Family Support & Services
Adoptive Families of the Capital Region, Inc.
PO Box 656, Wynantskill 12198
Phone:(518) 448-5295
Email: AFCRgroup@aol.com
Website: http://adoptivefamilies.homestead.com
Eligibility Requirements: Open to the public
Fees: Workshops are free. Some social events have a fee
Hours: Workshops are in the evening. Social events are on the weekend.
Area(s) Served: Albany, Schenectady, Saratoga, Montogomery, Washington, Warren, Greene, Columbia & Rensselaer Counties
Other Services Offered: Sexual Assault Education, Family Services and Support, Information and Referral, Mental Health, Parenting, Youth Services.
AFCR is a support group for individuals who have adopted and individuals considering adopting. AFCR provides educational workshops, social events, playgroup, advocacy, and networking for individuals. Most workshops are held in convenient locations in Albany County.
Albany Community Action Partnership
4 Central Avenue Albany, NY 12210
Phone:(518)463-3175 Fax:(518)463-8185
Email: info@ acoi.com
Website: www.acoi.com
Eligibility Requirements: Determined individually by program
Hours: 9:00am-4:00pm
Bilingual staff/materials: Bilingual
Area(s) Served: Albany County
Other Services Offered: Child Care, Clothing & Furniture, Education, Employment, Food Pantry/Baby Formula, Information & Referral, Parenting.
ACOI is the federally designated Community Action Program for Albany County. Founded in 1966 to assist people of low income toward economic self-sufficiency, and provide community and family development programs, including: Head Start, ACOI Early Learning Center, Family Court Children Center, Weatherization Assistance, Senior Transportation, Food Pantry, Home Energy Assistance Program, Coats for Kids, Furniture Assistance, and more.
Alight Care Center
297 River Street Troy, NY 12180
Phone:(518)270-5540 Fax:(518)271-0580
Email: office@alight.org
Website: www.alight.org
Eligibility Requirements: Individuals and Families
Fees: Free/Class Fees
Hours: Monday, Wednesday 10:00am-3:00pm Tuesday, Thursday 7:00-9:00pm
Area(s) Served: Capital Region
Other Services Offered: Clothing & Furniture, Education, Faith Organization, Family Services & Support, Information & Referral, Parenting, Support Groups.
Educational and support services including free pregnancy tests, pregnancy services, post-abortion support group, abstinence education, childbirth classes, infant care classes, parenting, cooperative parenting, and anger management classes. Free baby and maternity clothing, diapers, and baby supplies.
Circles of Mercy, Inc.
11 Washington Street
Rensselaer, NY 12144
Phone: (518)462-0899
Fax: (518)462-2892
Email: circlesofmercy@nycap.rr.com
Website: www.circlesofmercy.org
Contact: Richard S. Zazycki, Executive Director
Circles of Mercy, Catherine's Closet, Cate's Kids and Baby Blessings; and Catherine's Circle of Friends
Eligibility: Low-Income Individuals and Families (focus is on Women and Women with Children) living in the City of Rensselaer.
Hours: 10a-2p (M to F) and 10a-5p (Tues only)
Area(s) Served: City of Rensselaer and Southern & Rensselaer County
Other Services Offered: Clothing, Education, Family Services and Support, General, Information and Referral
Circles provides: Free Income Tax Prep (VITA) for Low Income Tax Payers (by appointment only), Basic Computer Training, Social Service Resource and Referral Coordination, Assistance with Resume Preparation / Job Searching, Catherine's Closet Thrift Shop: Includes Cate's Kids and Baby Blessings Programs, Layettes and Baby Supplies, School Supplies, Holiday Programs, Women's Mentoring Group, Bus Passes/Taxi Fare for Job Interviews, DSS & MD Appts.
ClearView Center, Inc.
