10/29: Cash Assistance Application Process - Advanced
Learn program requirements in NYC, including the eligibility interview, child support requirements, eligibility verification (BEV), screening for substance abuse and domestic violence, and work rules. Approved for 2 contact hours for LMSWs, LCSWs, and LMHCs, and 2 clock hours for OASAS. Contact us for group discounts at bplc@cssny.org or 212-614-5338.
11/5/25: Coordination of Medicare and Medicaid - Advanced
Learn about how Medicare and Medicaid coverage work together for "dual eligibles," as well as instances when they do not, and discover coverage options. Approved for 2.5 contact hours for LMSWs, LCSWs, and LMHCs, and 2.5 clock hours for OASAS. Contact us for group discounts at bplc@cssny.org or 212-614-5338.
11/12: Cash Assistance Rental Subsidy Program: FHEPS
The Family Homelessness and Eviction Prevention Supplement (FHEPS) is a rental subsidy for NYC families with children. Learn about FHEPS eligibility, benefits, and calculating the subsidy and rent share. Approved for 2 contact hours for LMSWs, LCSWs, and LMHCs, and 2 clock hours for OASAS. Contact us for group discounts at bplc@cssny.org or 212-614-5338.
11/19: One Shot Deals: Obtaining Emergency Assistance
Learn about the types of emergency assistance available to low-income New Yorkers and discover application processes, repayment rules, and more. Approved for 2 contact hours for LMSWs, LCSWs, and LMHCs, and 2 clock hours for OASAS. Contact us for group discounts at bplc@cssny.org or 212-614-5338.
12/3: Housing Court: Nonpayment Eviction Cases & A Roadmap for Navigating NYC Housing Court
Learn about housing court processes, tenant defenses, possible housing court outcomes, how a tenant can stop or delay an eviction, and more. Approved for 2 contact hours for LMSWs, LCSWs, and LMHCs, and 2 clock hours for OASAS. Contact us for group discounts at bplc@cssny.org or 212-614-5338.
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