Foster to Adoption Story: William and Tyrell
Diane Patrick has been surrounded by children her entire life. She helped to raise her nieces and nephews and always watched children at her local church. “When you love kids,” Ms. Patrick said, “you want to be involved and help them in any way you can.” Hope, Healing and a Foster Home Ms. Patrick’s journey…[More]
Volunteer Tutors Needed for Westchester Children
We have a waiting list of local school-age children in need of virtual tutoring. These are children that are struggling with academics and do not have the luxury of hiring a tutor. There is an achievement gap that leaves our at-risk students with many academic challenges. The pandemic is taking a toll on vulnerable students…[More]
Virtual Activities Available for Seniors with Dementia and Their Caregivers
We are delivering no-cost virtual dementia services so that adults 50+ and their caregivers can feel less isolated. The support includes social stimulation, engaging experiences, case management and teletherapy. Many of the participants are part of My Second Home, our dementia adult day care that has been closed since March 2020 to safeguard our vulnerable…[More]
Donate Used Laptops and Tablets for Westchester Students
Laptops and tablets needed! Not all Westchester schools have the resources to provide laptops and tablets for all students. Many low income families in our programs need for technology to support virtual learning this fall. Many of the 20,000 children in FSW programs are already struggling with the effects of extreme adversity including poverty, coping…[More]