500 Central Avenue Albany, NY 12206
Phone:(518)435-9931 Fax:(518)435-9937
Email: family@clearviewcenter.com
Website: www.clearviewcenter.org
Contact: Sabrina Balbuena, Manager of Family Resources x229
Family Resources
Eligibility Requirements: Family member of adult with mental illness
Fees: None
Hours: Monday - Friday
Languages (Bilingual staff/materials): Spanish brochures
Area(s) Served: mostly Albany, Rensselaer and Schenectady counties and surrounding areas
Other Services Offered: Advocacy, Counseling, Education, Emergency, Family Services & Support, Information & Referral, Mediation, Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Support Groups.
Family Resources offers free support and education to family members of those affected by mental illness. The services include: individual meetings (in the office or in the community), support/education groups, 24-hour support hotline, e-mail and telephone support, lending library, quarterly newsletter.
Community Maternity Services
27 North Main Avenue Albany, NY 12203
Phone:(518)482-8836 Fax:(518)482-5805
Email:smal@cccms.org
Website: www.cccms.org
Contact: Sr. Mary Ann
Eligibility Requirements: Varies by program
Fees: Varies by program
Hours: 9:00am-5:00pm
Languages(Bilingual staff/materials): Spanish
Area(s) Served: The 14 Counties of the Diocese of Albany
Other Services Offered: Advocacy, Child Care, Clothing & Furniture, Counseling, , Education, HIV Testing/Counseling, , Information & Referral, Maternal & Child Health, Mental Health, Parenting, Support Groups.
We provide a continuum of care for pregnant and parenting adolescents group residence and family care for special needs children; Permanency Planning services and respite childcare for HIV affected families. We provide adoption and foster care services and respite and crisis intervention services. We also operate 2 daycare centers: Little Flower Daycare and Seton Family Resource.
Council of Community Services of NYS, Inc.
272 Broadway Albany, NY 12204
Phone:(518)434-9194 Fax:(518)434-0392
Email:arusso@ccsnys.org
Website: www.ccsnys.org
Contact: Alisha Russo x137
Albany Area Teen Consortium
Eligibility Requirements: None
Fees: None
Hours: Meets every 4th Wednesday
Area(s) Served: Albany
Consortium of providers who meet regularly to share resources, program information, network and develop opportunities to coordinate services for area teens.
Down Syndrome Resource Center, Inc
1 Marcus Blvd. Suite 105 Albany, NY 12205
Phone:(518)391-2581 Fax:(518)391-2582
Email: info@downsyndromeresourcecenter.org
Website: www.downsyndromeresourcecenter.org
Contact: Diane E. Lang, Director of Programs
Hours: 8:00am–4:00pm
Area(s) Served: Capital District and beyond
Other Services Offered: Advocacy, Education, Family Services & Support, Information & Referral, Medical/Health.
The mission of the Down Syndrome Resource Center is to provide professional services and support to the individuals with Down syndrome and their families, and to provide individuals with Down syndrome the opportunity to reach their greatest potential and to be fully included members of their communities.
The DSRC is a not-for-profit organization, incorporated in the State of New York, with an all volunteer Board of Directors, modern office space, and three staff: a Medical Coordinator, a Community Liaison, and a Program Assistant to provide support and services to people with Down syndrome, their families, and the professionals involved in their care.
Epilepsy Foundation of Northeastern New York, Inc.
3 Washington Square Albany, NY 12205
Phone:(518)456-7501 Fax:(518)452-1282
Email: dbain@epilepsyneny.com
Website: www.epilepsyfoundation.org/efneny
Contact: Deborah Bain
Information and Referral
Eligibility Requirements: Seizure Disorder diagnosis
Fees: None
Hours: 8:30am-4:00pm
Languages(Bilingual staff/materials): Spanish materials
Area(s) Served: 22 counties of Northeastern New York including Capital District
Other Services Offered: Advocacy, Counseling, Information & Referral.
At the Epilepsy Foundation, one of our primary goals is to provide accessible, current information about epilepsy/seizure disorders to individuals, parents, family members, friends and members of the community. Our professionally trained staff is available to answer questions about epilepsy and its related concerns. We can also provide referrals to physicians, medical centers, legal counsels and various community resources. Our staff responds to thousands of requests for information annually. Other services provided by the foundation include advocacy, service coordination, counseling and educational programs.
