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Boy Scouts of America, Baden-Powell Council, Inc., Cub Scouting
Address:
2150 State Route 12
PO Box 66
Binghamton, NY 13903-0066
PO Box 66
Binghamton, NY 13903-0066
Hours:
Mon-Fri, 9:00AM to 5:00PM; Wed, 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Phone:
Fax:
(607) 648-7895
Email:
Website:
Title:
Acting Scout Executive
Cub Scouting includes advancement, crafts, games, home-centered activities, day camps, and resident camps. Scouting works to develop character, citizenship, physical fitness and mental fitness in youth. Cub Scouting is a family program.
Child Dev. Council, Child Care Resource & Referral Program
AKA (Also Known As):
Child Care Resource & Referral Program (CCRR)
Address:
609 West Clinton Street
Ithaca, NY 14850
Ithaca, NY 14850
Hours:
Monday - Friday, 9AM to 4:30PM
Area Served:
tompkins
Phone:
Fax:
(607) 273-3141
Website:
Title:
CCRR Director
Child Care Resource and Referral provides many services to parents and child care providers in Tompkins County, including referrals to child care, information and technical assistance to start new child care businesses, support for existing day care providers and programs, short term financial assistance for parents with child care expenses, and child care advocacy. The "Warm Line" phone service answers questions about child behavior for parents and providers. The program office also offers resources such as a lending library of books and videos on child development, curriculum, and child care planning.
Child Dev. Council, Family Support Services Program
AKA (Also Known As):
Family Support Services Program (FSS)
Address:
609 West Clinton Street
Ithaca, NY 14850
Ithaca, NY 14850
Hours:
Monday-Friday, 9 am-4:30 pm
Area Served:
tompkins
Phone:
Fax:
(607) 273-3141
Title:
Family Services Director
Family Support Services provides parents of children up to age three with support and guidance to enhance their child's development, including:
- child development information
- infant and toddler development
- parenting strategies
- community services coordination
- case management and transportation assistance for medical and social services appointments for program participants
Child Development Council
AKA (Also Known As):
Child Development Council
Address:
609 West Clinton Street
Ithaca, NY 14850
Ithaca, NY 14850
Hours:
Monday-Friday, 9 am-4:30 pm
Area Served:
tompkins
Phone:
Fax:
(607) 273-3141
Title:
Chief Executive Officer
The Child Development Council promotes the healthy development of children and families at home, in child care and in the community by providing resources, support services and information and referrals to parents, child care providers and the community. The Council also advocates for the continuous improvement of healthy child development through activism and community education.
To make a complaint about a local day care provider, call the Child Development Council. If the complaint involves abuse/neglect, call the Child Abuse & Maltreatment Reporting Center, (800) 342-3720.
Resources for clients of the agency include clothing for male and female children, support services, and information and referrals for parents, child care providers and the community.
Short term financial assistance for parents with child care expenses, child care advocacy, and referrals to child care providers.
Franziska Racker Centers, Inc.
AKA (Also Known As):
Special Children's Centers
Address:
3226 Wilkins Road
Ithaca, NY 14850
Ithaca, NY 14850
Hours:
Monday-Friday, 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Area Served:
tompkins
Phone:
Fax:
(607) 272-0188
Email:
Title:
Executive Director
Franziska Racker Centers (formerly Special Children's Center) helps individuals, primarily those with special needs, and their families achieve their goals for success and happiness. Services include:
- education and day care for young children
- speech therapy
- physical therapy
- occupational therapy and audiology for all ages
- mental health services in public schools
- residential services
- home and community supports
- service coordination
- advocacy
Franziska Racker Centers, Inc., Family Resource Program
Address:
3226 Wilkins Road
Ithaca, NY 14850
Ithaca, NY 14850
Hours:
Mon-Fri, 8:00AM to 5:00PM
Area Served:
tompkins
Phone:
Fax:
(607) 272-0188
Email:
Website:
Title:
Director
Family Support and Home and Community Based Services are available to individuals with developmental disabilities. Family Support Coordinators assist families in determining what type of service would be most appropriate for their needs. Respite services to provide a break for care providers are reimbursed based on a sliding fee scale. Families may choose their own worker or be given a list of qualified individuals willing to provide service. The Home and Community Based Services Waiver provides funding for Day Habilitation, Residential Habilitation and Hourly Respite. Trained providers are assigned to each individual to assist them in becoming more independent and active in their community.
Franziska Racker Centers, Inc., Preschool Special Education,Tompkins
Address:
3226 Wilkins Road
Ithaca, NY 14850
Ithaca, NY 14850
Hours:
Monday-Friday, 8 am-5 pm
Area Served:
tompkins
Phone:
Fax:
(607) 272-0188
Email:
Title:
Director of Clinical & Education Services
All special education preschool classrooms integrate typical preschool-age children with special education children to stimulate inclusion and cooperative learning.
Special education itinerant teaching is available in the community.
Franziska Racker Centers, Inc., Residential Programs
Hours:
Mon-Fri, 8:00AM to 5:00PM
Area Served:
tompkins
Phone:
Fax:
(607) 272-0188
Email:
Website:
Title:
Director of Residential Services
Individuals live in home-like settings in residential neighborhoods, attend BOCES or day habilitation programs and work in sheltered workshops or in a supported work program in the community. The homes are located in Dryden, Covert (near Trumansburg), Ithaca, Cortland and Groton.
