FSSY News

Autumn 2009

Kinship Support Center:

The New York State Office of Children and Family Services awarded FSSY a major grant to expand the activities sponsored by the Kinship Support Center which offers programs in support of relative caregivers and the children they are raising.  This funding will enable FSSY to increase both its outreach throughout Westchester County and the range of services it offers.

The Rotary Club of East Yonkers awarded funds to the Kinship Support Center for the Summer Youth Program which provided a range of arts, educational and recreational activities for the children of relative caregivers during the month of August.

Access to Home:

The New York State Housing Trust Fund Corporation awarded FSSY additional funding for the Access to Home project which provides environmental modifications to the homes of elderly and disabled residents of Westchester.

 Guardianship:

FJC awarded FSSY a grant for the Bronx Guardianship Project by which FSSY is appointed by the New York State Supreme Court to serve as legal guardian for incapacitated individuals in danger of abuse, neglect or exploitation.

Home Health Care Training:

KeyBank Foundation awarded FSSY a grant for our Free Home Health Care Training Program which enables individuals to obtain their New York State Department of Health certification as a Personal Care Aide (PCA) or the more advanced Home Health Aide (HHA).  The certification is valid for work throughout New York State.