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The people hurt most by drugs and alcohol don't even use them; they are the CHILDREN of alcoholics and other drug dependent parents. The National Association for Children of Alcoholics (NACoA) believes that none of these vulnerable children should grow up in isolation and without support. NACoA is the national nonprofit 501 (c) 3 membership and affiliate organization working on behalf of children of alcohol and drug dependent parents.nacoa.org |
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The Circles® Campaign is a transformational approach that partners volunteers and community leaders with families wanting to make the journey out of poverty. Operating in communities around the country, each Circles® initiative consists of families working to get out of poverty and several middle and upper income Allies who befriend them and lend support. The family is the Circle Leader, setting direction for activities. With the help and friendship of their allies, each family sets and achieves goals unique to their own needs.circlescampaign.org |
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The Kin and Kids program offers advocacy, outreach and support to kinship caregivers residing in Oneida and Herkimer Counties. Kinship refers to relatives and other non-parent caregivers that are providing full time care for children. Children maybe living in kinship care due to a parent having issues with addiction, incarceration, child protective concerns, military deployment, mental health,abandonment, illness or death. The Kin and Kids program will offer support and outreach to children and caregivers.kinshipmv.org |
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Adult Recovery Services (ARS) is a voluntary program for any adult 18 & above with an Axis 1 Mental Health Diagnosis. ARS provides a safe & positive environment where our members can socialize, obtain advice & support, develop job skills & attend a wide variety of groups offered daily. At ARS it is our mission to work with all members on embracing our journey in recovery together. Members have disclosed that this set up has helped to improve their self-confidence, social & vocational skills, most importantly, has assisted them in living meaningful & independent lives in the community. ARS prides itself on being a non-judgmental atmosphere where our members can measure their progress daily. neighborhoodcenterars.org |
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The Upstate New York Fathers and Families (UFAF) is an affiliate of the Fathers and Families Coalition of America (FFCA) www.azffc.org a national coalition with a vision to provide the premiere national services for those working with fathers & families through providing professional development training. The FFCA is committed to the mission of enhancing the capacity of service providers throughout the nation, so they will be better equipped to effectively serve fathers, mothers and children. The upstate chapters activities all though currently focused in the Utica/Herkimer/Rome areas of the Mohawk Valley anticipate expansion along the Mohawk/Seneca River Valley’s into the communities of Central New York.upstatefathersandfamilies.com |
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