The Permanency Resources Program offers case management, advocacy, referrals and appointment assistance to kinship caregivers, adoptive, and guardianship families residing in Chenango and Oneida counties. Caregivers include grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins or adult siblings caring for related children, as well as close family friends or similar non-relative relationships. Kinship caregivers can be through informal arrangements (without court involvement) or those with court ordered custody. Families with guardianship or adopted children are also supported through this program.
The program provides a Case Coordinator to complete home visits, link to community partners, assist with referrals, and to attend DSS, court, educational or other related appointments in support of the family. Monthly support groups are available to all participants to encourage social and emotional networking as well as group activities, speakers, presentations and educational opportunities to participants. Additional groups are available for all children in the home, as well as family engagement groups for the whole family. All services and focus areas are determined by the families and children.
Serves Chenango and Oneida Counties.
Deborah Donnelly, 315-825-5568