Ithaca Montessori School
AKA (Also Known As):
Ithaca Montessori School
Address:
12 Ascot Place
Ithaca, NY 14850
Ithaca, NY 14850
Area Served:
tompkins
Phone:
Fax:
(607) 266-0887
Title:
Executive Director
Ithaca Montessori School (IMS) welcomes families committed to a warm, vibrant, child-centered environment for their children. IMS allows children to explore and discover the joy of learning in a nurturing and creative school setting. Our goal is to encourage self-directed learning and to help our children become independent, inquiring and confident young men and women.
We nurture the spirit of each child through meaningful connections with families and our dedication to the principles of Montessori Education.
We nurture the spirit of each child through meaningful connections with families and our dedication to the principles of Montessori Education.
Ithaca Youth Bureau
AKA (Also Known As):
IYB
Address:
1 James L. Gibbs Drive
Ithaca, NY 14850
Ithaca, NY 14850
Hours:
Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm
Area Served:
tompkins
Phone:
Fax:
(607) 273-2817
Email:
Title:
Acting Director
The Ithaca Youth Bureau (IYB), a department of the City of Ithaca, provides recreational activities and youth development programs to meet the needs of Tompkins County young people.
IYB's departments include:
- recreation
- youth development
- Cass Park Ice Rink and Swimming Pool
- recreation support services for youth and adults with disabilities
Ithaca Youth Bureau, One-to-One Big Brothers Big Sisters
AKA (Also Known As):
One-to-One Big Brothers Big Sisters
Address:
1 James L. Gibbs Drive
Ithaca, NY 14850
Ithaca, NY 14850
Hours:
Monday - Friday, 9 am to 5 pm
Area Served:
tompkins
Phone:
Fax:
(607) 273-2817
Title:
Program Coordinator
One-to-One Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) provides mentoring for children ages six through 14.
" Bigs" spend time each week with their "Littles," to help them discover their strengths, develop social skills and explore the opportunities for children in Tompkins County.
Eligible children have unmet needs for individual adult support and attention. There are children waiting to be matched with a "Big." One-to-One weekend programs run during the fall and spring semesters. Saturday programs provide activities for both children who have adult mentors and those on the waiting list.
" Bigs" spend time each week with their "Littles," to help them discover their strengths, develop social skills and explore the opportunities for children in Tompkins County.
Eligible children have unmet needs for individual adult support and attention. There are children waiting to be matched with a "Big." One-to-One weekend programs run during the fall and spring semesters. Saturday programs provide activities for both children who have adult mentors and those on the waiting list.
Ithaca Youth Bureau, Outing Program
Address:
1 James L. Gibbs Drive
Ithaca, NY 14850
Ithaca, NY 14850
Hours:
Office: Monday-Friday, 9 am-5 pm; Some programs during school day, most after school
Area Served:
tompkins
Phone:
Fax:
(607) 273-2817
Title:
Program Coordinator
The Outing Program focuses on teamwork, cooperation and creating a positive group dynamic. Through safe but exciting outdoor and teambuilding activities, trips and group challenges, participants develop physically, intellectually, emotionally and socially in an educational, non-competitive environment. Participants cultivate their leadership, social, emotional, problem solving, communication and listening skills; learn responsibility, confidence and caring, and build positive relationships.
Ithaca Youth Bureau, Paul Schreurs Memorial Program
AKA (Also Known As):
PSMP
Address:
1 James L. Gibbs Drive
Ithaca, NY 14850
Ithaca, NY 14850
Hours:
Monday - Friday, 9 am to 5 pm
Area Served:
tompkins
Phone:
Fax:
(607) 273-2817
Email:
Title:
Program Coordinator
The Paul Schreurs Memorial Program provides academic, personal, emotional and social support through use of volunteer relationships and programs that allow under represented youth in our community to be successful, confident and life-long learners.
Ithaca Youth Bureau, Recreation Department
Address:
1 James L. Gibbs Drive
Ithaca, NY 14850
Ithaca, NY 14850
Hours:
Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm
Area Served:
tompkins
Phone:
Fax:
(607) 273-2817
Title:
Acting Director
The Ithaca Youth Bureau offers recreational opportunities for youth and families year-round.
Programs include:
Programs include:
- seasonal sports leagues
- expressive arts
- summer camps
- special events
- Tot Spot
- lessons in tennis, golf, Tae Kwon Do, fencing, pottery and swimming
KidsPeace - Residential Programs
Phone:
KidsPeace provides a number of specialized residential treatment options for children from age 6 to 17 with psychological and behavioral disorders.
- Dual Diagnosis Residential Program offers 90-day Therapeutic Residential Treatment for males and females with a drug and/or alcohol and mental health diagnosis.
- Residential Treatment provides 24-hour psychiatric care for youth.
- Emergency Group Care Program offers crisis stabilization services for children and adolescents experiencing emotional, behavioral and social adaptation problems. Serves males and females ages 10 to 18 who cannot be placed in outpatient community programs.
- Intensive Residential Treatment Program provides 24-hour psychiatric care for clients requiring more intensive clinical, recreational and educational services, and supervision than standard residential treatment can provide.
- Community Residential Program offers Therapeutic Residential services in a community setting for males ages 9 to 17.
- KidsHope Specialized Residential Treatment Program provides structured 24-hour clinical, educational and psychiatric care for low-functioning males ages 12 to 17 with behavioral disorders.
- Sex Offender Specialized Residential Program serves adolescent males ages 12 to 18 with sexual issues.
