Month: August 2020

Haven House Thankful for Rachael Warrior Foundation Support

While many of us are still physically apart, the Rachael Warrior Foundation reached out to Haven House with a generous gift.  Well before the pandemic, the Rachael Warrior Foundation held a gala called “Let Love Soar” with part of the proceeds to benefit Haven House. At that time, none of us realized just how much…
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Rachael Greene Announced as New Superintendent of the Stanley G. Falk School

The Stanley G. Falk School and Child & Family Services are pleased to announce that Rachael Greene has been chosen as the new Superintendent of the Stanley G. Falk School. This decision comes following the completion of a thorough search and assessment process, led by Catapult Consulting. Ms. Greene brings a wealth of knowledge and…
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Preparing for Return to School

Should I send my children to school full-time or choose a hybrid model? Will my children be safe at school? Will they fall behind educationally if they stay home? If I keep them home during the day, how will I be able to work? These are just a few of the questions that many parents…
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Summer Sensational – Children in Residential Hold Week-long Olympics

The 2020 Summer Olympics may have been postponed, but the children at C&FS are still going for the gold at the annual Summer Sensational! Summer Sensational is a themed week of activities for the kids in Residential Treatment. It is a great opportunity for the children to have fun and work together in a multitude…
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CRJ Helps Neighbors Resolve Conflict

Jordan* and Morgan* were neighbors who never were able to get along. Whether arguing over property lines, noise levels, or clutter in front of their homes, they constantly found themselves in disagreement. When returning home one day, Jordan found a broken window on the side of her house. She confronted Morgan about this, who quickly…
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Child in Residential Services One Step Closer to Home

What an imagination! At age 7, Devon* could turn sticks into magic wands. If you gave him LEGO, he could build a fortress. If you gave him superhero action figures, he could save the world. Devon was happy to share with you what he created, but what he needed most took more than imagination. He…
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Young Man in Residential Accepts New Job

In a difficult job market, one young man at Morey House - our group home for teen boys and young men - recently found himself a promising job. Patrick* is described as a driven young man, but hesitant to tell others about his goals. When he told staff about a job posting he saw on…
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Community Dispute Resolution Program Celebrates One Year Anniversary

The Community Dispute Resolution Program (CDR) in Buffalo City Court has now been active for a year as it continues to serve the community during the COVID-19 pandemic. The diversion program, launched in July 2019, provides an alternative to criminal proceedings to resolve issues between parties by facilitating conversations between a complainant and defendant with…
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