Kinship and Family Resources

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 Kinship and Foster Family Support Services

• New York State Kinship Navigator
  Statewide support and resources for kinship caregivers.
  • Call: 1-877-454-6463
  • Visit: nysnavigator.org

• Kinship Caregiver Program at Vera House
  Support for kinship caregivers and individuals affected by domestic or sexual violence.
  • 24/7 Hotline: (315) 468-3260
  • Visit: verahouse.org
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• Child Care Solutions
  Resources for finding child care services and support for kinship caregivers.
  • Call: (315) 446-1220
  • Visit: childcaresolutionscny.org

• ifoster TAY Americorps
  Mentors work with local agencies to support current/former system-involved youth.
  • Call:  1 (855) 936-7837 
  • Visit: https://ifoster.org/

   

• PEACE, Inc.
  Family support programs, including Head Start and Early Head Start for parents and caregivers.
  • Call: (315) 470-3300
  • Visit: peace-caa.org
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• Parenting Education Program at Huntington Family Centers
  Offers parenting classes, family support, and community resources.
  • Call: (315) 476-3157
  • Visit: huntingtonfamilycenters.org

Financial Assistance and Emergency Support

• The Salvation Army Syracuse Area Services
  Emergency financial assistance, food assistance, and counseling.
  • Call: (315) 475-1688
  • Visit: syracuseny.salvationarmy.org

• Catholic Charities of Onondaga County
  Counseling, support groups, and financial assistance.
  • Call: (315) 474-7428
  • Visit: ccoc.us

   

• CNY Diaper Bank
  Provides free diapers to families in need across Syracuse.
  • Call: (315) 400-8961
  • Visit: cnydiaperbank.org

Legal and Advocacy Resources

• Legal Aid Society of Mid-New York
  Legal assistance in areas like family law and guardianship. Free services for eligible kinship caregivers.
  • Call: (877) 777-6152
  • Visit: lasmny.org

Health and Mental Health Resources

• ACR Health
  Services for individuals and families affected by HIV/AIDS, substance abuse, and other health issues. Respite care and support groups for kinship caregivers included.
  • Call: (315) 475-2430
  • Visit: acrhealth.org

• Contact Community Services
  Offers crisis intervention, mental health support, and referral services.
  • 24/7 Crisis Hotline: (315) 251-0600
  • Visit: contactsyracuse.org

   

• Helio Health
  Comprehensive mental health and addiction services for individuals and families.
  • Call: (315) 471-1564
  • Visit: helio.health

• Helping Survivors
  Provides free legal assistance to victims of domestic violence.
  • Visit: https://helpingsurvivors.org/

• Hope Connections
  A support group for families and individuals experiencing grief or life transitions.
  • Call: (315) 234-4673
  • Visit: hopeconnections.org

• Syracuse Behavioral Healthcare
  Substance abuse and mental health services, including inpatient and outpatient care.
  • Call: (315) 492-1184
  • Visit: sbh.org

• SAMHSA- Substance Abuse & Mental Health
  Substance abuse and mental health services hotline. 
  • Call: (800) 662-4357
  • Visit: https://www.samhsa.gov

Parenting and Family Support

• PEACE, Inc.
  Family support programs, including Head Start and Early Head Start for parents and caregivers.
  • Call: (315) 470-3300
  • Visit: peace-caa.org

• Parenting Education Program at Huntington Family Centers
  Offers parenting classes, family support, and community resources.
  • Call: (315) 476-3157
  • Visit: huntingtonfamilycenters.org

   

• YMCA of Central New York
  Programs for families, youth, and individuals, including parenting resources and recreational opportunities.
  • Call: (315) 474-6851
  • Visit: ymcacny.org

• Foster Hope NY  

   Offering programs and support for foster families, youth, and      individuals, including parenting resources and essential services.

• Visit: https://www.fosterhopeny.org/supportgroups