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Finding a Place to Belong: Dean’s Journey at Stanley G. Falk School

Before starting kindergarten at Stanley G. Falk School (Falk) in November 2023, Dean was terrified to go to school. His former schools lacked the structure and specialized resources Dean needed to succeed. For Dean and his family, school had become a source of fear and frustration rather than learning. That changed when an attorney from…
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A Family Reunites this Holiday Season

Reunification is always the goal in foster care, but reaching it takes time, trust and an extraordinary amount of work. This past December, one family experienced that milestone just in time for the holidays.  In May, two young siblings entered foster care due to concerns of domestic violence in the home. From the beginning, their mother was…
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Twenty Years of Dedication: Celebrating Tyrone Adams

Last month, Child and Family Services proudly celebrated Tyrone Adams and his 20 years of dedication to the Agency. As a Child Care Therapy Aide, Tyrone has spent two decades making a meaningful impact on the lives of many children.  Before joining C+FS, Tyrone worked as a full-time teacher and supported older children with disabilities. This…
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Community Unites for Adopt-a-Family 2025

For many, the holiday season is filled with joy, celebration and time spent with loved ones, but for hundreds of families across Western New York, this time of year can also bring significant challenges.  Each year, Child and Family Services’ Adopt-a-Family program helps bridge that gap. Through the generosity of our community, families in C+FS…
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Creating a Stronger Foundation Together

When the Jones* family was referred to the Child and Family Services Wraparound Program, their mother was preparing for a moment she had been working toward for months: bringing her four children home after their time in foster care.  While it was a joyful step forward, it came with many challenges. Three of the children…
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A Season of Giving at C+FS

This Thanksgiving season, generosity from our community helped bring comfort and holiday joy to the children and families we serve across C+FS.  At Haven House, our partners at the Live Greater Foundation continued their annual tradition of donating Thanksgiving meals for survivors of domestic violence. Their support ensured that families and individuals spending the holiday…
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Strengthening Leaders Across WNY

Last week, C+FS celebrated the graduation of the seventh cohort of the Leadership Development Program (LDP). This milestone reflects the growth of the program and its evolution into a resource for strengthening leadership across the Western New York nonprofit community.  What began as an internal initiative designed to support emerging leaders at C+FS and the Stanley G. Falk School has grown…
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Supporting Families Through SNAP Disruptions

Even though the federal government has resumed operations, many families are still facing gaps in their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. SNAP gives low-income families the support they need to afford nutritious food and maintain their health and well-being. Some have received only partial funds, while others haven’t received anything at all to this…
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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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