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ACS — Child Care Voucher Information
ACS Child and Family Well-Being call-center contact for child-care voucher questions. Eligibility and funding rules apply; eligible applicants may be placed on a waitlist. An application does not guarantee an immediate voucher or a child-care place. Use official ACS guidance for current application steps.
BMCC — Free HSE/GED and ESOL Programs
Free, in-person HSE/GED preparation and ESOL for applicants age 19 or older with a valid New York address. ESOL starts at high-beginner level. Submit the official interest form for a future information and assessment session; a form does not guarantee placement. The listed phone reaches Continuing Education.
BOC Women’s Business Center — Staten Island
Staten Island business-center contact in the Business Outreach Center Network. The official site lists counseling, workshops and other entrepreneur resources. Contact the center to arrange counseling, confirm program eligibility, meeting location and any workshop fees.
Bronx Chamber of Commerce
Bronx business association. Contact the Chamber for current membership, programs, networking opportunities and business-support referrals. Confirm availability and any fees directly.
Bronx Community College — Adult Education
CUNY lists Bronx Community College as a provider of free English, pre-HSE basic education and HSE/GED preparation classes. Contact the campus program before visiting to confirm current offerings, eligibility, assessment, schedule and available places.
Bronx Small Business Development Center
Small-business advising for entrepreneurs and existing businesses in Bronx County. The center offers guidance on business planning, marketing, financing preparation and government contracting. Request an appointment through the official SBDC site or contact the center to confirm services and meeting arrangements.
BronxWorks
Bronx community organization providing family support, housing-related assistance, education, older-adult and workforce programs. The listed number is the administrative office. Contact the organization to identify the appropriate program.
BronxWorks — Morris Older Adult Center
BronxWorks older-adult center offering community programs. The organization lists meals, recreation, educational and exercise activities across its centers, with offerings varying by location. Call Morris to confirm age requirements, enrollment, current activities, meal arrangements and accessibility before visiting.
BronxWorks — Workforce Development
Employment-support program offering job readiness, training, job referrals and financial counseling. Some programs serve specific groups, including young adults and housing-program residents. Contact the workforce office for current information sessions and eligibility; participation does not guarantee a job.
BronxWorks Homebase — Jackson Avenue
Homelessness-prevention assistance for eligible households in ZIP codes 10451, 10452, 10454 and 10455. BronxWorks can assess housing problems and connect clients with services or referrals. Call before visiting to confirm intake; residents in other ZIP codes should use the official NYC Homebase locator.
Brooklyn Center for Independence of the Disabled
Brooklyn independent-living organization serving people with disabilities. The official contact page lists its downtown Brooklyn office and general phone. Call to discuss available support, intake and accessibility needs before visiting.
Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce
Brooklyn business association. Contact the Chamber for current membership, programs, networking opportunities and business-support referrals. Confirm availability and any fees directly.
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