Parsons Child & Family Center is a leading provider of social services dedicated to supporting the emotional and behavioral well-being of children, families, and individuals across New York’s Capital Region. With a history spanning over 190 years, the organization offers a broad range of trauma-informed programs designed to strengthen families, promote healthy development, and ensure long-term stability. Services are rooted in evidence-based practices, with a strong emphasis on individualized care that addresses both immediate and systemic challenges. Parsons supports children through foster care placements, mental health counseling, and residential treatment programs. The organization also provides preventive and outpatient services that help families remain together and thrive within their communities.

Deeply invested in early intervention and long-term support, Parsons collaborates with school districts, healthcare providers, and state agencies to build coordinated care plans. Their robust community-based services prioritize inclusivity, cultural competence, and wraparound supports that reduce barriers to care. As a division of Northern Rivers Family of Services, Parsons benefits from shared resources and a continuum of care that enhances their impact across the region. Their commitment to outcomes-driven improvements makes them a critical resource in strengthening vulnerable populations and fostering resilience at every life stage.

Key Services:

– Foster care placement and support
– Residential treatment center for youth
– Outpatient mental health services
– Intensive preventive and home-based family programs
– Trauma-informed early childhood services
– School-based behavioral health support
– Crisis intervention and stabilization
– Community outreach and family advocacy programs