• Child Development Council:

family supports, childcare resource/referral, parenting program, warm line (parenting advice/guidance/support)

• Family Navigators Partnership

The Family Navigators Partnership is coordinated through Racker in Ithaca, NY and is funded through several grants through NYS.

A Family Navigator is a warm, caring person who has a child with social, emotional and/or behavioral challenges. They are ready to pay it forward and help other parents who may need support and a listening ear. They listen, make connections, collaborate, inform, help bridge communication and understanding, and build hope together. You may find yourself overwhelmed and want to speak with another parent who will listen and be present. A Family Navigator can support you. Family Navigators are trained and supervised by Racker staff.

Program Coordinator: Serena Ward, 607-592-0486 or SerenaW@Racker.org

• Parenting: Classes and Workshops - Cornell Cooperative Extension

Raising children is a rewarding but often challenging endeavor, especially in today's society. Because parenting requires significant amounts of time, energy, and emotional strength, it is not uncommon for parents to feel stress related to this important role. Our workshops teach participants parenting skills in the areas of understanding children, how to help children learn and thrive, effective discipline and personal stress management. As parents learn how to better understand, guide, nurture, and motivate their children, they will become more effective. Parents of children of any age can benefit from these programs.

Family & Community Educator : Jennifer Gray, 607-272-2292 ext.157 or jcg33@cornell.edu

• The Village at Ithaca - Youth and Family Advocacy

The Village helps to advocate for the ever-changing needs of students/families in our public schools and related systems. Staff and volunteers help to advocate for individual families and all children by engaging in conversations with teachers, principals, administrators and other community organizations. They are able to work remotely to provide support for children/families.

Contact: Village at Ithaca - 401 West Seneca St. Ithaca, NY 607-256-0780 or contact@villageatithaca.org