Family and Child Service of Schenectady, Inc.
246 Union St. Schenectady, NY 12305
Phone:(518)393-1369 Fax:(518)393-3601
Email: famchild@nycap.rr.com
Website: www.familyandchildservice.com
Contact: Executive Director
Hours: 8:00am-4:00pm
Area(s) Served: Albany, Schenectady, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schoharie
Other Services Offered: Bereavement, Consumer Services, Counseling, Family Services & Support, Parenting, Support Groups.
Family Support Services, in-home respite, case management services and grant program for developmentally disabled children and their families. Case management services for children and adults with acquired or traumatic brain injury. Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention services Father Time – Therapist led support group for fathers. Enriched Housing – 22 unit supportive apartment program for frail elderly seniors. Homemaker program – in home services for the frail elderly and disabled, housekeeping, laundry, grocery shopping, menu planning, meal preparation, picking up prescriptions, transportation to medical appointments. Counseling – individual, couples, marital, employee assistance counseling.
Family and Children’s Service of the Capital Region, Inc.
650 Warren St. Albany,NY 12208
Phone:(518 462-6531Fax:(518)462-0181
Email: sams@fcscapitalregion.org
Contact: Jill Ordonez, Program Director x126
Samaritans Suicide Prevention Center
Eligibility Requirements: None
Fees: None
Hours: Vary
Languages(Bilingual staff/materials): Hotline: English; Education and direct services also in Spanish
Area(s) Served: Capital District
Other Services Offered: Bereavement, Education, Emergency/Crisis, Information & Referral.
We operate a suicide and crisis hotline 689-HOPE (4673) for anyone who may be despairing, depressed, suicidal or in crisis and wants to talk. We provide suicide prevention education in the community. We provide direct services to families or workplaces who are grieving the recent death of someone close to suicide.
Guilderland Public Library
2228 Western Avenue Guilderland, NY 12084
Phone:(518)456-2400 Fax:(518)456-0923
Email: buhlm@guilpl.org
Website: http://www.guilpl.org
Contact: Maria Buhl, Librarian
Consumer Health Reference Service
Eligibility Requirements: None
Fees: None
Hours: 10:00am-5:00pm
Languages (Bilingual staff/materials): English
Area(s) Served: Guilderland and wider Albany/Schenectady counties
Other Services Offered: Consumer Services, Education, Literacy.
One of our library’s goals is to help you stay healthy. Our two Consumer Health Information Specialists are certified by the Medical Library Association and can provide “customized” health reference service for your consumer health questions/concerns. They are on hand to answer your detailed questions and can devote special times during the week to the service.
Healthy Families Albany County
112 State Street 4th fl. Albany, NY 12207
Phone:(518)447-7054 Fax:(518)447-5674
Email: lismith@albanycounty.com
Website:
http://www.healthyfamiliesnewyork.org
Contact: Lillian Smith, Program Manager x7064
Eligibility Requirements: MUST be prenatal or newborn not older than three months of age
Fees: $0
Hours: 8:30am-5:30pm w/ flexibility
Languages (Bilingual staff/materials): Spanish
Area(s) Served: Albany County
Healthy Families is a collaborative effort between Albany County Dept. of Children, Youth and Families, Parsons Child & Family Center and Whitney M. Young Health Center. We are an in-home support program to promote “Healthy Families” in Albany County.
Healthy Families of Rensselaer County (formerly Healthy Kids)
2215 Burdett Avenue, 4th Floor South
Troy NY,12180
Phone: (518)274-1279
Fax:(518)271-7219
Email: martoccid@nehealth.com
Website: www.healthyfamiliesnewyork.org
Contact:Donnamarie Martocci, LMSW, Executive Director
Contact Phone: (518) 271-3923
Healthy Families of Rensselaer County
Eligibility Requirements: Must reside in Rensselaer County and be pregnant OR parenting a child younger than 3 months at time of enrollment.
