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Local Programs
Clifton Park–Halfmoon Public Library English Language Learning & Citizenship
Free ESL classes for adults at all levels (conversation, reading, writing, grammar) plus an 8-week U.S. Citizenship preparation course.
Sign up via the CPL program calendar or form: cphlibrary.org/programs-events/english-language-learning/ (cphlibrary.org)
Evening conversational classes also available most weeks (cphlibrary.libnet.info)
Head Start & Early Head Start (LifeWorks)
Federally funded preschool classrooms and family supports for 3- to 5-year-olds from low-income households in Saratoga County.
Operated by LifeWorks; state-licensed centers, NYS-certified teachers (lifeworksaction.org)
Saratoga County EOC Head Start
Free Head Start/Early Head Start services for pregnant women and children birth–5, with priority for low-income, homeless, foster-care, TANF or SSI families.
Saratoga County EOC, 40 New Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866; (518) 226-0450 (headstartprograms.org)
Saratoga County Department of Social Services
Assistance with Temporary Assistance (TANF), SNAP (food stamps), HEAP (energy assistance), Medicaid/Child Health Plus, child welfare, employment & training, and referrals to work supports.
152 West High Street, Ballston Spa, NY 12020; (518) 884-4140 (saratogacountyny.gov)
CAPTAIN Community Human Services – Family Support Services
Behavioral health and wrap-around in-home services (CFTSS) for children, youth, and families covered by NYS Medicaid; linkage to community resources.
Clifton Park Office: 103 Sitterly Road, Clifton Park, NY 12065; (518) 371-1185 (captaincares.org)
Northern Rivers Families United Network
Free peer support groups for families facing similar challenges (developmental, behavioral, or social needs).
Saratoga County: Northern Rivers, 653 Plank Road, Clifton Park, NY 12065 (northernrivers.org)
State & National Programs
State & National Programs
New York State Office for New Americans (ONA)
Statewide network connecting new Americans to free services: legal clinics, ESL, workforce training, and civic engagement.
Find a local community-based provider: dos.ny.gov/office-new-americans (dos.ny.gov)
NY State OTDA Support Programs
Through the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance: TANF cash assistance, SNAP, emergency housing, refugee & immigrant youth engagement, and parenting support initiatives.
Program overview: (otda.ny.gov)
Head Start / Early Head Start (Federal)
Nationwide, free early-childhood education, health, nutrition, and family-support services for income-eligible families.
Apply via the local EOC Head Start or search at headstart.gov
Women, Infants & Children (WIC)
Nutrition education, healthy-food vouchers, breastfeeding support, and referrals for pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women, and children up to age 5.
Find your local WIC agency: health.ny.gov/prevention/nutrition/wic/
Medicaid & CHIP (Child Health Plus)
No- or low-cost health coverage for eligible children and adults. New York’s enrollment at health.ny.gov/health_care/
211 New York (United Way)
Free, confidential, 24/7 referral line connecting callers to health, housing, food, legal assistance, employment, mental health, domestic-violence services, and more.
Dial 2-1-1 or text your ZIP to 898-211; online at 211newyork.org and unitedwaygcr.org
Adult Education / ESL Classes
Beyond public libraries, many BOCES and community colleges offer free or low-cost ESL and citizenship classes—search Saratoga County BOCES and SUNY Cobleskill programs.
https://www.capitalregionboces.org/adult-education/classes-programs/learn-english/
Refugee & Immigrant Legal Services
Programs via Catholic Charities, CAMBA, and local legal-aid organizations counsel on visas, green cards, asylum, and citizenship.
https://www.ccrcda.org/ Catholic Charities of the Dioceses of Albany
https://www.lasnny.org/ Legal-Aid Society Saratoga
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