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Provides programming designed to be responsive to the unique needs of the community's residents. Offers many diverse programs in order to build strength, eliminate barriers, improve lives, and make a difference within the community. Typical programs can include GED and ESL education, job training programs, Head Start and day care, weatherization and energy assistance programs, health services, and services for older adults.

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Provides assistance enrolling eligible children, families and individuals in low or no-cost state health insurance plans including Medicaid and Child Health Plus. Assists in enrollment with small business health insurance. Additional help is provided navigating the health insurance marketplace for people not eligible for state health insurance options.

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Provides access to local public records. Fulfills Freedom of Information requests. Administers various state and local license permits. Serves as the Registrar of Vital Statistics and provides various services related to birth and death certificates, and marriage licenses.

Finger Lakes Region 211

Provides assistance enrolling eligible individuals in Medicare, Medicaid, and long-term care applications for Aged, Blind and Disabled. Additional help is provided navigating the health insurance marketplace for people not eligible for state health insurance options.

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Provides personal grooming supplies as available.

Finger Lakes Region 211

Provides early childhood education and family support services to children and families. The program goal is to offer a wide range of social and educational experiences to help prepare children and families for a successful transition into kindergarten. Services also include nutritious meals, health screenings and services for children with disabilities. Limited transportation is available to participants of the Friendship and Wellsville centers. Children and families enrolled in the home based option receive education and family services during their weekly home visit, each lasting 1.5 hours each week.

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Provides a free drop in center that offers free meals and nutritious snacks, homework help, outdoor and indoor games and recreation, substance abuse prevention education, community service opportunities, arts and crafts, occasional field trips, and other fun activities for children and teens. All activities are supervised by adult staff.

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Provides practical steps you need to take in the early days following a death.

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Library services vary by location but can include summer reading programs, public computers with internet access, free wireless connections, children and adult book clubs, story times, outreach services to elderly and local schools, copying and faxing services, and public meeting rooms.

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Offers community-based living for adults who have emotional disturbances but who do not require inpatient psychiatric hospitalization with the goal of transitioning them to viable lives within the community. Living arrangements are either in one of the agency run Community Residences or in a private home Family Care Residence.

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Provides shelter service for stray, homeless, abused and abandoned animals within the City of Elmira. Offers and promotes low-cost animal adoptions. Hosts low-cost spay/neuter clinics for the public. Also investigates complaints of cruelty, neglect, and abandonment. All complaints are kept confidential, and can be made anonymously.

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Provides comprehensive educational program in a private school to prepare students from grade six to grade twelve to meet graduation requirements as set by the state. Includes extracurricular activities that give students a wide range of opportunities to be involved in student life.

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Offers flexible higher education to adult learners, through guided independent study. Students plan their own degrees within guidelines, making use of prior college credit, college level learning acquired outside the classroom, and studies which will meet their academic needs. Has no campus, no curriculum and no classes to attend. Work one-on-one with a mentor or tutor, on own schedule. Fully accredited part of the State University System and participates in all federal and state financial aid programs. Offers Associates, Bachelors and Masters degrees.

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Hears cases involving vandalism, disorderly conduct, public intoxication, traffic violations, and other offenses that happen within the city or town. Accepts payments for restitution or fines ordered through the court.

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Pick up and impound or return if known, to their owner’s domestic dogs who have strayed from their homes. Also included enforce laws and complaints regarding dogs who have bitten someone or are otherwise making nuisances of themselves. Most animal control programs are unable to handle nuisance wildlife.

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Brings together people of many faiths to help their neighbors in need. A national program made up of volunteers that shop, drive or just check in on individuals with long-term health needs in order to help them stay in their homes longer.

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Provides information for individuals, families, businesses and communities about preparing for and responding to natural and man-made disasters, acts of terrorism, bioterrorism, infectious disease outbreaks and other public health emergencies. Assists in bringing partners together in times of emergency or disaster.

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Offers information and referral to individuals regarding the prevention of birth defects and infant mortality as well as for individuals who have been born with birth defects.

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Provides access, contacts and information to aid in the success of member businesses, serves as a unified voice of advocacy on behalf of the business community. Provides member services including group health insurance.

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Serves as a liaison for and facilitator of emergency response training. Provides emergency planning, preparedness, response and recovery efforts during an emergency also has listings of hazardous materials. Assigns house numbers so residents can better be located in an emergency.

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Provides building code information as well as ensured local building codes are enforced including taking and investigating reports of violations. Issues building permits.

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Provides group or individualized training to individuals who need guidance on learning how to navigate safely and independently on public transportation. Program is designed for individuals with disabilities, but will service anyone. Training is facilitated by a Chemung Arc staff member.

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Offers a smoking cessation program specifically designed for adults desiring to quit smoking. Teaches skills and techniques that have proven to help smokers quit in a group clinic setting or through an online program and self-help book.

Finger Lakes Region 211

Provides access to local public records. Fulfills Freedom of Information Law requests. Administers various state and local licenses and permits. Serves as the Registrar of Vital Statistics and provides various services related to birth and death certificates, and marriage licenses. Issues dog licenses and provides dog control services.

Finger Lakes Region 211

Provides early childhood education and family support services to children and families. The program goal is to offer a wide range of social and educational experiences to help prepare children and families for a successful transition into kindergarten. Also offers home visitors to families of program participants and to families who do not have a Head Start within their school district. Visits are designed to strengthen family protective factors and encourage family resilience using supportive services, education on child development, offering community referrals, and supporting families with their goals.

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