Hours: Home Visiting hours 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM; Office hours - 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Languages (Bilingual Materials/Staff): English, Spanish
Area(s) Served: Rensselaer County
Other Services Offered: Advocacy, Family Services and Support, Information and Referral, Maternal/Child Health, Parenting
Comprehensive family assessments and home visitation services that provide education, support, and referrals to encourage positive and strong parent-child relationships, healthy child development, and successful parenting. A program of Healthy Families New York.
Healthy Schenectady Families
107 Nott Street Suite 300 Schenectady, NY 12308
Phone: (518)386-2824 Fax:(518)372-4674
Email: peggy.sheehan@schenectadycounty.com
Contact: Program Manager
Eligibility Requirements: Schenectady County residents
Fees: None
Hours: 8:30-4:30; Home visits conducted at times convenient for families
Languages(Bilingual staff/materials): Bilingual staff and materials
Area(s) Served: Schenectady County
Other Services Offered: Education, Maternal & Child Health, Parenting.
Intensive, long-term home visitation program focused on building strong parent-child relationships. Prenatal, parenting and general health education. Promotes healthy child growth and development. A Healthy Families New York program.
Hispanic Outreach Services
40 North Main Ave Albany, NY 12203
Phone:(518)453-6655 Fax:(518)641-6830
Email: anne.tranelli@rcda.org
Website: www.hispanicoutreachservices.org
Contact: Executive Director x6448
Eligibility Requirements: None
Fees: None
Hours: 8:30am-4:30pm
Languages(Bilingual staff/materials): English/Spanish
Area(s) Served: Cities of Albany, Amsterdam, Schenectady, and Troy
Other Services Offered: Advocacy, Information & Referral, Translation Services.
Hispanic Outreach Services is a 501(C)(3) human services agency which is committed to work for the betterment of the Hispanic/Latino community throughout a four county area. The goal of all our programs, in accordance with our stated mission, focuses not only on supporting this targeted community in becoming acclimated to their new environments, but assists them in moving towards and achieving self-sufficiency.
The agency offers two areas of services/programs: Hispanic Family Assistance Programs and Hispanic Youth Life Enrichment Programs.
International Cesarean Awareness Network (ICAN) of the Capital District
1166 N. Country Club Dr.
Niskayuna,NY 12309
Phone: (518) 372-8756
EMail:icanofcapdist@gmail.com
Website: www.ican-online.org
Contact Person: Melinda Kane, Chapter Leader
Hours: Days and evenings
Service Area: Greater Capital District and Saratoga regions
Other Services Offered: Education
ICAN is an all-volunteer nonprofit organization whose mission is to improve maternal-child health by preventing unnecessary cesareans through education, providing support for cesarean recovery and promoting vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC). We hold monthly peer support meetings for cesarean mothers who are recovering from a surgical birth or exploring their options for a subsequent birth, as well as conducting advocacy and outreach programs.
Mothers Center of the Capital District
718 Morris Street Albany, New York 12208
Phone:(518)475-1897
Website: www.themotherscenter.org
Contact Person: Kathy Koch
Hours: 9:30am-12:00pm
Fees: $35.00 per year
Languages: English
Area(s) Served: Albany, Schenectady and Rensselaer counties
Other Services Offered: Mental Health
Informal gathering of mom’s, dad’s and caregivers and their children to socialize and play. Support network on parenting, child development and other family matters.
Multicultural Association of Medical Interpreters
309 Genesee Street Suite 2 Utica, NY 13501
Phone:(315) 732-2271 Fax:(315) 732-2360
Email: cebrown@hamilton.edu
Website: www.mamiinterpreters.org
Contact: Cornelia E. Brown, Executive Director
MAMI Interpreters
Eligibility Requirements: Some college education desirable but not required
Fees: Vary, with contracts available to ensure lower rates
Hours: All hours 24/7 for in-person interpreting, office open business hours
Languages (Bilingual staff/materials): Translation service available
Area(s) Served: Central NY, from Herkimer County to Cayuga County
Other Services Offered: Translation Service
Language access services from a non-profit: trained in-person interpreting 25 languages, 24/7 service, interpreter training (medical, legal, mental health), provider training in cultural competency, quality translation service, ESL for Driving Skills, advocacy for language access.
