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A specialized after school program for children with developmental disabilities from 3 to 18 years of age. For more information, call Marlene Mancuso at 716-837-2441 ext. 116.  

needs your help with the nominations of parents of children with mental health needs who are under the age of 18. They are recruiting family members for both the mental health planning advisory committee and children's subcommittee of that group. The MHPAC meets quarterly and the kids sub-committe meets about 3 times a year. If you are interested contact Marcia Fazio at COODMLF@omh.state.ny.us. Overnites and travel are paid for.

Strattera is the only non-stimulant medicine which is FDA approved for the treatment of ADHD in children.  The Center for Children and Families is looking for boys and girls who have been diagnosed with ADHD and are between the ages of 6 and 11 and are interested in FREE medication and counseling.  For more information, call 829-2244 x142.

Parents of children with a developmental disability are needed to participate on the Family Support Consumer Council to develop and monitor family support services for the 7 county region of the Western NY DDSO

The Family Support Consumer Councils work in partnership with the Developmental Disabilities Services Offices to develop and monitor policies, services and supports to enhance a family's ability to provide in-home care to their family member with a developmental disability. Services range from counseling and training, respite, recreation, to family reimbursement for the purchases of goods and services.   For further information about becoming a Council member, contact Ray Kenefick, Family Support Services Coordinator, at 716-517-2178.