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

Address: 950 Danby Road Ithaca, NY 14850
Program Contact: Renee Hettich
Phone: (607) 272-0034 ext. 1015
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://affcny.org/AGAPE
Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00AM - 5:00PM

Eligibility for Services: Families formed through adoption, guardianship, or kinship relationships are eligible for AGAPE services. Kinship eligible families include relative or non-relative caregivers who have guardianship, custody, KinGAP, or informal relationships with the child(ren) in their care.

AGAPE (Adoption and Guardianship Assistance Program for Everyone) is a free service that improves the well-being of adoptive, guardianship and kinship youth and parents/caregivers. Families will gain the support they need to thrive.

Services are family driven and 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)

A schedule of virtual and in-person events is available at https://affcny.org/RSVP

Families can request AGAPE services by calling, emailing, or by self or professional referral at https://affcny.org/AGAPE

A New York State Office of Children and Family Services Program