As part of Family & Children’s Society’s continued collaboration with the Care Compass Network and the Delivery System Reform Incentive Payments (DSRIP) project, community-based navigation services are now available to all Medicaid recipients. Navigation Coordinator Bridget Schmidt connects with individuals to determine their needs and make appropriate referrals within Family … Read More
Award Recipients Celebrated
On October 5, Family & Children’s Society honored staff and community members for outstanding service. Congratulations to Home Care Aide Sally Tomanek who was recognized for 30 years of service; Leadership Award Winner Holli Stayton, a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with Family & Children’s; and Esther W. Couper Award Winner Dr. … Read More
Toy Donation Brightens Children’s Waiting Room
When one community organization reaches out to help another, the results can be wonderful. Members of the Presbyterian Women of the Congregation (PWC) of Northminster Presbyterian Church in Endwell were in search of a project. Nancy Nestlerode, a PWC member and a board member at Family & Children’s Society, suggested … Read More
United Way Grant Ensures Access to Mental Health Services for Youth
Family & Children’s Society is pleased to be the recipient of a $42,000 award from the United Way of Broome County. The award will allow the agency to offer sliding scale fees for children and their families who lack the financial resources to cover the cost of vital counseling services. … Read More
Volunteers Tackle Agency Landscaping Project
It’s the little things that make a big difference – like flowers, mulch and curb appeal, all of which help employees and clients feel valued and comfortable as they walk in the door. Thanks to Empower Federal Credit Union, Family & Children’s now has these special touches. Employees from Empower … Read More
Marlow Completes Capstone Project at F&CS
Graduate intern Casey Marlow recently completed a Capstone Project at Family & Children’s Society that included a needs assessment for chemical dependency services in Broome County. Marlow is enrolled in the Masters of Public Administration (MPA) program at Binghamton University. The Capstone is the final project for the students in … Read More
Health Coach Services Added
Family & Children’s Society recently added health coaching services in collaboration with the Care Compass Network and United Health Services. Called Care Transitions, the Delivery System Reform Incentive Payments (DSRIP) project serves to “coach” participants with independent living after hospital discharge to prevent readmission within 30 days. Eligibility is determined by … Read More
Impact of the Merger: An Interview with CEO Lisa Hoeschele
Sometimes bigger is better. Recognizing the value of a strategic alliance, the Boards of Directors of Family & Children’s Society and Family Counseling Services of Cortland County (FCS Cortland) have decided to merge the two agencies. The merger will bring about some exciting changes that will expand services, introduce new … Read More
Amigo Search and Rescue Dogs Train at Main Street Location
In March, Amigo Search and Rescue (SAR) dog and handler teams trained at Family & Children’s Main Street office. Amigo SAR is a nonprofit K9 search and rescue team that offers its services free of charge to assist police and fire departments to find missing individuals. Although the team is … Read More
Health Homes Moves to the Holiday Inn Arena
After months of planning, the Health Homes Program has moved into new office space in the Holiday Inn Arena on Hawley Street in Binghamton. The Health Homes Program, available since 2013, is a care coordination service that assists eligible clients in coordinating medical and mental health care as well as … Read More