Ulster County
KINSHIP PROGRAMS
Ulster County Relatives as Parents Program (RAPP)10 Westbrook Ln.
Kingston, NY 12401
(845) 340-3990
(845) 340-3993 (fax)
Ulster County RAPP provides a single point of entry for caregivers in Ulster County who are raising the child of a relative to identify resources to assist them. Childcare and transportation assistance are available for many programs. The program offers: Monthly resource events where caregivers can receive assistance with filling in paperwork, meet with representatives from DSS, Mediation Services, Jewish Family Services Family Counseling Program, and family practice lawyers and learn about programs. Programs for youth and families such as family trips, respite days for caregivers, youth enrichment programs, information about summer programs for youth and assistance with applications for scholarship aid, some financial support for summer/school break programs. Education programs for adult caregivers, including a six week program "Parenting a Second Time Around" which provides information about child development, discipline, legal issues, family issues, and advocacy for caregivers raising a relatives child. Referrals to other agencies for assistance based on caregiver needs.
AGING PROGRAMS
Ulster County Office for the Aging1003 Development Court
Kingston, NY 12401
(845) 340-3456
(845) 340-3583 (fax)
Offers a support group for grandparents raising their grandchildren, located at Everett Hodge Community Center.
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group
Sponsoring Organization:
Ulster County Office for the Aging
(845) 340-3456
YOUTH PROGRAMS
Ulster County Youth Bureau304 Flatbrush Ave
Kingston, NY 12401
(845) 334-5264
(845) 334-5587 (fax)
Email: kbar@co.ulster.ny.us
LEGAL SERVICES
CASACourt Appointed Special Advocates
209 Clinton Avenue
Kingston, NY 12401-5030
845-339-7543
Legal Services of the Hudson Valley (LSHV)
101 HUrley Ave
Suite #3
Kingston, NY 12401
845-331-9373
www.lshv.org
For more then 35 years, Legal Services of the Hudson Valley (formerly Westchester/Putnam Legal Services) has provided free, high quality civil legal services to low-income people. Our services help struggling individuals resolve urgent, non-criminal legal problems that can lead to larger social problems such as homelessness, child neglect and domestic violence.
Legal Services of the Hudson Valley (LSHV) (formerly Westchester/Putnam Legal Services)
147 Union St
Suite 101
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
1-877-574-8529
www.lshv.org
For more then 35 years, Legal Services of the Hudson Valley (formerly Westchester/Putnam Legal Services) has provided free, high quality civil legal services to low-income people. Our services help struggling individuals resolve urgent, non-criminal legal problems that can lead to larger social problems such as homelessness, child neglect and domestic violence.
COUNTY AGENCIES
Ulster County DSS1061 Development Court
Kingston, New York 12401-1959
845-334-5000
Family Court
16 Lucas Avenue
Kingston NY 12401-3708
Phone: 845-340-3600
Mental Health Association
P.O. Box 2304
Kingston, NY 12401
Phone: 845-336-4747
Fax: 845-340-4094
www.co.ulster.ny.us/mentalhealth
Children and Family Services
1091 Development Court
Kingston, NY 12401
Phone: 845-334-5400
Updated December 29, 2011
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