Receives and investigates coplaints of discrimination based on age, race, sex, creed, disablility, marital status, or origin.

The Children and Youth Services Council provides a forum for inter-agency collaboration, communication and connection among professionals serving youth and families of Broome County.

Works with individuals, community organizations, and state/national networks to promote full inclusion of people with disabilities into their communities.

“ADVOCACY

Advocating for your child in a school setting can be a very confusing and frustrating process. Our advocacy staff is highly trained to understand the clinical needs of children in school settings and can improve communication between the home and school. In the context of Parent Education and Skill Building therapy appointments, we aid parents in understanding what services would benefit their children and acquiring necessary supports, modifications, accommodations, and special education status.

SCHOOL OBSERVATIONS

School personnel often desire input from parents for suggestions on how to help their child be successful in an academic setting. We conduct school-based observations to aid parents in understanding their child’s academic, social, and emotional functioning during the school day. Observations are conducted in multiple settings (e.g. classroom, recess, specials) during the school day and include a teacher interview in order to help further understand the areas of concern. Based on the observation, we provide recommendations to improve academic, social, and emotional functioning and promote optimal growth.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING

We employ strategies such as Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports (PBIS) that are proactive, data-driven, and strength-based, and hence offer much more in promoting the long-term growth and promise of children and adolescents.”

METHODS OF PAYMENT: $250 per appointment during the evaluation (the evaluation can take multiple sessions). After the evaluation, it’s $175 for unit/appointment. Out-of-pocket or insurance. Works with many insurances. Fidelis, ETNA, Ponco, Tricare Health Net, UHC, Empire, MVP, Emblem, and Lifetime Benefits Solutions.

The mission of the Victims Assistance Center Child Advocacy Center of Northern New York is to strengthen and protect children, families and community through an interdisciplinary approach to cases of child sexual and physical abuse. Our multidisciplinary team promotes early intervention, coordinated investigations, and collaborative action plans. The goal is to provide a safe, neutral, and child-friendly setting for child interviews, coordinating all victim services including medical services to expedite the investigation and prosecution of cases while providing effective and immediate support services with minimal re-traumatization.

Help navigate the Social Services System to access benefits

Non for profit agency which is a nationally recognized leader in the delivery of habilitative, health and advocacy services for persons with disabilities., Consumer Directed Personal Services -a self empowering program for individuals with a disability to hire, train and supervise their own personal care attendants. Family Services -Medicaid Service Coordination, NYS Elks Home Service Program, Home Based Service Program -provides training in daily living skills. Community Services Resource Center -Americans with Disabilities (ADA)Accessibility Consultation Services. Job Development Services. Family Health Care Center offers Optometry Services.

Assists individuals with filling out the appropriate paperwork regarding discrimination and investigates the complaints. Also provides investigative information for legislation to help create or change laws. Handicap Accessible

The Latino Community Advocacy provides (LCAP) bilingual advocacy and educational services to immigrants and their families in Saratoga County. Our trained specialized staff support families as they navigate life in a new community and culture, helping to overcome language or cultural barriers and social isolation, to promote healthy thriving families and strong community connections.

Saratoga EOC offers free small group English as a Second Language (ESL) classes and one-on-one ESL tutoring in Saratoga, Warren, and Washington Counties--classes and course materials are provided for free through the Liberty Defense Project.

Contact Cecily Corbett, ESL Coordinator (c.corbett@saratogaeoc.org or 518-339-4609) for specific information about classes available in the area.

“If you qualify for Medicaid and need skilled nursing services, ACR Health’s MLTC Ombudsman can assist you through the enrollment process and appeal care that you feel is inadequate or inappropriate.”

Services can typically be provided within 24-48 hours of intake.

METHOD OF PAYMENT: Free