Erie County
KINSHIP CAREGIVER PROGRAMS
Catholic Charities of Buffalo: Catholic Charities of Buffalo Kinship Caregiver Program525 Washington St.
Buffalo, NY 14203
716-856-4494
Email: jose.correa@ccwny.org
Web :http://www.ccwny.org/Services/tabid/59/cid/6/cat/Kinship%20Caregiver%20Program/Default.aspx
Utilizes a family intervention model along with services such as outreach, case management, advocacy, and support groups.
Gateway-Longview, Inc. : Kinship Support Program
Family Resource Center
605 Niagara St
Buffalo, NY 14201
(716) 883-4531
(716) 783-3109 (fax)
Email: anowak@gateway-longview.org
www.gateway-longview.org
Services Provided: This program is designed for families not requiring ongoing intensive home-based Preventive services, but for those who need practical services at critical times. Services such as mentoring, tutoring, transportation assistance and specialized home visits are available for kinship families.
Child and Family Services of Erie County
Eugene Meeks, Executive Director
330 Delaware Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14202
(716) 842-2750
(716) 842-0668 (fax)
www.childfamilybny.org
Services Provided: Counseling Services; Service Coordination Programs; Restorative Justice Programs; Dispute Mediation/Arbitration Programs; Children's Services, support group, Residential Treatment for Children
Relatives as Caregivers Coffee and Chat Hour
Generations United
608 William St.
Buffalo, NY 14206
(716)-855-1384
Relatives as Parents/Providers, Grandparent Support Group
Mental Health Association
36 Pine St.
Lockport, NY 14094
(716)-433-3780
www.mhanc.com/index.html
The association provides a variety of services including legal advocacy, support groups, educational services, and information and referral.
Grandparents Advocating Support Program Inc.
8870 Main St., Buffalo NY 14221
(716)-204.8677
FAX: (716)-204-8679
Website: grandparentsadvocatingsupportprogram.com
Email: grandparentsadvocating@yahoo.com
Grandparents Advocating Support Program Inc. (GASP) has been in existance since 1995 in Niagara County NY. GASP services Erie and Niagara Counties with support meetings, educational seminars, case management, legal guidance, supervised vistitations and safe exchanges, assistance with back to school and holidays.
AGING PROGRAMS
Erie County Dept. of Senior Services95 Franklin Street, Room 1329
Buffalo, NY 14202-3985
(716) 858-8526
FAX: (716) 858-7259
Services Offered: Information/referral, legal advice on guardianship and adoption.
YOUTH PROGRAMS
Youth Engaged in Service Program4255 Harlem Road
Amherst, NY 14226
(716) 631-7215
www.amherst.ny.us
The Youth Engaged in Service Volunteer Program provides the opportunity for young people ages 12-20 to contribute and participate in the community. Members will provide service by direct interaction with children, senior citizens, low-income families, persons who are mentally and/or physically challenged, and charitable organizations.
Erie County Department of Youth Services
134 West eagle St. Room 515
Buffalo, NY 14205
(716) 858-6000
(716) 858-8107 (fax)
Email: abdallaj@erie.gov
LEGAL SERVICES
Neighborhood Legal Services (NLS)237 Main St, 4th floor
Buffalo, NY 14203
(716) 847-0650
FAX: (716) 847-0227
www.nls.org
Neighborhood Legal Services, Inc. (NLS) is a not-for-profit agency located in Buffalo, New York. NLS provides free legal services to persons with low-income and persons with disabilities. It also provides a wide range of technical assistance and support services. While the majority of its services are provided within Erie, Genesee, Niagara, Orleans and Wyoming Counties, New York, NLS also provides disability-related services for all of Western New York and operates both a Statewide and National Assistive Technology Advocacy Project to assist persons with disabilities and the advocates and agencies that serve them.
Provides legal information and referral to kinship caregivers.
Western New York Law Center (WNYLC)
237 Main St, suite 1130
Buffalo, NY 14203
(716) 855-0203
FAX: (716) 855-0203
Email:wnylc@wnylc.com
Web: www.wnylc.net
FINANCIAL SERVICES
Contact the New York State Office of Children and Family Services Kinship Caregiver Program listed above
COUNTY AGENCIES
Child and Family Services of Erie County330 Delaware Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14202
(716) 842-2750
Web: http://www.childfamilybny.org/
STATE AND FEDERAL AGENCIES
Contact the New York State Office of Children and Family Services Kinship Caregiver Program listed above
OTHER LOCAL SERVICES
Support Groups
Child and Family Support ProgramThe Mental Health Assoc. of Erie County
999 Delaware Ave.
Buffalo, NY 14209
(716)-886-1242
www.enemha.org
EPIC Parenting Workshop
1000 Main St
Buffalo, NY 14202
(716)-332-4100
Buffalo Urban League, Inc.
15 Genesee St
Buffalo, NY 14203
(716) 852-0104
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Services Provided: Community Alliance for Minority and Multi-Needs adoption Program (Adoption) (CAMMAP); Recruitment Services Homestudies/Evaluation; Placement Services; Post Adoption Services; Preventive Services; Foster Care Intervention Services; Family Counseling; and Parent Education
Updated December 1, 2011
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