Monthly Program Updates
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) can help you with workplace challenges as well as mental health, substance abuse, financial and legal issues and finding child or elder care opportunities; and much more.
The EAP coordinators at your agency are available to provide support, information, an assessment of your situation, and customized referrals to local resources to help you make the change you need in your life.
For information and resources for a variety of issues, contact your EAP coordinator at coordinator listing or call 1-800-822-0244.
Pre-Retirement Planning Information
Social Security Administration
When calculating my Social Security benefit, what is my full retirement age?
If you were born from 1943 to 1960, the age at which full retirement benefits are payable increases gradually to age 67. In 2021, if your birth year is 1954 or earlier, you’re already eligible for your full Social Security benefit. Use the following chart to find out your full retirement age.
Year of Birth Full Retirement Age
1943-1954 66 years
1955 66 years and 2 months
1956 66 years and 4 months
1957 66 years and 6 months
1958 66 years and 8 months
1959 66 years and 10 months
1960 or later 67 years
For more information on your Social Security benefits go to: www.ssa.gov or call (800) 772-1213.
Information Source: The Self-Help Guide to Pre-Retirement Planning, Chapter 11, page 3.
Self-Help Guide to Pre-Retirement Planning
For Pre-Retirement Planning information, go to: DIRECTIONS: Pre-Retirement Planning Information
NYS Network Child Care Center Highlight
A NYS Network Child Care Center will be highlighted each month.
A NYS Network Child Care Center will be highlighted each month. This month we are spotlighting Small Wonders Child Care Center.
Small Wonders Child Care Center, located at the Suffolk State Office Building in Hauppauge, began offering child care services in 1990. The Center is licensed by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services and provides year-round quality child care to infants, toddlers, and preschool children in a safe and loving environment. It specializes in a high quality, developmentally appropriate program where the curriculum is both creative and educational. The Center offers priority enrollment to New York State employees as well the community at large when space permits.
Some quick facts about Small Wonders Child Care Center:
- The Center is open year-around, Monday through Friday, 6:45 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
- It provides care for infants (starting at six weeks old), toddlers, and preschool children.
- It provides breakfast, lunch, and a snack each day.
To arrange a visit or for additional information, please contact Small Wonders Child Care Center at: [email protected] or (631) 360-0472. Also visit their website at: www.smallwondersccc.org.
For a full list of NYS Network Child Care Centers and additional child care information, go to: NYS Network Child Care Centers.