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Important Update

The West Point Band performance at Kensico Dam Plaza tonight, Friday, August 7 has been cancelled due to the weather forecast. Read more

Duck Derby

Special Event at The Brook at Tibbetts on Sunday, Aug. 9. Duck Derby Special Event Pricing: $10 children ages 3 to 11; $20 for ages 12 and older.

Parks Event Update

The West Point Band performance at Kensico Dam Plaza tonight, Friday, Aug. 7 has been cancelled due to the weather forecast.

    Preventive Services

    Preventive services are provided to children and their families for the purpose of preventing a child's or children's placement in, or return to foster care. Services are offered to families where the child or children, under the age of 18, are at risk of foster care placement as determined by the Department of Social Services.

    Preventive Services

    Preventive services are provided to children and their families for the purpose of preventing a child's or children's placement in, or return to foster care. Services are offered to families where the child or children, under the age of 18, are at risk of foster care placement as determined by the Department of Social Services.

    Preventative Services Include:

    • Case management
    • Case planning
    • Casework contacts
    • Daycare services
    • Homemaker services
    • Home management services
    • Clinical services
    • Parenting/parent aide services
    • Transportation services
    • Emergency shelter
    • Preventive housing services
    • Intensive home based family preservation services
    • Crisis respite care
    • Recreational services

    Know Your Resources: Nonparent Caregiver Benefits

    Nonparent caregivers, commonly called kinship caregivers, are adults who are caring for children living in their home without their parents. If you are a nonparent caregiver, you may be eligible for financial assistance and other supports. Find out more in this brochure from the New York State Office of Children and Family Services.

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