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FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES (FSS) | NORTHERN REGIONAL CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING (NRCIL)

Provides a community-based system of care for families of children with disabilities. Offers both formal and informal services, with an emphasis on self-determination and family control, to help support families with children who have a disability. Offers family engagement activities, peer support, advocacy training, and parenting groups and classes.

Categories

Parent to Parent NetworkingParent Support GroupsFamily Resource Centers/OutreachChildren's Out of Home Respite CareSelf Advocacy Support

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211 Central New York

Physical Address

210 Court Street, Watertown, NY 13601

Hours

Administrative hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Parent groups and family activities are available; call for details

Fax

(315) 785-8612

Fax

(315) 785-8612

Application process

Call for information and to schedule an appointment

Fee

None

Eligibility

Caregivers and families of children with suspected or known disabilities

Languages

American Sign Language, Spanish

Service area

Lewis County, New York Jefferson County, New York

Agency info

NORTHERN REGIONAL CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING (NRCIL)

Provides a broad range of programs and services to support people with any disability of any age to maximize independence and community integration. Services include Americans with Disabilities Act consultations and architectural assessment, Chronic Disease Self-Management Program, Supported Employment, Benefits Planning and Advice, Information and Referral, Peer Support both one-on-one and in groups, Individual Advocacy and Systems Advocacy, Community-Based Activities, Educational Advocacy, Family Engagement Events, Community Health Workers, NY Connects and Long Term Care Ombudsman Program.