Leading the Change in Childrenโs Lives Since 1872!
All Programs & Services

Families Forward
An intensive, home-based program designed to reduce out-of-home placement for the most “at-risk” youth and families in Jefferson County.

Foster Care
We have an exceptional network of foster parents but are still in need of new foster homes. Learn more about becoming a foster parent.

Health Homes
A care management model where all the child’s caregivers communicate with one another to appropriately address the family’s needs.

Residential Services
These programs provide safe, secure, and trauma-responsive services for children and adolescents in a therapeutic environment.

Tilton School
With our small classroom ratios and professional staff involvement, students’ individual goals and objectives are the primary focus.
Your House Became a Home When You Said โYesโ
Fostering is a profoundly fulfilling act as you watch a child flourish and grow โ all while knowing that you were a crucial part of making that happen.
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Thank You To Our Philanthropists
Mr. Louis Aiello
Carol Altimonte
Dr. & Mrs. Raphael Arcuri
Bank of Utica
John Banek
Benefit Plans Administrative Services
Sam and Laine Berardino III
Big Moose Community Chapel
Birch Wealth Management
Leila "Lee" Bjornland
Black River Systems
Bond Schoeneck & King, PLLC
Robert and Donielle Bradley
Braden Packaging & Sweet Products LLC
Al and Joan Carbone
Jaden Chamberlain
Chanatry's Hometown Market
Choice Investments LLC
Cliff's Local Market
The Clinton United Women of Faith
The John Brown Team at Coldwell Banker Faith Properties
Continental Roofing Contractors, Inc.
Dave and Lisa Corasanti
Ronald & Sheila Cuccaro Family Fund
D'Arcangelo & Co., LLP
Dr. Robert Dell
Laura and Keith DeStefanis
Keith Eisenhut, Esq.
Feast & Festivities by O'Connors
Margarets Gaffney & Van Waes Fund
Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Giovinazzo
Drew & Donna Goodbread
GPO Federal Credit Union
HealthDirect Pharmacy Company
Christian Heilmann
Cory Heilmann
Hill & Markes, Inc.
Kirk Hinman
Bill & Dru Holicky
Dr. & Mrs. Peter Hotvedt
LCS Janitorial Services & Supply, Inc.
Harold Julian
Jody Kehl
Dr. & Mrs. Michael Kelberman
Alexandra G. Kogut Memorial Fund
Alan & Nina Leist III
Jackie Lewis
Mr. Louis Aiello
Mr. Richard Longden
John & Melissa Lynch
Zygmunt & Ruth Malowicki
Gabriel, Joseph and Lila Mandour Karam Fund
Mr. Dominick Manfredo
Melva Max
Brian & Betsy McKee
McQuade & Bannigan, Inc.
Mohawk Global Logistics
Patricia Morgan
MVHS Foundation
MVP Health Care
Johannes Neckerman
NECA - Engler Electric
The Olde Wicker Mill
Tito Ortiz
Pacemaker Steel & Piping
Anthony Pellegrino Jr.
Kathy Perkins
Linda Romano & Russ Petraglia
Elizabeth Pole
Polish Community Home
Matt Powers, Independence Wine & Spirits
Price Chopper
William & Karen Read
Alan Rosenblum
Alexander Rosenblum
Dr. Kishor Sangani
Mr. Joseph E. Saunders, Esquire
Dr. & Mrs. George Shurtleff
Neve Smith
Robin Smith
St. Lawrence Federal Credit Union
St. Lawrence Federal Credit Union
Staffworks Fund
John B. & Margaret T. Stetson Fund
Stewart's Shops
Ms. Kathy Tehan
Maureen McCarthy Tracy
TUW Mabel Bishop Foundation
Utica First Insurance Company
Robert & Karen Williams
Wilcor International
In Memory of Bonnie Woods
The Yang Foundation
Joel & Eileen Zayachek
Mr. & Mrs. David Zumpano
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