Chinese (Mandarin & Cantonese), French, German, Gujarati, Greek, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Punjabi, Spanish, Swedish, Russian, Ukrainian, Urdu, and Yoruba.
Grades
Grade K-Grade 12.
Student Eligibility
– Must be residing within the US
– Homeless
– Facing disproportionate barriers to accessing education
– From a low-income family
– Special educational needs
– Learning English
Access
– Online
– Free, but can make donations as desired
How To Apply
– Submit a completed application.
– A tutor will be matched to your child in a week.
– Ongoing enrollment.
For more information, visit https://www.edumatenyc.org/home. Visit their resources hub at edumatenyc.org/resources.
Updated on March 31, 2022
alittlejoyinitiative.com/tutoring
alittlejoyinitiative@gmail.com
A Little Joy Initiative is a non-profit tutoring service provided by teaching fellows for students of underserved families nationwide. Students gain an interactive one-on-one experience with their teaching fellow over a 60-minute session.
Courses Offered
All subjects according to the child’s curriculum including English, Math, Science, Arts and Computer Science.
Language(s) Offered
English, Spanish, French, Mandarin, Cantonese, Hindi, Tagalog, Vietnamese, Japanese, and Korean.
Grades
Grade K-Grade 8.
Student Eligibility
– Facing disproportionate barriers to accessing education
– From a low-income family
– Impacted by COVID-19
Access
– Free online service.
How To Apply
– Submit a completed application.
– A tutor will be matched to your child by grade level, subject and availability as soon as possible.
– Ongoing enrollment.
For more information, contact https://www.alittlejoyinitiative.com/tutoring
Updated on April 23, 2021
https://www.learntobe.org
Contact learntobe.org/contact
Learn To Be is a non-profit tutoring service for students of underserved families through one-on-one help from knowledgeable tutors. It is free and online; tutoring schedules are flexible and most sessions are once a week for 60-90 minutes.
Courses Offered
Math, Science, Writing, Reading, Spanish, French, and History. Additional assistance in other courses depending on the child’s needs and curriculum
Language(s) Offered
English and Spanish.
Grades
Grade K-Grade 12.
Student Eligibility
– Must be residing within the US
– Attending a Title 1 School
– Receiving free or reduced-price lunch at school
– Living in a single-parent household
– Within a foster home
– Homeless
– Currently on or qualifies for food assistance
How To Apply
– Submit a completed application at learntobe.org/student_applications/new
– A tutor will be matched to your child within a week
– Ongoing enrollment
For more information, visit https://www.learntobe.org
Updated on March 31, 2022
khanacademy.org
Help Center support.khanacademy.org/hc/en-us
Khan Academy is a non-profit organization seeking to provide world-class education to students through an engaging learning experience. Their online platform contains homework assistance material, step-by-step problems and instructional videos for students to follow concepts in key subject areas at their own pace and fill in gaps with understanding material.
Courses offered
Math, Science, Computing, Arts & Humanities, Economics, Reading & Language Arts and Life Skills.
Language(s) offered
36 languages including Spanish, French, and Portuguese.
Grades
Grade K-Grade 12
Access
– Free online service
– https://www.khanacademy.org
ESPANOL/SPANISH
es.khanacademy.org
Khan Academy es una organización sin fines de lucro que busca brindar educación de clase mundial a los estudiantes a través de una experiencia de aprendizaje atractiva. Su plataforma en línea contiene material de ayuda con las tareas, problemas paso a paso y videos instructivos para que los estudiantes sigan conceptos en áreas temáticas clave a su propio ritmo y llenen los vacíos con material de comprensión.
Cursos Ofrecidos
Matemáticas, ciencias, computación, artes y humanidades, economía, lectura y artes del lenguaje y habilidades para la vida.
Idiomas Ofrecidos
36 idiomas, incluidos español, francés y portugués.
Grados
Grado K-Grado 12
Acceso
– Servicio en línea gratuito visitando es.khanacademy.org
Updated on April 21, 2021
startwithabook.org
The free resources from Start with a Book build on what young children already like — dinosaurs, building, animals, sports, superheroes, and music — so that parents, camp counselors, and others can have fun and interact meaningfully with children while helping to strengthen their reading skills.
Activities
► Kid-friendly topics.
► Suggestions for using reading time to build a child’s reading fluency.
► Tips for parents in English, Spanish, and nine other languages to support English language learners.
Updated on March 23rd, 2021
Drop-Off Service
In-Person Tax Prep
To learn more, visit nyc.gov/taxprep.
Updated on March 13, 2025
https://cityparksfoundation.org
830 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10065
(212) 360-1399
info@cityparksfoundation.org
Twitter @CPFNYC
CityParks Foundation is dedicated to invigorating and transforming parks into dynamic, vibrant centers of urban life through sports, arts, community building, and education programs for all New Yorkers. Programs are located in more than 400 parks, recreation centers, and public schools across New York City.
Middle schoolers can participate in the CityParks Afterschool programs by registering until March 1st, 2021. Two programs are available (Greens Girl & Coastal Classroom). Read the programs’ details below.
