Family STAR
Services Provided: A program initiative of Adoption STAR providing a full service post adoption support program including clinical counseling, support groups, nationwide post adoption contact correspondence services, and search and reunion services. Associated with Tapestry Books, a premiere online source for adoption books and resources. See website for more online resources and articles, info about services and upcoming events. Albany 518-391-2515; NYC 917-470-9340; Syracuse 315-703-7511; Binghamton 607-330-2158; Rochester 585-672-5227; Poughkeepsie 845-457-4883
Address: 131 John Muir Drive, Amherst, NY 14228 Phone: 716-639-3030
Email: Email contact form on website Website: http://www.family-star.com, http://www.tapestrybooks.com
The Parent Network of Western NY
Services Provided: Parent Network of WNY is a community resource for families of individuals with special needs and for professionals who work with these families. Parent Network’s goal is to empower families to successfully advocate for their children with special needs and to see that they receive proper care and education by offering seminars, workshops, conferences, information and referral services and resources. Parent Network is designated as a Technical Assistance Parent Center by NYS Education Department and receives funding from several sources. Services include comprehensive one-on-one support, workshops and conferences on various special education and parenting topics. See website for information on services and excellent online directory of local helping resources and agencies.
Contact Person: Lyn Haggerty
Address: 1000 Main St, Buffalo, NY 14202 Phone: 716-332-4176
Email: lmh@parentnetworkwny.org Website: http://www.parentnetworkwny.org
Western New York Foster and Adoptive Families Association, Inc.
Services Provided: WNYFAFA is an independent organization of certified f/a parents. We aim for the better care of f/a children, to establish and improve communication between f/a parents and all community systems and educate the community about child welfare issues. We offer trainings, support group meetings, respite services, provide clothing, an annual cookout, holiday celebration and other events to promote social interaction.In addition, all f/a families in WNY may access the group to resolve issues and concerns. Website coming soon
Contact Person: Elvira Northington
Address: PO Box 442, Buffalo, NY 14207 Phone: 716-837-0854
Email: Wnyfafa@yahoo.com
To find upcoming foster and adoptive parent support group meetings, trainings, and other special events on the Coalition's event calendar cclick here.