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Free Family and Youth Peer Support

The Family Youth and Peer Support (FYPS) Program is a free resource for Brooklyn youth and families facing social, emotional, developmental, substance use, or behavioral challenges. Operated by the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, FYPS offers peer-led support to youth ages 8–24 and their caregivers, with no insurance required. Services focus on empowerment, connection to care, and overcoming barriers. Youth involved with mental health services, ACS, housing or immigration systems, juvenile justice, DOE, or OPWDD may qualify. Those facing physical, economic, or social challenges are also encouraged to connect.

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Free Help with TPS and Work Authorization Applications

Schedule a free and confidential in-person appointment in Manhattan for assistance to apply for: Temporary Protected Status (TPS) • Employment Authorization Document (EAD). This service is available to new migrants who arrived on or after July 1, 2022, and reside in New York City. To make an appointment: call 646-375-9500 (available in English, Spanish, French, Haitian Creole) or fill out the form linked below.

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Apply to the New York Public Radio Advisory Board

The New York Public Radio Community Advisory Board (CAB) is accepting applications for new members. The CAB plays a key role in connecting NYPR to communities across the listening area, shaping the station’s strategic direction, and ensuring that WNYC, WQXR, Gothamist, New Jersey Public Radio, WNYC Studios, and the Jerome L. Greene Performance Space meet the coverage, content, and cultural needs of its audience. CAB members represent diverse backgrounds, beliefs, professions, and age groups, all committed to growing and strengthening public radio in New York. The CAB is looking for listeners to join this important conversation.

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Free Site Safety Training – Get Certified for Construction Work

Prepare for a career in construction with free Site Safety Training (SST). NYC Local Law 196 requires all workers on major construction sites to complete SST training. This program offers both the 10-hour and 40-hour SST courses at no cost. Eligible participants must be 18 or older, NYC residents with proof of residency, and have access to a laptop or desktop with a working camera for virtual sessions. Attendance for all sessions is required to complete the course. Whether you’re already in construction or seeking entry-level employment, this training provides you with the necessary qualifications to work safely and legally.

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