► GREEN GIRL BY ING AFTERSCHOOL
The CityParks Green Girls Empowered by ING After School program is an environmental science club that will engage middle school girls throughout the school year in fun-filled weekly online adventures about New York City’s parks and waterways, encouraging them to realize their potential to create change within the natural environment.
This spring’s program will feature hands-on, at-home science experiments like water-quality testing, virtual trips to the earth’s atmosphere and underwater to study the effects of climate change, and interactive group activities. Using their local parks as a basis, Green Girls explore topics like climate change, street trees, careers in the sciences, and how to advocate for their parks and futures.
Eligibility
For 6th to 8th grade girl students across New York City.
Schedule
Fall: Week of September 26th, 2023 – Week of December 21st, 2023
Monday – Thursday, 3pm-6pm
Free
How to Apply
Fill out the application for the desired location:
If you have any questions, please contact Program Manager Mayra Sanchez, msanchez@cityparksfoundation.org and Necia Clarke, nclarke@cityparksfoundation.org. Applicants will be notified of acceptance into the program.
► COASTAL CLASSROOM
Coastal Classroom explores the rich aquatic ecosystems of NYC’s shores. Students will dive deep into the waters with virtual field trips to local coastal parks like Kaiser Park in Coney Island and Conference House Park on Staten Island’s southernmost point. Through interactive digital lessons, students will learn about the wondrous species inhabiting our coasts, with topics like our food chain and marine adaption. Throughout the semester, students will focus on coastal ecology, water quality, urban waterfront restoration, and preservation presented through authentic digital learning experiences.
Eligibility
For 6th to 8th grade students who attend the following schools:
Schedule
Begins the week of October 2nd, 3 – 6 PM
Free
How to Apply
Please contact Luis Gonzalez at lgonzalez@cityparksfoundation.org.
Updated on December 6, 2023
https://www.walgreens.com
walgreens.com/findcare/vaccination/covid-19
Individuals 5 years old or older who reside in New York State are eligible to receive a vaccine for free.
Make an Appointment
Sign in into your Walgreens account here. If you do not have an account, register for one on this link.
Schedule your appointment visiting walgreens.com/findcare/vaccination/covid-19
Learn more at https://covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov.
ESPAÑOL/SPANISH
Los residentes del estado Nueva York que pueden vacunarse son aquellos con 5 años de edad o más. Haz una cita entrando a tu cuenta de Walgreens en www.walgreens.com/login. Si no tienes una cuenta, crea tu perfil aqui.
Aprende más en www.walgreens.com/findcare/vaccination/covid-19.
Updated on February 16, 2022
To qualify, you must be or have recently been employed when your condition arose and file a claim within 30 days using the Employee Claim (C-3) form. Notify your employer in writing about the injury or illness details as well. More information is available at www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/onthejob/howto.jspat.
Contact the New York State Workers’ Compensation Board at (877) 632-4996 for more information or visit the website wcb.ny.gov.
Remember that disability benefits begin after eight days of disability and can be collected for up to 26 weeks, with payments every two weeks. Note that there’s a 7-day waiting period with no benefits, and you can receive 50% of your weekly wage, capped at $170 per week.
Updated on November 17, 2024
Enter your ZIP code or neighborhood in New York City and find out if you’re in close proximity to a hotspot here.
You can find daily updates of information about people who have tested positive for COVID-19 in NYC here.
schools.nyc.gov/school-life/food/food-benefits
833-452-0096
otda.sm.eisp.PEBT@otda.ny.gov
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, families of children eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in NYC’s in public schools and private schools are eligible for Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) food benefits. The total benefit amount is $420 for each eligible child.
This payment represents the value of school meals for the period of time from March when the schools closed until the end of the school year on June 26th.
How to Get the Benefit
-Children who receive free school lunches through the National School Lunch Program are eligible for P-EBT food benefits if their school has been operating with reduced in-person attendance due to COVID-19 during the 2020-21 school year
-Payments will be issued for each eligible school-aged child between the ages of 5 to 18 living in the household. The New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance is issuing these payments
–You do not (and cannot) apply for P-EBT food benefits
-Eligible children currently receiving SNAP or Temporary Assistance (cash) will have their P- EBT food benefits issued to their household’s EBT card.
-Eligible children who are currently enrolled in Medicaid and successfully accessed and redeemed their P-EBT food benefits for the 2019-20 school year on a NYS Medicaid card will receive their P-EBT food benefits for the 2020-21 school year on the same NYS Medicaid card.
-Eligible children who successfully accessed their food benefits for the 2019-20 school year on a P-EBT Food Benefit card will receive their food benefits for the 2020-21 school year on the same P-EBT Food Benefit card.
-All other eligible children will be mailed a P-EBT Food Benefit card with instructions explaining how to activate the card and access the food benefits.
***If you have not have been issued a payment or P-EBT card, please check the payment status of your school at pebtschoollist.powerappsportals.us***.
Click here for more information.
