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The Family & Child Service of Schenectady is a nonprofit agency offers respite care and rehabilitative services for children with disabilities. Founded in 1930 as the Family Welfare Bureau, the agency provides adolescent pregnancy prevention programs and anger management group counseling solutions. It also offers individual counseling, Medicaid service coordination and traumatic brain injury treatment services. The Family & Child Service of Schenectady provides a family support services program for the families of children with developmental disabilities. It offers a family reimbursement grant program that distributes state and county funds to families for the purchase of adaptive equipment. The agency provides a homemaker program for senior citizens. It works in partnerships with various schools, churches and nonprofit institutions. In addition, the agency operates the Family Foundation of Schenectady.

The Schenectady Veterans of World War 2, part of the VFW, is dedicated to supporting veterans and their families through various programs and services, including assistance with VA claims and mental wellness initiatives. With over 1.4 million members, the organization advocates for veterans' rights and promotes community involvement in honoring their sacrifices. In addition to providing essential resources such as financial grants and education support, the VFW engages in legislative efforts to uphold national security and foreign affairs priorities. Their commitment extends to grassroots efforts, community initiatives, and educational outreach aimed at strengthening the legacy of veterans across the nation. Generated from the website

Birthright offers love, friendship, and support to women who are pregnant or think they may be pregnant. We help women make a realistic plan for their future. Facing an unplanned pregnancy can be scary, overwhelming, and isolating...