While HWCLI provides direct services to individuals and families through multiple initiatives, its advocacy efforts address systemic issues and barriers on the local, state and federal levels.  HWCLI responds to Long Island's needs through four focus areas: 

Health Care Access
  Programs:
    Child and Family Health Plus Facilitated Enrollment Program
    Medicare Access Project
  Advocacy:
    Access Health Care Long Island Coalition

Economic Security
  Program:
    Community Computer Connection Program
    Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Assistance Program
    Census 2010: IT'S IN OUR HANDS
  Advocacy:
    Long Island Earned Income Tax Credit Coalition
    Smart Government for Strong Families
    Fight for Families

Nutritional Security
  Program:
    Nutrition Outreach and Education Program
    Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for Seniors
  Advocacy:
    Long Island Anti-Hunger Task Force 

Disaster Preparedness
  Programs:
     Long Island Unmet Needs Roundtable 
     Minority Community Emergency Preparedness Outreach Project
  Advocacy:
      Long Island Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasters