| Q.
How do I know if my child is eligible for
Yedei Chesed’s services? |
A.
A Yedei Chesed intake coordinator will do
an assessment of your child’s eligibility
to determine if s/he qualifies, according
to guidelines established by the State of
New York. |
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| Q.
How do I apply for Yedei Chesed’s different
programs? |
A.
The appropriate applications can be obtained
simply by calling our office. |
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| Q.
Does each program require its own application? |
A.
Yes, a different application will have to
be completed for each program. |
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| Q.
Upon submission of the application, how is
the approval of my funds for my child determined? |
A.
Allocation of funds for each applicant is
determined by the careful consideration of
the members of our panel. They prioritize
all requests, based on need and available
funding. |
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| Q.
How often do the members of your panel convene
to review and determine funding for those
applications submitted to your office? |
A.
On a regular basis, applications are reviewed
at which time a decision to allocate available
funds is decided. Thereafter, written notification
is promptly sent to recipient. |
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| Q.
Is there a deadline that must be met? |
A.
Yes. You will receive notification by mail
that will specify the deadline when Yedei
Chesed must receive your paperwork. If one
fails to submit the documentation needed within
the requisite time frame, moneys awarded will
be redistributed to other families. |
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| Q.
Can I assume that my child will be accepted
as soon as I apply? |
A.
Unfortunately, no. Due to numerous requests,
many applicants have to be placed on a wait
list. However, please be assured that you
will be informed as soon as there is an available
opportunity. |
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| Q.
Do I have to send along food with my child? |
A.
No, at the Sunday, legal holiday and after
school programs, Yedei Chesed provides nutritious
snacks and drinks. At our summer day camp,
lunch and snacks are also provided. |
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| Q.
Who arranges transportation from my child’s
school to the after school program? |
A.
If your child receives transportation services
through East Ramapo Central School District,
our program director will gladly make the
necessary arrangements. If a private bus company
transports your child, you are required to
make the appropriate arrangements directly
from school. |
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| Q.
At the conclusion of the after school program,
is transportation provided to bring my child
back home? |
A.
Yes, the program’s bus or van will bring
your child home. |
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| Q.
Who determines which families will attend
the retreat? |
A.
A committee establishes a priority list of
clients to be invited. We attempt to alternate
places to families who haven’t attended
recently. |
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| Q.
Do parents incur any costs for the weekend
retreat? |
A.
No, only a nominal fee to guarantee your reservation. |
