The Family Violence Prevention Council recognizes that parenting can be a challenging job. Whether your child is young or a teen there are new challenges to parenting at every phase and sometimes parents need a place to turn. The following is a quick list of resources in Broome County that you as a parent or caregiver to a child can access.
Resources for Families:
Here are three numbers that parents or caregivers can call if they are feeling in a crisis:all calls to the following numbers are confidential and are available 24-hours:
- Crime Victims Assistance Center, Crisis-Line: 607.722.4256 or text: 725-8196
- RISE. Crisis-line: 607.754.4340 (domestic violence services - Broome County)
- CPEP/Crisis Center, 762-2302 or (1.800.451.0560)
Other supports are listed below. If you do not find what you are looking for you may call the
- "First Call for Help" - Broome or Tioga Counties 211 or 1-800-901-2180 or www.helpme211.org
- NYS Parent Helpline 1.800.244.5373 (9:00am to 10:00pm)
Community Supports
- Family, Neighbors and Friends
- Church/Faith Community
- School personnel- guidance counselor or social worker, etc.
- Family physician or pediatrician
Parent Support
- Family Resource Centers of Broome County:
- Binghamton, 607.771.6334
Endicott, 607.760-5755 - New Pathways for Fathers Program, Family Enrichment Network 723-8313 Ext. 838
- Binghamton PACT, 607.762.8197
- Lourdes PACT, 607.584.4550
- Community Connection Center -Endicott, 607.757-2637
- Healthy Families Broome, 607.778.2861
- Catholic Charities - 584-7800
- Kinship Care Program, Family Enrichment Network 607.723.8313 ext, 831
Parenting Classes
- Catholic Social Services, 607.729.9166
- Families First/Broome County DSS, 607.778.3080
- Gateway/Catholic Charities, 607.584.7800
Anger Management (for Parents)
- Families First/Broome County DSS, 607.778.3080
Other
- Broome County Department of Social Services - Family Services Intake, 607.778.2635
- Child Care Resource and Referral - Family Enrichment Network 723-8313 ext: 872
- PINS Diversion Intake (Person In Need of Supervision) 778-2745
- Parent's Guide "What Do I Do Now?"
If anyone suspects a child is being abused or neglected, they should call:
24 hr. Hotline: New York State Child Abuse & Maltreatment Reporting Center: 1.800.342.3720
If a child or children are in immediate danger, call your local police or 911.