Berkshire Farm Center & Services for Youth – Buffalo

Services Provided: Berkshire Farm Center is a state wide agency providing foster homes for children in care.  Prospective foster parents receive comprehensive training and support through out the certification process.  Once certified our homes are supported by an assigned social worker, 24 hour emergency services, financial support to meet the chil(ren)’s needs.  Children range in age and special need requirements.  Victoria is foster care contact for western and central region counties.  See website for more information.

Chautauqua Department of Social Services

Services Provided: Chautauqua County DHHS is primarily a foster care agency, although some children are placed for adoption from foster care. Orientation offered quarterly in each end of the county. MAPP/GPSII (pre-service foster parent meetings) offered twice a year (spring and fall), once in each end of the county. Several in-service foster parent trainings offered throughout the year. Four foster parent support groups meet monthly in various locations throughout the county. Monthly newsletter sent to all foster parents. Foster homes especially needed for teens and sibling groups

  • Contact Person:  Kellie Johnson
  • Address:  110 E Fourth St, Jamestown. NY 14701 
  • Phone:  716-661-8212

G.A. Family Services

Services Provided: The G.A. Family Services Foster Care program serves youth and families throughout Western New York. On-going support and training are the hallmark of the program, which ensures the successful completion of all requirements to become a certified foster parent. G.A.’s Foster Care Program offers therapeutic and traditional foster care programs, utilizing a team approach that supports foster parents throughout their fostering experience.  Parents are needed to care for teenagers and children affected by trauma. See website for program brochure and satellite office contacts.

  • Contact Person: Erica Garcia-Allison, Executive Director
  • Address: 40 Gardenville Parkway suite100, West Seneca, NY 14224
  • Phone: 716-668-0490
  • Website: www.gafamilyservices.org