Family Support Center
What is the Family Support Center?
Our Mission: To strengthen families so children can become independent, productive and contributing adults by supporting families' social, educational, mental and physical health needs and facilitating collaboration between community providers and the district.
Since 1993, the Sweet Home Family Support Center has been used as a model for the development of other centers throughout the state.
The Family Support Center is another level of intervention in the district's student support services. If students are struggling with issues such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem/self-image, substance use, family conflicts, peer relationships or serious school academic or behavior concerns, we can help. Our program will assist parents with getting their children and families the most appropriate , affordable support in a timely manner. We can also assist parents/caregivers with their own counseling needs or parenting support.
Additionally, we can assist families looking for health insurance, financial assistance, housing, recreation programs. We are a one-stop shop for Sweet Home families, linking residents with human service organizations and community resources that can help with specific needs.
We sponsor programs for staff/ parents and caregivers on a variety of topics, including parenting, mental health awareness, child safety, trauma, and drug/alcohol awareness/prevention.
The regular office hours are 7:45 am- 3:45pm Monday through Friday.
Contact the Family Support Center
Anne Nowak
Coordinator
(716) 250-1229
anowak@sweethomeschools.org
Kim Panepinto
Administrative Assistant
(716) 250-1228
kpanepinto@sweethomeschools.org
Nagham Arrawi
Family & Community Liaison
(716) 250-1604
narrawi@sweethomeschools.org
Follow us on social media:
Instagram: @sweethomefsc
Facebook: @sweethomefamilysupportcenter
Collaborative Partners
BestSelf Behavioral Health
The Prevention Council of Erie County
Erie County Dept. of Social Services
Envision Wellness
Family Help Center
Just for Kids
Gateway-Longview Behavioral Health Clinic
Horizon Health Services
Mental Health Advocates of WNY
Mindful Healing Connections
Mobile Counseling of NY
Parent Network of WNY
People Inc.
Person Centered Services
St. Christopher's Outreach
Sweet Home Central School District
Sweet Home Therapy Corner
Town of Amherst Police Department
Violanti Mental Health Counseling
Williamsville Wellness Center, LLC
Town of Amherst Youth & Recreation Department