Parent Education & Support

Catholic Charities
1141 E. Union St., Newark
315.331.4867
www.ccwayne.org
The PINS (Persons in Need of Supervision) Diversion program serves children from the ages of 8 to 17 and their families, in collaboration with the Wayne County Probation Department and the Department of Social Services are provided to at-risk youth who are determined to be eligible for the program by the Department of Probation. Specific services include in-depth assessment, bi-weekly home visits, regular contact with school personnel and collaboration with other agencies.

Council on Alcoholism and Addictions of the Finger Lakes
165 E. Union St., 3rd Floor, Newark
620 W. Washington St., Geneva
315.331.5957
(Ontario County) 315.789.0310
www.CouncilonAlcoholism.net
www.fingerlakesparentswhohost.com
www.gamblingfever.org
www.Trauma-and-Alcoholism.com
The Council on Alcoholism is designated by New York State as a community-based alcohol/drug abuse prevention, education and information and referral agency with the sole responsibility of combating alcohol and drug abuse. The Council provides community-based education and training services, an Environmental Prevention Initiative, a Gambling Prevention Program, and ADPEP - an Alcohol/Drug Awareness Program for at-risk youth arrested for underage drinking. The Council provides classroom presentations, teacher trainings, parent trainings, and youth counseling services. The agency has worked with all the community action groups, local governments and schools, and staff provide consultation, free literature on different issues of drug abuse, and information and referral services.

FACT Program - Department of Aging and Youth
1519 Nye Rd., Lyons
315.946.5624
www.co.wayne.ny.us
Families and Communities Together provides services for families that deal with emotional and behavioral challenges of children in grades K-8. FACT is an interagency initiative designed to assist families of children who are having difficulty in their home, school, or community; who have numerous complex needs; or who are not making adequate progress despite multiple agency involvement. FACT will provide needed services that include case management, service coordination, advocacy, parent education, and family support.

Family Counseling Service of the F.L., Inc.
165 E. Union St., Newark
6692 Middle Rd., Suite 2200, Sodus
877.789.2613
www.fcsfl.org
Licensed, Master.s-level counselors work with children, adolescents and families to help resolve such problems as parent-child conflicts, school achievement or behavior problems, ADHD issues, relationship difficulties, and other personal and family challenges.

Finger Lakes Parent Network
25 Steuben St., Bath
800.934.4244
www.flpn.org
Respite, or temporary care for the identified youth and his/her siblings, is provided in order to give parents a break. Respite is provided on a planned basis in the family home or by using community recreational facilities. A sitter/companion model is used wherein a trained individual is matched with the child and family to provide respite. Any child or youth with an emotional, behavioral and/or mental disorder and his/her family residing in Wayne County is eligible for free services. No diagnosis or referral necessary.

Happiness House
731 Pre-Emption Rd., Geneva
315.789.6828
www.happinesshouse.org
Happiness House is an educational, health and human service organization that excels in providing the highest quality integrated programs and services to children and adults with and without disabilities, to their families and to the Finger Lakes community.

Parents Without Partners of Greater Rochester
P.O. Box 204, Fairport
585.251.3647
www.parentswithoutpartners.org
Provides single parents and their children with an opportunity for enhancing personal growth, self-confidence and sensitivity towards others by offering an environment for support, friendship and the exchange of parenting techniques.

Roosevelt Childrens Center - Wayne ARC
848 Peirson Ave., Newark
315.331.2086
www.waynearc.org
RCC offers a wide range of options for children diagnosed with Autistic Spectrum Disorder and their families.

Wayne ARC
150 Van Buren St., Newark
315.331.7741
www.waynearc.org
Provides various support groups to individuals and families with development disabilities.

Wayne CAP, Inc.
7190 Ridge Rd., Sodus
315.946.7530
www.waynecap.org
Youth & Family Intervention Program: Programs offers Early HeadStart, a program offering services to pregnant women, newborns to 3 years and families. EGG (Encouraging Great Growth) pre-and post-natal childbirth education with speakers to connect with resources. PINE (Parents Interested in Nurturing Effectively) positive strageties to enhance parenting skills to help discipline issues and helps strengthened family bond and Youth Intervention Services - intensive parenting education and home-based family support education, family development/empowerment support and advocacy services for families and children. Assisting Children in Transition (ACT): program for children whose parents are experiencing divorce. Guiding Good Choices: workshops for parents of children 9-14. Staying Connected with your Teen: workshops for parents of teenagers.

Wayne County Department of Aging and Youth
1519 Nye Rd., Suite 300, Lyons
315.946.5624
www.co.wayne.ny.us
Encourages a positive future for all young people by establishing and maintaining collaborations with other agencies to ensure that Wayne County provides the best services available. Provides information and services to all youth under 21 years of age in Wayne County. Youth programs in Wayne County encompass a wide variety of services including youth development, family counseling, crisis management, mental health counseling to name a few. Contact the Wayne County Department of Aging & Youth to obtain information in regard to the services available for youth and their families in Wayne County.

Wayne County Rural Health Network
Driving Park Avenue
Newark 315.483.3266
www.rochestergeneral.org/wayne-county-rural-health-network
Host Mother' and Children's Health and Kids' Karnival health fairs throughout the year providing educational information on healthcare, child safety and connections with child centered organizations to promote health and wellness in youth.