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Provides counseling and affiliated services to pregnant unwed parents adoption services and placement for adoptive families and placing parents support and enrichment services to families including counseling for adoptees, adoptive families and birth parents community cultural and educational outreach services. Information provided upon telephone or written request.

Offers support services for grandparents or other relatives who are raising a grandchild(ren), or other related children.

This is a 12 week small group meeting for parents and caregivers. The program includes activities, discussions, a family-style meal, and complimentary childcare.

This is a 12 week small group meeting for parents and caregivers. The program includes activities, discussions, a family-style meal, and complimentary childcare.

Provides family focused integrated early intervention and preschool programs for children ages birth-5 years who have a range of developmental disabilities. Program includes diagnostic and evaluation services, full and partial day classroom programs, home visits by educators and clinicians, parent education, counseling and support and speech, physical, and occupational therapies. Also a UPK provider for the Connetquot School District.

Early Head Start, federally authorized and funded preschool and early childhood education for low income children ages birth to five in Rockland County.

Provides family focused integrated early intervention and preschool programs for children ages birth-5 years who have a range of developmental disabilities. Program includes diagnostic and evaluation services full and partial day classroom programs home visits by educators and clinicians parent education, counseling and support and speech, physical and occupational therapies. Also a UPK provider for the Huntington School District.

Provides evaluations and early intervention for infants and toddlers birth to 3 years with developmental disabilities or delays in the home, at the child care site or at VCLC. Includes physical, occupational, speech, feeding and educational therapies, applied behavior analysis, infant/toddler development groups, family support groups, social work, parent education and counseling services and ongoing service coordination. Parent/child groups available weekdays and Saturday. Appointment required.

Offers family caregivers the opportunity to connect one-to-one with someone who has first-hand experience as a caregiver of a child with the same type of disability, chronic illness, or health care concern.

Provides a safe place for those interested in being supported and/or supporting other women and families through pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum, and all stages of parenting. Topics can include: infertility, birth, pregnancy, postpartum, mental health challenges, abortion, loss and grief.

Fifteen week parenting course designed to prepare participants from diverse backgrounds to take on leadership roles in their communities. Provides retreats, workshops and a practicum to empower participants. No cost meals and child care provided. Call for meeting times.

A coordinated group of lactation consultants and specialists share resources and best practices to improve breastfeeding success.

Offers support groups for parents of infants/toddlers who have been diagnosed with emotional or behavioral disabilities, to share resources, experiences, concerns, ideas and solutions.

Provides a variety of emergency services for food, clothing, financial assistance, shelter, and job information. Other services are Bereavement Support Groups Divorce/Separation Support Group Home Visits, chores, and phone visits to homebound Lend-A-Helping Hand for women with breast cancer Lending services of medical items (i.e. wheelchairs, walkers, etc.) Meals on Wheels Senior Citizen Services information Thanksgiving Ministry Thrift Store Transportation to and from medical appointments and personal needs (a van with a lift is also available). Bagels and Bingo is a monthly program to bring homebound seniors out to the Parish Center in cooperation with the Rosemary Kennedy BOCES School. Call Ministry's coordinator for further information regarding all services.

A support group for individuals and couples who are going through the adoption process or have already adopted, to share concerns, get helpful advice, etc.

Serves children ages 5-21 with a diagnosis of autism, intellectual disability, or multiple disabilities. Teaches language and communication skills, self-help and activities of daily living, and behavior management. Other services include vocational activities, crisis intervention for families and parent education, counseling and support.

Support for parents and primary caregivers of children, teens and young adults living with mental health concerns. A collaboration between NAMI Rockland and Rockland Partnership for Safe Youth.

A family-driven service in which caregivers partner with a Family Peer Advocate who has lived experience helping parents navigate systems more effectively, learn from the experiences of other families, decrease isolation, and gain hope, ideas, and information. Families can enroll in one or all of the following service components to best meet their needs: - Individual Mentoring & Skills Development: Can be delivered in the home, community and/or office. A Family Peer Advocate provides mentoring, skills development, support, and information on community resources and linkage to other services. - Family Advocacy: This service is short term and provides instruction, support, and advocacy in areas such as School and Committee of Special Education (CSE), court (preparedness and support), and systems navigation (working with providers in various systems of care). - Parent Education & Empowerment Groups: Trainings and support groups that provide information on community resources, parent connections, and skills development. Offers opportunities for parents/caregivers to connect and build natural community supports with other parents/caregivers facing similar challenges.

Provides a supportive environment for breastfeeding mothers and their babies, along with free breast feeding support, resources, and one-on-one assistance from an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). Weekly drop-in support is available for both pregnant and breastfeeding moms through the Baby Cafe, which offers education, networking, and time for moms to share their breastfeeding experiences. Infant feeding class available several times a year at no cost.

Uses the evidence-based Incredible Years, Tuning Into Teens, and Nurturing Parenting curricula to provide education and support for parents of children ages 0-18 from a variety of languages and cultural backgrounds. Parent groups are designed to strengthen parent-child interactions, improve children's social and emotional competence, and reduce behavioral issues and related harsh discipline. All groups are free and open to the public and led by NYSPEP Credentialed Parenting Educators. Fall, Spring, and Summer sessions offered in both online and in-person formats. These groups offer parents and caregivers an opportunity to share, learn, and connect with one another to discuss challenges, problem-solve, learn how to build healthier family relationships, and promote more successful social, emotional, and academic outcomes for their children. Individualized family sessions also available. Both referrals and walk-ins welcome. Spaces limited to 14 participants per group.

Offers a peer-led support group for parents of children with special mental health needs, which focus on achieving self-directed goals and reducing family isolation.

A coordinated group of lactation consultants and specialists share resources and best practices to improve breastfeeding success.

Families Together provide information, peer support, recreation, referrals and linkages to services, support items, and advocacy for children, youth and families. A range of recreational activities for youth, peer-led support groups and peer self advocacy training and educational and vocational development are offered. There are support groups for parents of children with social, emotional, or behavioral concerns and a social worker will work with families and staff to help identify social, emotional or behavioral challenges at an earlier age through assessment, brief support/therapy, and trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy.

Provides family education groups, parent support groups, parent information exchanges, referrals, advocacy, and case management.