Community Health Center of Buffalo
34 Benwood Avenue, 4th Floor Buffalo, NY 14214
www.osborneny.org
Osborne Association, Buffalo
929-239-5943
Fax
929-239-5981
Primary Services
Families of Inmates Support Groups, Family Prison Visitation Support, Inmate Social Service Programs, Specialized Information and Referral
Description
An enrichment, leadership, and relationship-building program for parents, children, and families affected by incarceration in Western New York. Offers family recreational activities; support groups and after school programs for children/youth who have a currently or formerly incarcerated parent; service linkage; free Video Visiting allowing children and family members to visit with incarcerated people by video from Osborne's Buffalo site to eight New York State prisons; coordination for mentorship, and technical assistance for organizations that serve families affected by incarceration.
Hours
Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm.
Eligibility
Family members of a currently incarcerated or recently released loved one as well as formerly incarcerated or recently released individuals.
Video Visiting: Loved ones of individuals incarcerated at Adirondack, Albion, Bare Hill, Bedford Hills, Clinton, Collins, Gouverneur, Greene, Groveland, Taconic, or Wyoming Correctional Facilities.
Afterschool Programs for Children/Youth: Ages 12-19 years old from the Greater Buffalo area with a parent who is incarcerated or recently released.
Service Area: WNY, clients must be able to travel to receive services on site.
Video Visiting: Loved ones of individuals incarcerated at Adirondack, Albion, Bare Hill, Bedford Hills, Clinton, Collins, Gouverneur, Greene, Groveland, Taconic, or Wyoming Correctional Facilities.
Afterschool Programs for Children/Youth: Ages 12-19 years old from the Greater Buffalo area with a parent who is incarcerated or recently released.
Service Area: WNY, clients must be able to travel to receive services on site.
Intake Process
Call for information.
Program Fees
Free.
Languages
English only; Access to Translation Services.
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Date of Official Change
Jan 28, 2025
Contacts
Shadequa Coad (Primary)
Family Services Specialist
scoad@osborneny.org
646-983-6640
