Niagara County Family Opportunity Center
A place for all families to learn, play, and grow together.
About Us
We are a non-profit family opportunity center funded by the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS).
Our goal is to strengthen families and be part of your village. We know that parenting is difficult, and we are here to help! We provide a variety of parenting classes, caregiver support groups, family bonding activities, and open play opportunities.
ALL SERVICES PROVIDED BY US ARE FREE OF CHARGE
You must be a Niagara County Resident to be eligible to register with our center and take advantage of our services. There are NO income restrictions or other eligibility requirements.
You can register with our center once you arrive. It only takes a couple of minutes and can be completed on your personal smart phone.
We also have a Family Partner whose role is to meet with families, assess their needs, link to community resources and potentially aid with financial assistance on a case by case basis, as funding allows.
Our Services
Family Enrichment
- Our goal is to strengthen caregiver/child bonds and improve early childhood development through play, family engagement and early literacy skills. Our center aims to give families tools and strategies to address a variety of parenting challenges.
Family Partnership
- Our family partners are here to listen, offer support and assist in linking you to services and resources that would be most beneficial to you, your children and your family as a whole.
In-Kind & Financial Assistance
- Financial assistance and other supports may be offered to families on a case by case basis and as funding allows.
Our Staff
Niagara FOC Calendar
THIS MONTH AT THE FOC!
Center Hours:
Monday: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday: 8:30 am - 6:30pm
Thursday: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Friday: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
OPEN PLAY Hours:
Monday:
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tuesday: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Wednesday: 2:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Thursday: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Friday: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am-12:00 pm
*There is no registration required for Saturday Open Play at this time. Please check the calendar for Saturday Open Play dates each month!*
We ask you to please consult the calendar before coming in to ensure that we are open. If you are ever unsure about coming in at a certain time, feel free to call ahead and ask! (716) 332-4150
Reading is Magic! at Outwater Park - This month's family fun night! Join us at Outwater Park for a show of magic and circus performance combined with reading and new skills! This fun filled show is full of parallels between juggling and reading like practice is important, challenging yourself can be fun, and reading can let you learn about anything you’re interested in knowing about or doing. This event is provided by our programming partner, Arts for Learning and dinner will be sponsored by a generous donation from Wegmans! (AGES 5+).
September 13th from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm. Click HERE to register for Reading is Magic!
Crafts in the Park at Outwater Park - Join us and 3 artists from Arts for Learning for a fun Saturday morning in the park with crafts and other activities!
September 21st from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. Click HERE to register for Crafts in the Park!
Positive Parenting Program Series (Triple P) - Triple P is an evidence-based program that fits the needs of every family, whether they are struggling with temper tantrums or sleeping patterns, parents in conflict with their child or with each other, or have children with additional needs, including those struggling with their mental health. This workshop series is 5 weeks long and will be delivered virtually via Zoom.
Click HERE to register for September's Triple P series!
P3 Breastfeeding Support Group - We have partnered with P3 to provide a breastfeeding support group. In these sessions, those who breastfeed/chestfeed will have time to share their feeding journeys with others and receive support from a certified lactation counselor. This group takes place on the second Wednesday of each month from 1PM to 3PM.
NOTE: We offer one-on-one support for parents! Our Triple P accredited facilitator, Jade, is now offering guided, individual sessions to help with a variety of challenges you may
encounter in parenting.
Email Jade (wilkinsj@epicforchildren.org) or call (716) 332-4150 to make an appointment.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
e-mail us at: niagarafoc@epicforchildren.org
call us at: (716) 332 - 4150