In the Family Development program, volunteer mentors are matched with families in crisis to provide support, resources and training. They are trained to help families recognize their strengths, the opportunities available to them, and to set goals that pave the way toward self-reliance. Mentors have up-to-date information and resources regarding employment, child care, and health insurance, transportation, food stamps and housing.

Offers prevention based programs and services in an individual or group setting to local school districts. Programming includes, behavior management, attendance issues, bullying prevention and intervention, mentoring, peer mediation, aggression reduction, drug and alcohol prevention, leadership, and resiliency skill building.

Provides an after-school program offering academic and recreational activities for youth ages 10 to 18 years. Emphasizes tutoring in Math, English, and Science for youth who have limited English proficiency and who are at-risk of failing in school. Offers free transportation to students.

* Provides senior center services such as: Meals. Recreation. Special events. Clubs. Health and wellness programs.* Provides advocacy: Assistance with forms and health related services.

Provides activities such as leisure reading, writing, discussions with knowledgeable adults, tutoring and games that develop cognitive skills to encourage academic performance.

In the Family Development program, volunteer mentors are matched with families in crisis to provide support, resources and training. They are trained to help families recognize their strengths, the opportunities available to them, and to set goals that pave the way toward self-reliance. Mentors have up-to-date information and resources regarding employment, child care, and health insurance, transportation, food stamps and housing.

A 16 week empowerment class to assist participants with charting a path to self-sufficiency. Participants are matched with mentors to help them reach their goals.

A 16 week empowerment class to assist participants with charting a path to self-sufficiency. Participants are matched with mentors to help them reach their goals.

Activities to meet the interests and needs of rural and urban young people ages 5 to 19, including: Rural youth services: year-round, after school, in-school, evening and weekend educational opportunities in nine rural communities for youth needing positive experiences Urban 4-H: after-school and summer programming, based on the 4-H youth development model, for young people in urban communities Summer Day Camps: local and statewide camps Primitive Pursuits: mentoring and nature education to introduces youngsters to the natural world 4-H clubs: opportunities for young people to learn about environmental issues, veterinary medicine, science, engineering and technology, sewing skills, healthy lifestyles and other topics.

Mentoring for children ages 6-14 with unmet needs for individual adult support and attention."Bigs" spend time weekly with "Littles" to help them discover strengths, develop social skills and explore Tompkins County opportunities for children.Weekend programs during fall and spring semesters provide activities for children with "Bigs" and those waiting for one.

Provides activities such as leisure reading, writing, discussions with knowledgeable adults, tutoring and games that develop cognitive skills to encourage academic performance.

Provides activities such as leisure reading, writing, discussions with knowledgeable adults, tutoring and games that develop cognitive skills to encourage academic performance.

Provides volunteer opportunities for events, administrative needs, fundraising, programming support and mentoring. Volunteers assists in a varity of programs, as well as with advertising materials.

Provides one-to-one role model mentoring (4-8 hrs per month), provides encouragement, guidance and support to child in need (boys and girls 5-16 yrs). Also group activities.

* Initiates matching of adult volunteers to provide a supportive friendship on a one-to-one basis with adults receiving mental health treatment. Individual training provided before matches are made Ongoing, post-match trainings offered Pre-match and post-match support provided by Volunteer Coordinators Volunteer-client activities include friendly visits, social and cultural experiences, and special events* Offers Compeer Calling/E-Buddies. Telephone or e-mail support for referred clients waiting to be matched with volunteers. * Offers volunteer opportunities.

* Offers youth in Rome and Utica opportunities to build their self-confidence, reduce negative social behaviors, increase connectedness to self, home and community, increase employability, and provide community services through an adult mentor.

Program offers services, assistance, information, advocacy and referral for those needing help navigating special education services, community habilitation, pre-vocational and employment programs, independent living skills and peer-to-peer support.

* Provides care management and a wide variety of subsidized services for participants.

Provides volunteer opportunities for events, administrative needs, fundraising, programming support and mentoring. Volunteers assists in a varity of programs, as well as with advertising materials.

Provides volunteer opportunities for events, administrative needs, fundraising, programming support and mentoring. Volunteers assists in a varity of programs, as well as with advertising materials.

* Provides information and services for youth and families in the following areas: Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP). Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Job Readiness Program. Advocacy - Youth & Families. Crisis Counseling Referral. General Counseling Referral. Independent Living Program. Runaway Homeless Youth Program. Substance Abuse Services Referral.

Provides at-home medical and companion care for individuals. Services include medication management and assistance, nutrition, nursing, and personal care assistance.

Program offers services, assistance, information, advocacy and referral for those needing help navigating special education services, community habilitation, pre-vocational and employment programs, independent living skills and peer-to-peer support.

Provides free, family-centered, community-based recreational activities, such as holiday celebrations, family picnics, talent shows, bowling days, and fishing outings. Offers individuals and their parents and siblings a chance to enjoy time together in a relaxed setting.

* Provides volunteer opportunities for events, administrative needs, fundraising, programming support and mentoring. Volunteers can help in a variety of programs, as well as with advertising materials, fundraising teams, and assisting with events.