Benefits Plus

Training

The Center for Benefits and Services provides training for social service providers on a full range of public benefits and subsidized housing programs, from the basic through advanced levels.  These 3-hour workshops are offered regularly throughout the year at CSS for a moderate fee.

Participants in our basic workshops receive a Participant Guide and an Appendix to follow during the session, which includes not only the information covered in the training, but listings of local government offices and valuable resources, case example and answers, advocacy tips, samples of pertinent government agency notices, a glossary and more.

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Publications

In addition to the 4^th edition of Benefits Plus, CBS offers additional publications as follows. 

New York City: A Basic Guide to Services and Community Resources

Designed to provide quick-and-easy access to essential services and resources, this Fifth Edition is the first place to turn to for basic information on over 750 organizations and services in New York City. Organized by 75 different service categories, it includes an agency's services, street address, phone and fax numbers, e-mail and web address. Service categories include Child Care, Employment & Training, Housing Resources, Immigration Services, Legal Services, Mental Health, and many more. The cost of the guide is $25.00.

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Consumer Benefit Brochures

Easy to understand brochures on public benefit programs and publicly subsidized housing written in Q & A format with case examples to explain complex issues.  The brochures explain who can qualify, how to apply and what to do if something goes wrong.  Click here to view and download.