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National Foster Care Month: Letter on Becoming Certified Foster Parents During a Pandemic

May 15, 2020 (May 15, 2020)

In a time when the world has been forced to shift their focus inwards, our family has had the unique opportunity to be a part of something so much bigger than the four walls of our house: becoming foster parents. We’ve known that we wanted to grow our family through adoption since before we were…

Letter Reflects on Foster Care and Adoption from an Essential Worker This National Foster Care Month

May 12, 2020 (May 12, 2020)

Resiliency, passion, and love are the three words that come to mind when reflecting on our current state of affairs in Western New York. I get to observe the hours foster parents spend ensuring the child in their care receives every ounce of love, support, and nurturing a child so rightfully deserves. I am able…

Mental Health Awareness: How to Handle the Waiting through Play and More

May 11, 2020 (May 11, 2020)

It’s now been more than two months since the start of quarantine to stop the spread of the coronavirus. It can be exhausting just waiting. Children in our care are tired of waiting, and we keep finding creative ways for them to pass the time. The children recently performed a puppet show, giving a voice…

Checking in on Our Community: Spanish-Speaking Families

April 20, 2020 (April 20, 2020)

Imagine living in quarantine, but being unable to follow updates on the COVID-19 pandemic or communicate your needs to those who can help you. Already isolated, you would feel even more alone. This has been the case for many Spanish-speaking families in WNY, such as the Flores* family. A few days ago, the Flores family…

Child & Family Services Welcomes New President & CEO

March 30, 2020 (April 2, 2020)

Child & Family Services’ new President & CEO, Elizabeth McPartland started this week. McPartland brings with her more than 20 years of Agency experience and knowledge that spans from administrative to clinically-based programs across Child & Family Services. She moves into the top executive post after serving as Chief Operating Office with Child & Family…

Haven House Open to Help Domestic Violence Survivors

March 27, 2020 (March 29, 2020)

What do you do if you must now work and live in a dangerous place for you - your home? Child & Family Services’ Haven House knows this is not a hypothetical question for some in our community. Domestic violence can be as much of a threat as the COVID-19 virus to those in an…

Learning Culinary Skills at the Stanley G. Falk School

March 6, 2020 (March 6, 2020)

The Stanley G. Falk School recently welcomed Chef John Matwijkow from the Niagara Falls Culinary Institute for a demonstration. Thirty-six students ranging from grades 10 to 12 filled the cafeteria as Chef John illustrated how to properly cut and present fruit. The morning expanded beyond culinary techniques, though, as Chef John highlighted themes of hard…

Introducing the New C&FS Website

March 5, 2020 (March 5, 2020)

As you have probably noticed, our website has recently gone through a complete rebuild. Sporting a sleeker, modern design that accentuates a warm feeling for the user, the new C&FS website is a reflection of development within the organization. The site features information on all of the Agency’s various programs while also spotlighting recent news,…

The Stadlers Become a Forever Family!

March 3, 2020 (March 3, 2020)

“Is your name Cereza?” asked Judge Sharon LoVallo during the adoption proceeding. “Yes,” answered Cereza. “And after today my last name is going to be Stadler!” This answer warmed the hearts of everyone in the packed room of the Family Court despite the ongoing blizzard outside. Corrine and Ben Stadler have been foster parents with…

Elizabeth McPartland Named New CEO of Child & Family Services

February 27, 2020 (February 27, 2020)

Child & Family Services’ Board of Directors announced today that Elizabeth McPartland has been chosen as the Agency’s next President and Chief Executive Officer. McPartland, who currently serves as the Agency’s Chief Operating Officer, will succeed Francisco M. Vasquez, Ph.D. on March 30, 2020. “After a thorough and comprehensive executive search process, conducted by Catapult…

Michele Mehaffy and Ellen Notarius Announced as Co-chairs of Annual Heartlight Fundraiser

February 14, 2020 (February 14, 2020)

Buffalo, N.Y. – Michele Mehaffy and Ellen Notarius will co-chair the 21st annual Heartlight, Child & Family Services’ premier fundraiser to take place on Thursday, April 23 at the Admiral Room at the Marin. West Herr will return as this year’s Lead Sponsor. Mehaffy is Consumer Affairs Manager for Wegmans Food Market stores in WNY. She…