Agency Name/Address:
Heart Share First Step Early Childhood Center
118-01 101st Ave
Richmond Hill, NY 11419
Agency Contact Name:
Assistant Director, Kathy Toal
Phone Number: (718) 441-5333
Email: Kathy.Toal@heartshare.org
Nature and Purpose of Agency:
Heart Share Human Services of NY is a non-profit human
services agency dedicated to bettering the lives of people in need
of special services and support. Heart Share is a dynamic,
caring agency serving children, adults and families
city-wide.
First Step serves children from birth through five years of
age.
Tasks Available for Students:
A wide variety of Center-based services are available from
birth through two years of age, a Preschool program and recreation
and therapy programs for children ages three to five. First
Step serves infants, pre-schoolers and toddlers with; speech and
language delays, behavior disorders, mental retardation, physical
handicaps, autism, Down’s Syndrome and other special medical
conditions.
In addition to early childhood services, there are programs
working with developmental disabilities, adult day treatment
services, foster care and adoption, community based family service
centers, a Beacon Program and services for people with
HIV/AIDS.
Time Requirements:
No special requirements.
Student Awareness/Special
Instructions:
Medical Form (on File) Department of Health Medical completed
within last year; interview with Assistant Director required.
Other opportunities with Heart Share Human Services of NY may be
available regarding services for person with HIV/AIDS, Adult
Services, Etc. Contact Kathy Toal for additional
information.
Agency Directions:
Public Transportation: Take the “A” train to Lefferts
Blvd. Walk 2 blocks North of the station to 101 Ave.
The school is on the corner between 116th and 115th Street.
From the Jamaica Bus terminal, take the Q8 which runs on 101 Ave to
177th street stop.
From Manhattan: Take the Grand Central Parkway to the Van
Wyck Expressway South towards Kennedy Airport. Take the Van
Wyck to the Atlantic Ave. exit. Stay on the service road of
the Van Wyck to 101 Ave. and make a RIGHT. Stay on 101 Ave.
about 2 miles to the school. School will be on the right,
between 116th and 115th Street.
From Long Island: Take the Belt Parkway west towards Kennedy
Airport to the Van Wyck Expressway North to Liberty Ave.
exit. Take the service Road of the Van Wyck upon exiting past
Liberty Ave. to 101 ave. Make a LEFT. The school is
about 2 miles on the Right, between 116th and 115th street.