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What difference is my support making? Who is it helping?

This is a fair question for any of our supporters to ask. In this section, we will share our stories with you while maintaining complete confidentiality. We will keep you updated on the activities in our various programs, including success stories of those whom we have helped, special events in which our programs participate, and any commendations that our staff receives.

Haven House Introduces Life Skills Group

Leaving Haven House’s shelter can be both hopeful and daunting for survivors of domestic violence. They have taken an important step toward safety, but the path to stable housing and independence can still feel overwhelming. That’s why Haven House recently launched a new Life Skills Group to help residents prepare for life beyond shelter.  The group focuses on practical tools that build independence. Participants…
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Purpose in Action: Angelina’s Story

When you walk into our Tri-Main Office, you’re greeted with a warm smile. Behind that smile is Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Community Mediation Center Office Manager, Angelina Castro.   Over the last 15 years, Angelina’s dedication to helping others has shaped many parts of our Agency. She began her journey in Human Resources, transitioned to the Stanley G. Falk School, and ultimately found her home in…
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A Century of Black History Month

This February, we honor 100 years of Black History Month in the United States. It is a time to celebrate the achievements, contributions, strength and creativity of Black Americans, past and present. Their leadership and experiences continue to shape our communities and our country.  Black History Month began in 1926 as Negro History Week, founded by historian…
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Prevention Through Connection: How Workshops Empower Teens

Many of our programs begin with understanding and meeting young people where they are. This includes our Youth Trafficking Prevention Program.   The program serves individuals up to age 21 who are at risk of, or have survived, trafficking. To expand prevention in ways that feel approachable, the team began hosting monthly workshops for young…
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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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