Assists in development of families by providing community service and support groups and incorporating and encouraging family structure and support. Address needs in the following areas: social services, domestic violence, child and elderly abuse, immigration, discrimination, housing, education issues, veterans affairs and crisis intervention.

Provides a safe, child-friendly, setting to conduct forensic interviews, medical examinations, and overall support and advocacy for child victims and their non-offending family members wherein allegations of sexual or physical abuse are present in either a criminal or child protective investigation.

Administers a committee of human service agency representatives and community volunteers who strive to end child abuse and neglect in Steuben County through communication, public awareness, and family activities. Primary activities include the annual Pinwheels and Promises Campaign in April for National Child Abuse Prevention Month, the Strong Kids Safe Kids free family festival each September, an annual Child Abuse Prevention Award, and other activities.

Offers two awards annually to recognize individuals who significantly support children and youth in Steuben County. The Youth Service Worker of the Year Award recognizes line staff who provide direct services to youth. The Champion for Youth Award recognizes those who significantly support youth from behind the scenes such as community officials, program administrators, board members, or other key volunteers.

Provides OCFS (Office of Children and Family Services) mandated reporter training and information on identifying and reporting child abuse and neglect/maltreatment. On site programs.Call for schedule of programs at PFML.