Debido a la pandemia COVID-19, familias de niños que califican para comidas gratis o a precio reducido en las escuelas públicas o privadas de Nueva York ahora califican para los beneficios de comida conocido como Transferencia Electrónica de Beneficios de la Pandemia (P-EBT por sus siglas en inglés). El total del monto del beneficio es de US$420 para cada niño que es elegible.
Este pago representa el valor de las comidas de la escuela durante el periodo de tiempo desde marzo cuando las escuelas cerraron hasta cuando el año escolar terminó el 26 de junio. Los pagos serán emitidos para cada niño elegible entre los 5 y los 18 años viviendo con la familia. La Oficina de Asistencia Temporaria y para la Dispacidad está emitiendo estos pagos.
Haz clic aquí para más información.
Learn how to boost your child’s confidence, keep your child on track with school work, protect your child from bullies, and keep your child healthy.
Visit Every Student Present by the NYS Parent Portal and learn to 1) boost your child’s self-confidence, 2) keep your child on track with school work 3) keep your child healthy, and 4)protect your child from bullies.
During these challenging times, resources may be of the most need for families. Text COVID to 692-692 for updates in NYC.
Access here this comprehensive live document with resources that cover food needs to legal help. As we learn more, we will be updating the list on a daily basis. If you have any questions, please contact us pediatrichealth@icahn.mssm.edu
Envia COVIDESP al 692-692 para notificationes en la ciudad de Nueva York. Encuentra una compilación de recursos disponibles para las familias impactadas en la ciudad de Nueva York por los cierres y cuarentenas debido al coronavirus COVID-19 aquí.
En este documento, aprende acerca de organizaciones y agencias gubernamentales que ofrecen servicios comunitarios. Para preguntas o si deseas compartir más recursos con nosotros, escríbenos al pediatrichealth@icahn.mssm.edu.
✔ Poison Control
✔ Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Unit (PEHSU)
✔ Environmental Pediatrics Clinic at Mount Sinai
✔ Organizations that provide in-home asthma visits: AIR-nyc, LSA Family Health Service, NYC Healthy Neighborhoods Program
✔ Lead Poisoning Programs & Centers
✔ Mold and Leak Ombudsperson Call Center (OCC)
✔ Tobacco Issues
✔ New York State Children Environmental Health Centers
✔ Prescriptions for Prevention
75 Maiden Ln #1102, New York, NY 10038
(646) 237-0103
info@reachoutandreadnyc.org
Reach Out and Read (ROR) is a research-driven intervention that provides children with books during pediatric checkups so that families can read to their children at home.
ROR partner with health care providers to put books in the hands of children, from birth to 5 years old, and literacy resources in the hands of caregivers. Learn more.
Want to find a pediatrician who participates in Reach Out and Read of Greater New York, so you can receive a FREE children’s book at every visit (from birth to five years old)? Click Here.
ROR GNY launched new virtual resources for your families! ROR NYC launched an 8-week virtual summer camp!
All of the content lives on the ROR GNY YouTube channel.
ROR ¡lanzó un nuevo programa virtual para todas las familias! ¡Es un campamento de verano de 8 semanas virtual! Conéctate en el canal YouTube de ROR GNY.
Cada semana tiene un tema diferente.
Week 1: Planeta Animal
Week 2: Los Estados Unidos – ¡celebrando la diversidad que hace hermoso a nuestro país!
Week 3: Viaje Jurásico
Week 4: Alrededor Del Mundo Por 5 días
Week 5: Ciencia Increíble
Week 6: Campando En El Mundo Salvaje
Week 7: Campo Espacial
Week 8: Sacuendiéndote Por Todo El Verano (música)
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Donna’s guide is a list of places that offer free breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Make sure to look at the addresses that are under the day of the week that you plan to get the meals. Locations change depending on the day.
Click the link Donna’s Guide Free Sit Down Meals in Manhattan for the list of addresses for free sit down meals in Manhattan.
La Guía de Donna es una lista de lugares que ofrecen desayuno , almuerzo, o cena gratis en Manhattan. Asegúrese de localizar la ubicación de los establecimientos dependiendo del día de visita. Para acceder a esta información haga clic en el enlace:
“Guía de Donna para buffets con asientos en Manhattan”
Updated on May 5, 2022
For a list of vetted pantries, click on your borough.
Informational handouts have been updated with current open pantries during COVID-19.
Information on food voucher assistance programs:
• WIC • SNAP
¿Dónde puedo encontrar alimentos saludables?
Encuentra una lista de despensas en cada condado en los siguientes enlaces.
Las hojas informacionales han sido actualizadas con detalles de despensas abiertas durante COVID-19.
• Bronx • Brooklyn • Manhattan • Queens • Toda la ciudad de Nueva York
Información acerca de programas de asistencia para alimentos (con cupones para comida) WIC y SNAP
If you want to display a CAP4Kids poster in your office, use it for a social service project, or just give it to a friend, this is the place.
CAP4Kids poster
The process of asserting oneself or interceding on behalf of others within a system to get the benefits for which they are eligible. Through both direct aid to families and broader-based policy work, the goal of advocacy is to foster the self-empowerment of families by educating them about their own rights.