Foster Care, Kinship Care, & Adoption - Amherst - NDYFS

Recruits, trains, and supports foster parents including those providing therapeutic foster care in kinship homes, traditional two parent homes, single parent homes, same-sex couple homes, and racially diverse homes. Services include the following: - Offers emergency support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. - Offers monitored visitation with birth family. - Offers Licensed Social Worker and Mental Health professionals as well as case managers. - Offers support groups and training to Foster Parents as well as respite (babysitting) if needed and assistance in all areas of care. - Provides psychiatric services when needed. - Practices and trains in trauma informed and trauma sensitive environments and approaches.

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211 Western New York

Physical Address

4511 Harlem Road, Amherst, NY 14226

Hours

Adults 21 years and older can become foster parents. Service Area: WNY.

Voice

716-358-3636

Leslie Shellenbarger, Intake

Voice

716-358-3636

Missy Martin, Intake

Application process

Call for specific information.

Fee

Free.

Eligibility

Adults 21 years and older can become foster parents. Service Area: WNY.

Agency info

New Directions Youth & Family Services, Inc. (NDYFS)