Strong families. Strong students.
Success begins with strong families, and families thrive when parents and children have opportunities and resources to be their best. Our Two-Generation Program helps families achieve their goals.
Behind Our Approach
The Two-Generation Program is a whole family approach, focusing on family connections from birth to college. Our supports assist families in achieving financial and career goals as they work towards continuing education, and workplace success. Our family wellness component helps children and families receive needed social emotional supports through a trauma informed lens.
“With the help of the entire Two-Generation team, I was able to graduate from nursing school-with distinction. I also recently bought my own home. I could not have done it without the Two-Generation team, I owe so much to them.”
-Kendra Campbell, Two-Generation Parent
What We Do
Our programming fosters healthy development and nurtures the potential of every child. We promote school success, and family involvement that reflect their cultural diversity. Our interventions focus on improving nutrition, stable housing, as well as seamless access to health care services while we continue to support families in achieving their financial and wellness goals.
Family Wellness
The Two-Generation whole-family approach is focused equally and intentionally on providing services and opportunities for our children and the adults in their lives. Our caring team of experts is here to help.
Family Learning Center
The Family Learning Center at Community Action Organization of WNY is a twelve-month program, serving children 0-4 years and provides a balance of early learning, health and parent supports. With our on-site Family Support Specialist, families receive a continuum of resources based on their individual goals.
Accomplishments
- Over 900 families have accessed services
- Over 100 community referrals have been made
- Over 150 parents have enrolled in college or a vocational training program
- Over 150 parents have established a savings plan
- Over $1.4 million in taxes, refunds and fees were avoided
