Chapin Home for the Aging

165-01 Chapin Parkway
Jamaica, NY 11432    

Agency Contact
Kathleen Ferrara
(718) 739-2523, ext. 2120
Note: First contact must be via email
kferrara@chapinhome.org
http://www.chapinhome.org
    
Nature and Purpose of Agency

• Residential facility for the aging.
• Tasks Available for Students
• Various tasks available including; visiting and transporting (by wheelchair) residents, recreation and reading to residents.

Time Requirements
No special requirements.

Student Awareness/Special Instructions
Two (2) medical requirements – MMR information and recent PPD (within 8 months). Reference Letter from the AS-L office. In addition, students must be informed that there is to be NO FOOD and NO FLUIDS given to any resident at any time. Also, if students are not sure of any situation at any time during the visit to reach out to the nurse or adminstrator at the home. 

Agency Directions
By Car
Union Tpke west to 164st. Make a left, cross over Grand Central Parkway. Make a left at second traffic light onto Chapin Parkway. Chapin Home is up the hill on the left. (Please note that there is no parking in their lot during the weekend day office hours. You must find parking on the street. Evenings and Weekends you can often get a spot)