Parsons Child and Family Center
125 Bigelow Ave (and 800 Erie Blvd.) Schenectady, NY 12304
Phone:(518)346-5360 Fax:(518)346-1605
Email: hopkinw@parsonscenter.org
Contact: Wendy Hopkinson, Director
Early Head Start
Eligibility Requirements: Live in the city of Schenectady; be at or below poverty level
Fees: None (except for wraparound care in center)
Hours: 7:00am-5:15pm
Languages (Bilingual staff/materials): Spanish, Arabic, English
Area(s) Served: City of Schenectady
Other Services Offered: Advocacy, Child Care, Counseling, Education, Emergency, Family Services & Support, Information & Referral, Literacy, Maternal & Child Health, Medical/Health, Mental Health, Parenting, Support Groups.
Comprehensive early childhood program for families who are pregnant or have a child under the age of 3. Includes both home visiting and a center base daycare. Focus is on helping families understand the development of their child, helping families connect with needed community services, ensuring families receive appropriate health and mental health care, and encouraging family involvement in all aspects of the program.
Parsons Child and Family Center
60 Academy Road Albany, NY 12208
Phone:(518)426-2600 Fax:(518)447-5234
Website: www.parsonscenter.org
Families United Network
Contact: Director x2619
Email: valeryj@parsonscenter.org
Eligibility Requirements: Raising a child with behavioral challenges
Fees: None
Hours: Flexible
Languages(Bilingual staff/materials): English, will access interpreters as needed
Area(s) Served: Albany County
Provide support services to families raising children with emotional and behavioral disorders, including family-run family support groups, social activities for families, help with navigating the children’s service systems, information and referral services and emotional support.
Healy House
Contact: Director x2624
Email: CUI@parsonscenter.org
Eligibility Requirements: Must have a mental health diagnosis; Live in the 9 County catchment area; Child must be within the ages of 5-11; Placements for OMH children are voluntary; parents retain custody; DSS placements are offered as well; Child should be experiencing a crisis (situational, behavioral, psychiatric).
Fees: OMH placements no fee; DSS placements daily rate
Hours: 24/7
Languages(Bilingual staff/materials):
Area(s) Served: Albany, Saratoga, Warren, Washington, Schenectady, Rensselaer, Greene, Columbia, and Schoharie Counties
Short term crisis residence offering an alternative to psychiatric hospitalization. Focus is on stabilization, observation, and behavioral support. Psychiatric Evaluation is available upon request. The average length of stay is 21 days. The child retains as many community supports as possible while at Healy House, including school, therapy, respite, and after school programs. Assessments and referrals for services post discharge are made with in-put from the family, and current providers. Family involvement is encouraged when ever possible.
Prevent Child Abuse New York
33 Elk St., 2nd Fl., Albany, NY 12207
Phone:(518)445-1273 Fax:(518)436-5889
Email: info@preventchildabuseny.org
Website: www.preventchildabuseny.org
Contact: Helen Marshall, I&R Helpline Coordinator
Extension: ext. 104 or Helpline 1-800-342-7472 English
24/7 Spanish 9:00am-Midnight 7 days
Prevention Information Resource Center/Parent Helpline
Eligibility Requirements: None
Fees: None
Hours: 9-5pm office hours, Helpline 9am- Midnight 24/7 on-call & utilizing an Answering services for emergencies calls patched to supervisor.
Languages(Bilingual staff/materials): 150 Language Line Services
Area(s) Served: Albany, Schenectady & Rensselaer Counties
Other Services Offered: Parenting
The Prevention Information Resource Center offers a Statewide 24/7 information and referral Hotline. Our confidential – English and Spanish line offers assistance to parents, professionals, concerned friends, neighbors and relatives providing referrals regarding community services, children and family resources and educational material requests. The Parent HELPLINE provides a lifeline for parents who are searching for support and services. Assisting families, children and teens dealing with problems or those in crisis. We provide callers with needed information, connecting them with local assistance and support.
