Lower East Side Family Union, founded in 1974, assists immigrants with adjusting to the country. It is a preventative program, educating and advocating for families. Services include foster care prevention services, mental retardation referral, and advocacy and parent education. Its case workers speak English, Spanish, Cantonese and Mandarin, and service the Elmhurst, Forest Hills, Flushing, Corona, Rego Park and Jackson Heights communities.
This office, which is associated with the Forest Hills Community Center located to the north, is a case management office for homebound seniors in Forest Hills.
At this location, seniors in need of services can find resources and case workers to help them with everything they need in their daily lives. The offices are open weekdays, during normal business hours, to grant ready access to any resident in need of services.