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211 Western New York

211 Western New York

Provides the following for developmentally disabled individuals with epilepsy: - Advocacy for all ages - Counseling for all ages - Information and referral for all ages - Developmentally disabled parent training - Parenting skills for parents of developmentally disabled children ages birth-22 - Support groups for adults ages 18-65, including parenting support Other support services may include: - Case Management/Service Coordination - Forms preparation assistance - Scholarships - Telephone reassurance

211 Western New York

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.

211 Western New York

Offers school-based and family-based approaches to preventing out-of-home placement of at-risk youth in all school districts throughout Cattaraugus County. (Families & Schools Together, Truancy Prevention, Family Group Conferencing, etc.) CPS Contract Cases: A program designed to prevent the need for future CPS involvement by engaging families who are experiencing challenges early, providing support to build family resiliency, and helping families develop neighborhood and community-based supports. Referrals are accepted from CPS county-wide. Home Visiting Program: An in-home parenting program that provides parenting skills and structure in a one-on-one setting. Program addresses safety and risk in the home and works on identifying goals within the family. Parenting Workshop: A seven-week parenting class that uses the Active Parenting model. Parenting skills are taught in classroom/group settings. Supervised Visitation: Arranged and set up such that non-custodial parents have access to their children in a safe environment. Supervised visits are utilized as a safety measure to ensure that children are safe, while also allowing parents to build relationships with their children. Parenting skills and support are provided to both the parents and the children during the visits. New Pathways to Responsible Fatherhood Initiative: The focus of the group is to promote fatherhood and the importance of being a positive male role model for children. The group is open to any male who plays a role in a child's life (Father, Step-Father, Grandfather, Uncle, Friend).

211 Western New York

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.

211 Hudsson Valley / ADK

New parents meet to exchange knowledge, share ideas, and express concerns with other new parents.

211 Hudsson Valley / ADK

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.

211 Western New York

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.

211 Western New York

Support group for fathers to meet and discuss the joys and struggles of being a parent.

211 Hudsson Valley / ADK

Offers support groups for parents of children with emotional and behavioral disabilities, to share resources, experiences, concerns, ideas and solutions.

211 Hudsson Valley / ADK

Offers a support group for families who are at risk of having their children placed outside the home, which helps them develop pro-active coping strategies, problem solving, communication skills, stigma awareness, self-care and advocacy to help inform, educate and broaden the families perspectives. Also provides child care for support group participants.

211 Hudsson Valley / ADK

Provides parenting workshops, toddler story hours and playgroups, parent support groups, book clubs, home visiting, and referrals to community resources.

211 Western New York

A support group for young moms and moms-to-be ages 21 and under. Rides available; moms must provide their own car seat if bringing a child. Childcare is provided; please bring a packed diaper bag if bringing a child. Dinner or snack provided; please inform the group about any dietary restrictions. HOURS: First Tuesday of each month, 6pm-7pm.

211 Western New York

211 Western New York

Provides adult behavioral health services, family counseling, psychiatric treatment, individual and group counseling, and crisis intervention. Offers support groups on parenting, self-esteem, stress management, MICA (Mentally Impaired Chemically Addicted), social skills, men's issues, and teens' issues.

211 Western New York

211 Western New York

Offers support in advocacy and information to parents or guardians with children who have been diagnosed with developmental disabilities. Therapeutic arts and crafts and other events are available.

211 Hudsson Valley / ADK

Provides support for families with children/young adults diagnosed with Autistic Spectrum Disorders ASD/Asperger's Syndrome. Focus is on social learning, behavior strategies, educational issues, advocacy, self-care, community resources, medical intervention, mutual education and support and educational advocacy services.

211 Hudsson Valley / ADK

Provides parenting education, support groups, outreach, and activities to people who are raising the child or children of a relative in Ulster County. Parenting a second time around workshops available throughout the year. RAPP Kidz Club is for children ages five and up being raised by a relative that reside in Ulster County.

211 Hudsson Valley / ADK

Offers support groups for parents of children with emotional and behavioral disabilities, to share resources, experiences, concerns, ideas and solutions.

211 Hudsson Valley / ADK

Parenting and support program for family members who are raising non-biological children.

211 Hudsson Valley / ADK

Builds a supportive network of families to reduce isolation and empower those who care for people with developmental disabilities or special healthcare needs to navigate and influence service systems and make informed choices. Provides support and information to parents of children with special needs by matching them with a family of a child of the same age and disability educates professionals, parent groups, and other community organizations on the importance and availability of Parent to Parent support helps connect families of children with special needs of all ages to services, programs and resources offers emotional support to families upon receiving a diagnosis of a child with a disability. Offers explanations and information on Medicaid Service Coordination and its changes, and information regarding educational entitlements.

211 Hudsson Valley / ADK

Offers a large variety of family-oriented activities such as discussion and support groups, house parties, movies, sporting activities, dinner, theatre, dances, picnics, weekend outings, museums, kids' play dates and more.

211 Hudsson Valley / ADK

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.

211 Hudsson Valley / ADK