Family Support Services

Services and programs offered at the Community Health and Wellness Center (CHWC) and at the Lionel R. John Health Center (LRJHC)

Mission Statement

The mission of Family Support Services is to strengthen family units within the Seneca communities by being sensitive to the traditions and beliefs of the Seneca people.

Services offered are community-based and support the caregiver and their family. Support depends on the needs and strengths of the individual family and their goals. Family Support Services can provide assistance through self-referral or court ordered circumstances. Below are some examples of services that we provide:

Assist with referrals to outside and internal agencies such as Behavioral Health Unit, Medical Unit, Dental Unit, Seneca Strong, Department of Social Services, Community Action, and CAReS
Ensure that the State & County agencies are in compliance with the Indian Child Welfare Act
Accompany and monitor the County Child Protective Agencies and their investigations
Continue recruitment for foster and respite parents
Foster parent classes provided for individuals to make a decision to foster & to help become licensed
Offer co-parenting classes & a variety of parenting education classes, open to anyone
Provide court order supervised visitations
Transportation for clients to professional appointments

“Let us put our minds together and see what life we can make for our children” –Sitting Bull