Rensselaer County Chapter NYSARC
79 102nd Street Troy, NY 12180
Phone:(518)272-3805 Fax:(518)687-0679
Email:DBARTNEL@RENARC.ORG
Contact: Intake Manager x2212
Family Supports
Eligibility Requirements: Eligible for OMRDD with Developmental Delays/Disabilities
Fees: None
Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm
Languages(Bilingual staff/materials):
Area(s) Served: Rensselaer County, Cohoes, Green Island, and Watervliet
Other Services Offered: Information and Referral
Family Supports provides respite, recreation/transportation, information and referral, future planning, service coordination, and family reimbursement. We assist with eligibility determination and coordinating services for people with disabilities living at home.
Samaritan Hospital
2215 Burdett Ave. Troy, NY 12180
Phone:(518)271-3393 or 271-3288
Fax:(518)271-3240
Email: mchaleb@nehealth.com
Website: www.nehealth.com
Contact: Barb McHale, RN or Debbie Lajeunesse, RN x3288 or 3393
Program Name: Samaritan Birth Center/Woman’s Health
Fees: Free/variable
Other Services Offered: Education, Maternal&Child Health, Medical/Health.
Contact Maternity, Debbie Lajeunesse, RN for: Lamaze, Breast Feeding Class, Birth Center Tours, Free Infant and Child CPR, Hypnobirthing. Contact Women’s Health Center, Barabara McHale, RN for: Hypnotherapy, Breast Ultrasounds, Mammography, Breast Biopsies, free/low cost Breast and Cervical Screening for those who qualify through our primary care sites.
Sexual Assault and Crime Victims Assistance Program for Rensselaer County
Phone:(518)271-3445 Fax:(518)271-3163
Hotline: (518)271-3257 (24 hours a day)
Website: www.nehealth.com/sacc
Contact: Lisa Smith, Director x3639
Fees: None
Hours: 9:00am– 5:00pm; Hotline: 24 hours a day
Languages(Bilingual staff/materials): English, some materials in Spanish
Area(s) Served: Rensselaer County and surrounding areas
Other Services Offered: Advocacy, Counseling, Legal Advocacy, Domestic Violence, Education, Information & Referral, Medical/Health, Support Groups
Sexual Assault and Crime Victims Assistance Program for Rensselaer County provides free and confidential counseling, therapy, medical and legal advocacy and accompaniment, information and referrals, assistance with NYS Crime Victim compensation claims to victims and their families to assist in the healing process. We also provide prevention education services to community entities such as schools, social programs, religious organizations, etc.
Schenectady Community Action Program, Inc.
913 Albany Street Schenectady, NY 12307
Phone:(518)374-9181 Fax:(518)374-9190
Email: pam@scapny.org
Website: www.scapny.org
Contact: Executive Assistant x202
Other Services Offered: Advocacy, Child Care, Counseling, Education, Employment, Family Services & Support, Information & Referral, Translation Services.
SCAP is committed to alleviating the symptoms and eradicating the causes of poverty by helping people help themselves when they are in economic, educational, or social need. We do this by identifying changing community needs and mobilizing resources, administering programs that address ongoing community needs, and by providing individual and systemic advocacy on behalf of those SCAP serves. SCAP has several programs to serve this mission such as Career Readiness, Head Start, Housing Services, and Community Service Programs: Community Advocacy, Income Tax Preparation, Community Crisis Network, Homelessness Intervention & Emergency Shelter, and a Home Energy Assistance Outreach Site.
Schenectady County Public Health Services
103 Nott Terrace, Suite 304 Schenectady, NY 12308
Phone:(518)386-2824 Fax:(518)382-5415
Website: www.schenectadycounty.com
Maternal Child Health Program
Eligibility Requirements: Schenectady county resident
Fees: Sliding scale
Hours: 8:30am–4:30pm
Languages(Bilingual staff/materials): bilingual materials
Area(s) Served: Schenectady
Other Services Offered: Information & Referral, Maternal & Child Health, Medical/Health, Parenting
Public health services with focus on disease prevention, health promotion and wellness.
