Children potentially needing help include those who are having trouble speaking, hearing, seeing, walking, standing, playing, paying attention, or just getting along with others. Brooklyn ECDC serves only children and families who live in Brooklyn. However, the program can provide the phone numbers of ECDCs serving other boroughs and other parts of New York State. Location and Travel Information Brooklyn ECDC is located at 160 Lawrence Avenue in Brooklyn, between Ocean Parkway and McDonald Avenue. The location is easily accessible to bus and subway transportation, and there is street parking available in the neighborhood.
Transportation is available on a limited basis for some applicants.
In addition, the After School Program offers important respite time to families during a period of the day when childcare is critically needed. Services Students participate in a variety of recreational and socialization activities that enhance peer interaction and social development. The Manhattan program is based at PS 138 at 30 at 144-178 East 128th Street, and the Brooklyn program is based at PS 396 at 110 Chester Street. In addition, full day trips to area attactions are scheduled twice a week. Eligibility Brooklyn residents, age 13-21, who have a developmental disability and live at home are elegible for this program.