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OFFERING YOUTH SERVICES IN ERIE and NIAGARA COUNTY

WE BELIEVE IN INVESTING IN OUR YOUTH

We offer a range of services to help youth and teens overcome obstacles they may face daily. Our staff works with youth ages 9-21 in Buffalo, Niagara Falls and Lockport to improve access to health care, cultural experiences, and social services to reduce risky behaviors.

OUR FOCUS

  • Promote healthy behaviors
    The BFNC—CAPP team addresses health disparities in Buffalo, NY and surrounding area for youth (ages 10-21) relating to teen pregnancy, HIV/AIDS, and sexually transmitted infections.
  • Ensure access to healthcare services
  • Expand opportunities and provide support for youth
  • Develop a coordinated plan for a community effort to improve the local environment for young people
  • Provide temporary emergency housing for homeless families under our Settlement Housing Program

MAKING AN IMPACT THROUGH ACTIVITIES AND ACCESS TO OPPORTUNITIES

We facilitate educational programs in neighborhoods where there is the greatest health and socio-economic burden using a multi-dimensional model that includes:

  • Small group, evidence-based education hosted in such diverse sites as faith-based organizations, schools, group homes, and community centers
  • Mentoring for youth and their parents to help them access appropriate health care resources
  • Youth development activities including; summer employment, educational workshops, and community service
  • Programs to help youth understand risk-taking behaviors
  • Community collaborations to help youth learn and grow
  • The CAPP summer Program includes several interactive activities that enhance students’ intellectual curiosity and provide stress/conflict coping skills

2022 SUMMER PROGRAMS

*****APPLICATION ENROLLMENT IS CLOSED for BOTH PROGRAMS.*****
We thank all for your interest and applications.

2022 Summer Youth Enrichment  2022 Summer Youth Employment


BFNC YOUTH SERVICES OF ERIE COUNTY
76 Orange St.
Buffalo, NY 14204
CALL: 716-885-1455


BFNC YOUTH SERVICES OF NIAGARA COUNTY
BFNC of Niagara County
3005 9th Street
Niagara Falls, NY  14305

CALL: 716-282-2217