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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.

Reese Scores the Greatest Touchdown – A Safe, Loving Home

Reese* was seven years old when he came to Child and Family Services (C+FS) Conners Children’s Center.  When he first arrived, Reese struggled with anxiety, anger and getting along with others. Reese’s family, who were facing challenges of their own, were very hopeful the C+FS Residential Treatment Facility Program would help improve their relationship with…
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C+FS Honors Foster Parents During Foster Care Awareness Month

In recognition of May as Foster Care Awareness Month, Child and Family Services (C+FS) hosted a Foster Parent Appreciation Banquet, where the Agency expressed gratitude for the hard work and dedication of all our foster parents. Foster parents received certificates honoring their years of caring for children and enjoyed an evening bonding with staff and…
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C+FS Opens New Counseling Office in the William-Emslie YMCA

Child and Family Services (C+FS) is expanding programming to improve access to mental health services. Recently, the Agency announced a brand-new collaboration with the YMCA – William-Emslie location where C+FS opened a new counseling office inside the YMCA located on Buffalo’s East Side. The partnership serves to provide greater access to mental health services for…
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Gia Santiago Receives Buffalo Business First’s 30 Under 30 Award

Gia Santiago, Domestic Violence Economic Empowerment Specialist at Child and Family Services (C+FS) Haven House was selected for Buffalo Business First’s 30 Under 30 Class of 2024. This prestigious award recognizes 30 young professionals under the age of 30 who have potential to become a community leader on a grand scale. “I’ve faced so many…
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YMCA and Child and Family Services Partner to Bring Mental Health Resources to East Buffalo

(Buffalo, NY) – YMCA Buffalo Niagara and Child and Family Services have partnered to provide criticalmental health services to City of Buffalo residents, with C+FS opening a new office inside the William-Emslie YMCA in East Buffalo. Counselors there will focus on helping members of the local communitysolve personal, family, and work-related challenges including trauma, depression,…
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C+FS Center for Resolution and Justice Partners with OPWDD

“People with disabilities are such an underserved group within our community,” stated Henry Fellows, Program Associate at Child and Family Services Center for Resolution and Justice (CR+J). “That’s why we are so excited to begin our relationship with the Office of People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD).” As part of this relationship, CR+J will be available…
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Falk Students Start Their Own Café

As students, teachers, alumni and faculty entered the Stanley G. Falk School’s Cambridge campus, they were greeted by enticing aromas and bright smiles at the opening day of the school’s newest hotspot – “The Hungry Pug Café.” This café was run by none other than Mr. Costello’s seventh grade class. Mr. Costello’s knew his students…
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Grand Island High School Students Make Quilts for Haven House

Caitlin Wojciechowski, a teacher at Grand Island High School, wanted to do something to inspire her students in honor of Women’s History Month. With the help of the school’s art teacher, Jackie Carpenter, the two educators came up with a plan that would give their students hands-on experience while giving back to the community. “We…
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JetBlue Assembles Birthday Boxes and “Sweet Cases” for Children in Foster Care Program

A birthday is the perfect opportunity to let someone know you are thinking of them. During JetBlue’s “Sweet Cases” for Foster Love fundraising initiative, crewmembers filled hand-painted duffel bags with care items and assembled birthday boxes for children in Child and Family Services (C+FS) Foster Care Program. The duffel bags include a stuffed animal, hygiene…
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Children in Residential Treatment Enjoy a “Paint and Snack” Night

Famed Black artist Charles White once said, “An artist must bear a special responsibility. [They] must be accountable for the content of [their] work. And that work should reflect a deep, abiding concern for humanity.” In honor of this year’s Black History Month’s theme: “African Americans and the Arts,” Yvonne DuBois, Chief Equity and Inclusion…
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Cornell University Partners with C+FS Residential Treatment Program

An exciting new partnership brought members of the Agency’s residential team to Cornell University to learn new methods of how to improve service delivery for children in our care. More than a dozen members of the residential management team had a chance to attend a three-day leadership retreat at Cornell University to learn about a…
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The Paw-fect Outfit for Ellie

Six-year-old Ellie arrived at Child and Family Services (C+FS) over one month ago. When Ellie first came to C+FS Residential Treatment Program, she would spend a lot of time in her room, and she was incredibly shy around the other children. Despite her nervousness, Ellie has always been a very happy child who loves to…
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