The program officially opened its doors in May 2023, and is excited to be serving families throughout Albany County. As a primary prevention program, the goal of Connections to Care is to work with families in the community to address their unmet needs before they reach a critical point. We serve as a resource to those in need of additional support or assistance accessing services. Our team is equipped with the tools and resources necessary to assess the needs of families seeking services, and practice a “warm handoff” approach once a connection to additional services is made.

We teach families sustainable practices, and how to implement them in their daily life. Families learn to develop the skills necessary to navigate life’s difficulties which act as barriers to their overall success. Our program helps families make meaningful and lasting changes in their lives.

At Connections to Care, we believe that all people, in all spaces and places, have the ability to advocate for themselves and improve their quality of life, if given the opportunity to learn to do so.

Our team believes that meeting people “where they are at”, is the most critical component to success, and that those we work with know what is best for them, making the provider’s role one in which we follow their lead and support their ongoing efforts. We know that early intervention and community connection through primary prevention programs provides community members with the support they need to break generational cycles and address the needs of their families in a meaningful and impactful way.