Family Support Services (FSS)

Family Support Services (FSS)

Provides a community-based system of care for families of children with disabilities. Offers both formal and informal services, with an emphasis on self-determination and family control, to help support families with children who have a disability. Offers family engagement activities, peer support, advocacy training, and parenting groups and classes.
 

Eligibility: Caregivers and families of children with suspected or known disabilities

Application Process: Call for information and to schedule an appointment

Required Documentation: None

Fees: None

Service Area: Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence Counties

Languages: Language support available by appointment, American Sign Language, Spanish

Staff Contact:

Jennifer Sibley
Family Support Services Program Director
[email protected]
315-785-8703 x232

Aileen Martin
Executive Director
[email protected]
315-785-8703

Watertown Office: 315-785-8703

Lowville Office: 315-836-3735

Ogdensburg Office: 315-785-8703

Fax: 315-785-8612

TTY: 315-785-8704

Toll-Free: 800-585-8703

Website: www.nrcil.net

Address: 210 Court Street
Suite 107
Watertown NY 13601

Hours:
Administrative hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Parent groups and family activities are available; call for details

Accessibility: Fully Accessible

This program is offered by the following agency:

Northern Regional Center For Independent Living (NRCIL)