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Spreading Halloween Joy at C+FS

Last Wednesday, the gymnasium at Child and Family Services Delaware campus was transformed into a spooky Halloween wonderland as the Residential Program hosted its annual Halloween Party with the help of volunteers from Spectrum Reach.  From the moment the doors opened, the gym was crowded with laughter and excitement. Superheroes, princesses, witches and ghosts filled…
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A Plan for Success

When Sharon first connected with Child and Family Services Wraparound Program, she was seeking support for her son Tim, who struggled with emotional and behavioral challenges. As a single parent, she found it very difficult to manage these struggles alone.  Through Wraparound, the family was paired with Care Coordinator Xavier DeLuna, who took the time…
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Survivor Stories Come to Life Through Art

Through a collaboration with Erie County Family Court, artwork created by Haven House clients is now part of the Children’s Public Art Project, a meaningful initiative featuring pieces created by both adults and children. The artwork was officially unveiled last week at the Erie County Family Court’s site in downtown Buffalo. Haven House’s Art Empowerment…
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Building Safety Skills at Falk

Students at Falk-Mullen participated in Safety Week, an interactive learning experience to help them understand how to stay safe in a variety of situations. Throughout Safety Week, students explored bus, internet, animal, police and fire safety. Each day offered a new opportunity to learn important life skills in engaging ways.  On Thursday, students welcomed Officer…
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Celebrating Tracey Free: 25 Years of Dedication and Care

Congratulations to Tracey Free celebrating 25 years with Child and Family Services.  Tracey’s journey with C+FS began when she joined the residential team as a Child Care Therapy Aide, where she quickly discovered the deep connections that could be built through compassion, patience and care. Over the years, she’s grown into leadership roles as a…
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Shine the Light 2025

On October 7, 2025, Child and Family Services Haven House hosted its annual Shine the Light press conference at the Agency's 844 Delaware library. Each year, this powerful event brings together community members, advocates and elected officials to stand united against domestic violence, and this year was no different. Even with the rain outside, the…
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A New Chapter for Nicole Chenez

After eight years of dedication to the Stanley G. Falk School, Nicole Chenez is beginning a new chapter as Assistant Principal at the Falk-Cambridge campus.  Nicole’s journey with Falk is a true reflection of growth, commitment and heart. Since joining Falk, she has had many roles including teacher’s aide, substitute teacher, school counselor, assistant coach…
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Planting Seeds of Hope

Starting over in a new city is never easy, but for Anna,* it marked the first step toward freedom. With her two children by her side, she left behind a long relationship filled with financial, emotional and religious abuse and set out to rebuild her life.  But with this journey came immediate challenges. Anna wanted…
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Backpacks, Supplies and Support: A Community Effort

The back-to-school season is always filled with excitement, and thanks to the generosity of two corporate partners, the children we serve are starting this year with the tools and confidence they need to succeed. National Fuel’s FemaleFuel hosted a supply drive that provided backpacks and school supplies for Haven House, showing their deep commitment to…
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Building a Life in Buffalo

When a single mother and her three children arrived in Buffalo, they were stepping into the unknown. Having lived in several states before, they were searching for stability and a fresh start.  Like many families who are new to a community, they faced several obstacles. That’s when Xavier DeLuna, Care Coordinator for our Wraparound Program,…
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Dancing Into a New School Year

The new school year at Stanley G. Falk started with more than just pencils and notebooks. There was music, energy and a whole lot of excitement. To welcome students back, the Falk-Roosevelt campus hosted a special performance from DJ Milk, the official DJ of the Buffalo Bills, along with DJ YES.  From the moment the…
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Kicking Off the School Year with Connection

The back-to-school season is always filled with excitement and anticipation, and this year our DEI Committee brought families in our Residential Program together for a Back-to-School Family Fair.   The fair was full of energy, with karaoke, face painting, dinner and door prizes. Each child even had the chance to pack their very own brand-new…
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