Amherst Central School District

Amherst Family Support Center

The project will build capacity within the new Amherst Family Support Center, which will deliver critical mental health services for children and families. This will include staff training in the Family Systems approach to therapy, additional furnishings, and sensory integration resources.

CATEGORY: Strengthening Partner Capacity
LOCATION: Amherst, NY
AMOUNT: $46,000
YEAR AWARDED: 2020
WEBSITE: www.amherstschools.org


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