Early Childhood
Parent and Child Early Enrichment Program
Mission:
To provide educational services to children birth through five years who have a developmental delay or who are considered at “high risk” for delays. The goal is to provide support for involved families.
Population Served:
Children birth – five years and their families.
Eligibility:
Children birth-five with a developmental delay or existing “high risk” indicators, residents of the city of Albany, those of outlying areas considered if openings are available.
Referral Process:
Complete one page referral request which includes identifying information regarding the referred family and the reason for referral. A release of information consent form signed by parent should also be submitted with the referral request.
Program Site:
20 Trinity Place, Albany NY
Hours:
Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm
Description of Program:
Educational home visits are provided on a weekly basis to enhance the child’s growth and development. Supportive services are provided to the involved families, to stimulate child/parent bonding and to increase their awareness relating to their child’s growth and development. Furthermore, supportive services are provided to assist the family in obtaining and maintaining the necessary coordinating services.
Expected Outcomes:
The expected outcome is for children birth-five years to reach expected growth and developmental milestones. Developmental delays are prevented. Parents’ knowledge regarding childhood growth and development increases, as well as their ability to interact with their children and provide favorable parenting outcomes.
Staff:
Program director and two early childhood educators/family support advocates.
Contact:
Nancy Lonczak, program director – 694-5641.
Success by Six Intensive Case Management
Mission:
To provide case management services for families as early as the mother’s pregnancy through their child’s sixth birthday. The goal is for the child to be developmentally on-target for pre-school and/or school-age programming and for the parent(s) to have the necessary skills to advocate on behalf of themselves and their children. Children and parents will become life-long learners.
Population Served:
Pregnant mothers and mothers and fathers who have infants and young children birth-six years.
Eligibility:
Mothers/fathers who are pregnant or those who have infants and young children. Primary catchment area includes those families living in the city of Albany.
Referral Process:
Contact program director having a release of information consent signed by parent.
Program Site:
20 Trinity Place, Albany NY
Hours:
Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm.
Description of Program:
Case management is provided for qualifying families. Home visits are made on a regular basis. Services include tracking the child’s developmental progress while addressing other family needs such as adequate housing and medical services. Involved families are also invited to attend the Fabulous Friday Parent and Children groups, which meet monthly at Trinity. This group affords the opportunity for parents and children to socialize and to learn and to play together in a positive, fun-filled, environment.
Expected Outcomes:
Parents and children will become life-long learners and will acquire the skills needed to achieve success.
Staff:
Three part-time case managers.
Contact:
Nancy Lonczak 694-5641 ext.2.1