Includes home visits to families, women and children for health assessments, health education and home health care. Agency also has programs for communicable disease control, lead poisoning prevention and other preventative health services.
Schenectady County Public Health Services
600 Franklin St. Suite 104-106 Schenectady, NY 12305
Phone:(518)346-2187 Fax:(518)346-2191
Contact: Phyllis DiLegge
Eligibility Requirements: Schenectady county resident
Fees: Sliding scale
Hours: By appointment or call for clinic times
Languages(Bilingual staff/materials): bilingual materials
Area(s) Served: Schenectady
Other Services Offered: HIV Testing, Information & Referral, Maternal & Child Health, Medical/Health
Well child physicals, immunizations, travel clinic, STD/HIV testing, TB testing and follow up.
Talking, Listening, Caring (TLC) Program
818 Union Street Schenectady, NY 12308
Phone:(518)372-5667 Fax:(518)372-5686
Contact: Beth Relyea, TLC Program Director x126
Eligibility Requirements: Live in Schenectady County, pregnant, parenting or at risk adolescent (to age 21)
Fees: None
Hours: 9:00am-5:00pm
Area(s) Served: Schenectady County
Other Services Offered: Advocacy, Consumer Services, Counseling, Domestic Violence, Education, Employment, Family Services & Support, Information & Referral, Maternal & Child Health, Parenting.
Comprehensive, intensive case management, counseling and parenting services for at risk pregnant and parenting adolescents (through their 21st birthday), their significant other and family members. Case management services include assessment, information, referral and follow up. Services are customized to the individual and family needs. Services are free and confidential.
Women’s Health Center of Albany Med – WIC Program
220 Green Street Albany, NY 12202
Phone:(518)432-4033 Fax:(518)432-3225
Contact: Practice Manager x122
WIC Program
Eligibility Requirements: Contact Us
Fees: None
Hours: By appointment
Languages (Bilingual staff/materials): Varies by staff availability
Area(s) Served: Albany County
Other Services Offered: Food Pantry/Baby Formula, Information & Referral, Maternal & Child Health.
The Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) provides food and nutrition screening and education to at-risk, low-income pregnant women, new mothers, infants and children under age five. All WIC participants must have family incomes below 185% poverty guidelines and demonstrate nutritional risk based on criteria such as anemia, inadequate diet, or abnormal weight.
The WIC Program is designed to prevent health problems caused by inadequate nutrition. It serves as an adjunct to good health care during critical times of a family’s growth and development. Participants are provided food packages tailored to their needs. Participants are prescribed vouchers to be redeemed at local grocery stores. WIC foods include milk, cheese, infant formula, eggs, cereal, juice, and peanut butter. In addition, WIC parents participate in health and nutrition counseling – including smoking, alcohol, and drug abuse prevention – to foster responsible nutrition and health choices. This year, 2007, marks the 33th year of WIC operations. WIC will serve more than six million people as it begins its third decade.
Youth Empowerment Services
315 A Washington Avenue Albany, NY 12206
Phone:(518)-455-8911 Fax:(518)-455-8919
Email: vturner@yesteens.org
Contact: Administrative Assistant
Youth Empowerment Services
Eligibility Requirements: 9-21 years old
Hours: 9:00am-5:00pm
Languages(Bilingual staff/materials): Bilingual staff on site
Area(s) Served: Albany County
Other Services Offered: Education, Counseling, Employment, Child Care, Emergency Information, Referral.
YES is an adolescent pregnancy prevention program that provides comprehensive case management and counseling. We serve youth 21 and under; our services are available by walk in or appointment Monday-Friday between the hours of 9am-5pm. We also make referrals, facilitate support, and parenting.
2 EComm Square (324 Broadway) 3rd Floor Albany, New York 12207
Phone:(518)426-1153 Fax:(518)426-1237
Email