SKIP of NY (New York)

About

Established in 1983, SKIP is the only 501(c)(3) nonprofit of its kind in New York. Each year, SKIP helps over 5,000 medically fragile and developmentally disabled children by linking them to a wide range of services from nursing care, medical equipment and home modifications to educational and recreational programs. With such services in place, children can live at home with their families, enhance the healing process, participate in their schools and communities, realize their full potential – and reduce the cost of their healthcare.

Services Provided

Independent/Community Living

• Recreation (e.g., parks, sports centers, arts, summer camps)
• Home modifications (e.g., ramps, environmental control)
• Financial assistance (e.g., public assistance, financial literacy)

Family Supports

• Support groups (e.g., parents, caregivers, peers)
• Educational resources for families
• Evaluations (e.g., psychological, neurological, assistive technology, developmental)
• Respite services

Education/Training

• Preschool/early childhood programs

Other Services

• Advocacy

Supported Age Ranges

• Early childhood (0-5)
• School age (5-18)

Counties Served

• NEW YORK
• BRONX
• KINGS
• QUEENS