Child Welfare Services

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The Family Program at WIHD works with children and families who are being served by child welfare programs in Westchester County, NY.

We at The Family Program work to ensure that children are healthy, safe and in stable living situations with families where they belong. We work closely with the Department of Social Services in Westchester County to achieve these goals for families.

Our daily work is about helping parents and children. We look at children's needs very carefully and work with parents and foster parents to help them to take care of their children in a safe way. We believe parents can come up with good solutions for their family when they get help with making decisions.

Contact

Oneidi Carrasco, Secretary
Phone:	914.493.1022
Fax:	914.493.1023
Email:	OCarrasco@wihd.org

Director:	Wendy Breitner, Ph.D.
Email:	WBreitner@wihd.org
Phone:	914.493.1022
Staff:	Program Staff

Additional Resources

Westchester County Department of Social Services
http://www.westchestergov.com/social/main.htm

National Foster Parent Association
http://www.nfpainc.org/

News Archive

Resources

What is Foster Care?
FAQ's on Becoming a Foster Parent
Parenting Tips
Internet Resources for Foster Parents
Parenting Books
Internet Resources for Adoptive Parents
Handbook for Families Adopting a Child with Developmental Disabilities

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