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

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…
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Haven House Partners with Uber

Uber Will Provide 1,000 Free Rides in support to Haven House Megan* didn't know what to do. She was stuck with her abusive boyfriend in quarantine. They only had one car, and he kept the keys hidden because Megan "shouldn't need to go anywhere anytime soon." How could she get away? Because of situations such…
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Checking in on Our Community: Spanish-Speaking Families

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…
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Child & Family Services Welcomes New President & CEO

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…
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Haven House Open to Help Domestic Violence Survivors

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…
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Learning Culinary Skills at the Stanley G. Falk School

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…
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Introducing the New C&FS Website

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,…
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The Stadlers Become a Forever Family!

“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…
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Elizabeth McPartland Named New CEO of Child & Family Services

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…
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Haven House Receives Nearly $400,000 from HUD Grant

It was recently announced that Haven House will be receiving nearly $400,000 in grant funding from the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Continuum of Care (CoC) Program to assist in the mission to end homelessness in the region. According to the Homeless Alliance of WNY (HAWNY) “Point in Time” report, 924 people in…
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