Adoptive and Foster Family Coalition of NY (AFFCNY): AGAPE Central NY – Permanency Resource Center

Address: 950 Danby Road Ithaca Suite 318, NY 14850
Program Contact: Renee Hettich
Phone: (607) 272-0034
Email: renee@affcny.org
Website: https://affcny.org/AGAPE

Serves:

• Families formed through adoption, guardianship, or kinship relationships – relative/non-relative caregivers’ w/ guardianship, custody, KinGAP, or informal relationships
• Serves Broome, Cayuga, Chemung, Cortland, Madison, & Tompkins

Services: Family driven, free of cost to improve well-being of youth & caregivers – may include

• Case management
• Home visiting
• Educational and/or mental health advocacy
• Referral to community resources (e.g. therapists, recreational programs, financial supports)
• Therapeutic parenting trainings (in-person and virtual)
• Support groups for parents/caregivers (in-person and virtual)
• Respite outings
• Family fun events
• Support groups for youth (in-person and virtual)
• Can be referred/self-referral through main website

A New York State Office of Children and Family Services Program