Lexington Center Family Supports

Family Supports include:

Respite – providing temporary care and/or housing
After School Program
Evening and weekend recreation
Drop-in Respite
Childcare for working parents during school holidays
Specialized groups such as music therapy or anger management
Parent support groups and networks
Training, information and referral
Summer programs
Library & computer

"The people at Lexington Family Services are vital to the existence of special needs families in our area. The creative solutions they provide transform families in the community." Dianne & John, parents

Lexington provides family supports for families caring for a child or other relative in their own home. Family support may take place at the family’s home, in the community or at a Lexington site.

Tel: (518) 773-2014

Fax: (518) 773-2080

43 Harrison St.

Gloversville, NY 12078

Any family who cares for a child or adult of any age with a developmental disability can receive our services through waiver enrollment free of charge.

Lexington Family Services

March 2010 Events

Wednesday, March 3^rd

“Autism Support Group” 7:00pm-8:30pm

Special Needs Planning: Wills, Trusts, and Guardianships” Speaker- Edward V. Wilcenski, Esq., Jones Wilcenski, & Pleat PLLC

Saturday, March 6^th 6:00pm – Sunday, March 7th 8:00am Slumber Camp

Tues, Mar 9th Parent Round Table

12:00 - 1:00pm

“Fire Safety in the Home”

Speaker- Beth Whitman-Putnam, Gloversville Fire Department

Friday, March 12^th – Leprechaun Hunt 4:00pm-5:00pm

Wednesday, March 17^th - St. Patrick’s Day Dinner

4:00pm-6:00pm

Saturday, March 20^th 6:00pm – Sunday, March 21^st 8:00am Slumber Camp

Friday, March 26^th Celebrity Chef - Deborah McLaughlin 4:00pm-6:00pm

Wednesday, March 31^st Getting Ready for Easter – Making Easter Baskets 3:00pm-4:30pm

After School Respite is available each day school is in session.

Please call Family Services at 773-2014, if you are interested in having your child attend our

After School Respite Program.

Drop-In Respite is available for any individual approved for Hourly Waiver Respite

each Saturday from 9:00am until 4:00pm

Sunday Respite is available upon request only.