Welcome to New Directions
New Directions Youth and Family Services is a non-profit agency that helps children with emotional and behavioral problems, along with their families.
We offer more than 25 programs and services aiding residents throughout the State of New York.
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Highlights
Adoption program approved at New Directions Youth and Family Services
New Directions Youth and Family Services has received approval from New York State to operate an adoption program. Through its Global Village Therapeutic Foster Care Program, the agency currently offers therapeutic foster care services and post-adoption services.
New Directions staff honored
for donations in Niagara County
Brad Sande, right, director of Development at New Directions Youth and Family Services, accepts the President’s Challenge Cup on behalf of staff from Mark Malonek, president of the Eastern Niagara United Way. The award is presented to the organization that demonstrated the greatest increase in giving to the United Way.
“The nature of the work of New Directions is caring,” Sande explained in accepting the honor on March 27. “When our employees hear of a need, their response is quick and generous. It’s no surprise to learn that they have also responded generously to community need. On their behalf, thank you for recognizing their efforts.”
Donna Abbey, seated center, is surrounded by members of the Randolph Children’s Home Timber Wolves Club who volunteered at fund-raising spaghetti supper held for her on Thursday, March 13 by the Lions Club in the Randolph Fire Hall. From left, standing, are Mark, Nate, Mike and Jacob, and seated is Chamier. Mrs. Abbey, a former worker in the Randolph Children’s Home Equestrian Program, had to leave her job due to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), often referred to as Lou Gehrig's disease. The money raised at the event will help her build a wheelchair ramp for her home. Representatives from Home Depot’s Team Depot program attended the dinner and are participating in the project.
Lillie was one of the teens from Global Village Therapeutic Foster Care and the Post-Adoption Program Teens who volunteered to paint murals as part of Buffalo ReUse Inc.’s Neighborhood Peace Mural project. The 4 x 8' plywood panels will be used to secure vacant houses in Buffalo.
Programs reaccredited
After an intensive and rigorous review, the Adventure Recreation & Therapy Program and the Equestrian Program at Randolph Children’s Home were recently reaccredited by the Association of Experiential Education, an international accrediting body.
