Herkimer County
KINSHIP CAREGIVER PROGRAMS
“Kin and Kids” Outreach & Support ProgramThe Neighborhood Center Inc.
612 Elizabeth St
Utica, NY 13501
315.272.2630
315.733.0078 (fax)
TinaH@neighborhoodctr.org
The “Kin and Kids” program offers advocacy, outreach and support to kinship caregivers residing in
Oneida and Herkimer Counties that are faced with the challenges of caring for children such as health care concerns, legal issues, financial resources, or educational concerns. Kinship refers to relatives and other non-parent caregivers that are providing full time care for children.
The “Kin and Kids” program will offer support and outreach to children and caregivers by conducting home visits to assess the needs and support of the family; provide valuable and up to date resource information to address the challenges and barriers of fostering and maintaining family connections on the child’s behalf, assist in accessing child only grants through the Department of Social Services as well as other government benefits such as Medicaid, and SSI. We will work with families to ensure the needs of children and caregivers are met; empower families by making appropriate referrals to access medical, legal and educational services; obtain language translation or interpretation services; facilitate family group meetings for the purpose of family decision making; and host support group forums and educational workshops to meet the diverse needs of both the caregivers and children.
A New York State Office of Children and Family Services Kinship Caregivers Program
Caregiver Support Group
AGING PROGRAMS
Office for the Aging109 Mary Street
Suite 1101
Herkimer, NY 13350
315-867-1121
Fax: 315-867-1448
Email: hcofa@herkimercounty.org
The Herkimer County Office for the Aging (OFA) plans, funds, and delivers
services to people aged 60 and older in Herkimer County.
YOUTH PROGRAMS
Herkimer County Youth Bureau109 Mary St., Suite 1110
Herkimer, NY 13350-2917
(315) 867-1213
(315) 867-1497 (fax)
Email: ggiacovelli@herkimercounty.org
LEGAL SERVICES
Legal Services of Central New York, Inc. (LSCNY – Syracuse)
472 South Salina Street - Empire Building #400
Syracuse, NY 13202
(315) 703-6600
FAX: (315) 617-0062
www.lscny.org
Thank you for visiting the home page of Legal Services of Central New York, Inc. (LSCNY). Since 1966 LSCNY has represented low income, disabled and elderly residents of Central New York in civil legal cases. Our work helps our clients deal with some of life's most basic needs -- a safe home, enough food to eat, access to medical care, a decent education, protection against fraud, and personal safety.
Legal Services of Central New York, Inc. LSCNY - Watertown
44 Public Square
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 955-6700
FAX: (315) 785-9118
www.lscny.org
Thank you for visiting the home page of Legal Services of Central New York, Inc. (LSCNY). Since 1966 LSCNY has represented low income, disabled and elderly residents of Central New York in civil legal cases. Our work helps our clients deal with some of life's most basic needs -- a safe home, enough food to eat, access to medical care, a decent education, protection against fraud, and personal safety.
Legal Services of Central New York, Inc. LSCNY
111 Port Watson Street
Cortland, NY 13045
( 607) 428-8400
FAX: (607)753-7257
www.lscny.org
Thank you for visiting the home page of Legal Services of Central New York, Inc. (LSCNY). Since 1966 LSCNY has represented low income, disabled and elderly residents of Central New York in civil legal cases. Our work helps our clients deal with some of life's most basic needs -- a safe home, enough food to eat, access to medical care, a decent education, protection against fraud, and personal safety.
Legal Services of Central New York, Inc. LSCNY
108 West Bridge Street
Oswego, NY 13126
(315)342-2191
FAX: (315) 532-6900
www.lscny.org
Thank you for visiting the home page of Legal Services of Central New York, Inc. (LSCNY). Since 1966 LSCNY has represented low income, disabled and elderly residents of Central New York in civil legal cases. Our work helps our clients deal with some of life's most basic needs -- a safe home, enough food to eat, access to medical care, a decent education, protection against fraud, and personal safety.
FINANCIAL SERVICES
Contact the New York State Office of Children and Family Services Kinship Caregiver Program listed above.COUNTY AGENCIES
Cooperative Extension Services of Herkimer County315-866-7920
Department of Social Services
315-867-1291
Herkimer Area Resource Center (HARC)
350 S. Washington St
P.O. Box 271
Herkimer, NY 13350
315-574-7000
Herkimer Village Housing Authority
315 N. Prospect St.
Herkimer, NY 13350
315-866-2252
Mental Health
301 North Washington Street
Suite 2470
Herkimer, NY 13350
Phone: 315-867-1465
Program Description: Mental Health Clinic for adults and children and youth with serious emotional disorders or mental illness.
Social Services
301 North Washington Street
Suite 2110
Herkimer, NY 13350
315-867-1291
Services: Adoption, Adult Protective, Day Care, Child Protective, Employment, Food Stamps, Foster Care, Home Energy Assistance Program, Medical Assistance, Person In Need of Supervision, Temporary Assistance.
STATE AND FEDERAL AGENCIES
Contact the New York State Office of Children and Family Services Kinship Caregiver Program listed above
OTHER LOCAL SERVICES
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany
40 North Main Avenue
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 453-6650
(518)453-6792 (fax)
Web: http://www.ccrcda.org/
Services Provided: Adoption; Advocacy, Information, & Referrals; After School Programs; AIDS/HIV Services; Case Management/Service Coordination; Chemical Dependence Services; Counseling; Crisis Intervention; Day Care; Deaf Services; Disabilities (Brain Injury) Services; Disabilities (Developmental) Services; Domestic Violence Services; Emergency Assistance; Employment Assistance; Family Services; Food Assistance; Foster Parenting; Hispanic Services; Housing; Immigration Services; Jail Ministry; Mediation; Mentoring Services; Parent Education; Parish Social Ministry; Pregnancy Services & Programs; Respite Support; Senior Services; Shelters; Social Justice; Summer Camp & Programs; Transportation Services; Volunteer Groups; Women, Infant, Children Programs(WIC); and, Youth Services.
North Country Transitional Living Services, Inc.
210 Court St
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 782-1777
(315) 785-8628 (fax)
Email: nocotransliv@nctls.org
We operate Community Residences and we have OMH Medicaid Waiver Services as well as Supportive Case Management. All services are for children with serious emotional disturbances.
American Red Cross
315-866-2890
Social Security Administration
1-800-772-1213
Updated December 7, 2011
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