What they reported doing
- #1 primary $9.40MRESIDENTIAL - CUSTODIAL CARE FOR SCHOOL AGED CHILDREN WHO HAVE SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL DISABILITIES OR HAVE BEEN ABUSED OR UNCARED FOR. APPROXIMATELY 12,181 CARE DAYS PROVIDED TO 33 YEAR-TO-DATE AVERAGE CHILDREN SERVED.
- #2 $7.36MEDUCATION - CHILDREN WHO DO NOT RESPOND WELL IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS ARE EDUCATED BY THE SOCIETY. APPROXIMATELY 4,253 WEEKS PROVIDED TO 92 YEAR-TO-DATE AVERAGE CHILDREN WERE SERVED
What they call their work
What they do
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Child Welfare and Protection Services 2 activities
- Foster care placement and support services for children birth to age 21Operates a family foster care program that places children from birth to age 21—removed due to abuse, neglect, or PINS petitions—with certified foster families, providing an average of 170–204 children with approximately 62,000–74,000 care days annually as reported in IRS Form 990 filings for tax years 2019–2020. Includes recruitment, training, and ongoing support for foster families.
- Home visiting and family support to prevent child welfare involvementDelivers home visiting and outreach services including Healthy Families Albany County and Family Outreach Services to connect at-risk families with young children to community resources and supports, promoting family stability and preventing out-of-home placements.
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Civil Rights Advocacy & Litigation 1 activity
- Advocacy and peer-led community education in child welfareConducts advocacy and community education through the EMBARC program, which centers individuals with lived experience in child welfare systems to promote system improvement and family engagement.
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Special Education Day Schools 1 activity
- Alternative education services for children who struggle in public schoolsProvides alternative education services to approximately 90–94 children who do not respond well in traditional public school settings, delivering thousands of weeks or care days of educational support annually as reported in IRS Form 990 filings for tax years 2023–2024.
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Volunteer Mobilization for Community Improvement 1 activity
- Community engagement and volunteer coordinationEngages volunteer groups annually in grounds clean-up, painting projects, and Spring Clean-Up days at campuses in Albany and Schenectady, conducted during non-client hours to support facility maintenance and community involvement.
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Behavioral Health and Human Services Training 1 activity
- Graduate-level internship programs in human servicesOffers unpaid internships and accepts applications from graduate students pursuing degrees in social work and mental health counseling, providing real-life experience in human services across its programs.
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Youth Development and Support Services 1 activity
- Intensive in-home and aftercare services for youth returning from out-of-home placementsProvides intensive in-home and post-placement support through programs such as the Intensive Aftercare Prevention Program (IAPP), Mental Health Juvenile Justice (MHJJ) Postplacement Project, and Intensive Family Empowerment Program to strengthen family functioning and support successful reintegration of youth returning from juvenile justice, foster care, or residential placements.
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Language Access Services 1 activity
- Language assistance services for limited English proficiency individualsProvides free language assistance services to ensure meaningful access to programs and services for individuals with limited English proficiency.
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Residential Care for At-Risk Youth 1 activity
- Residential custodial care for children with social, emotional, or abuse-related needsProvides residential custodial care to school-aged children with social and emotional disabilities or histories of abuse, delivering approximately 11,000–12,000 care days annually as reported in IRS Form 990 filings for tax years 2021–2024.
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Supervised Family Visitation Services 1 activity
- Specialized behavioral and safety interventions for youthProvides Juvenile Fire Safety Services (JFSS) to assess and intervene with youth exhibiting fire-setting behaviors, and operates supervised visitation programs to facilitate safe parent-child interactions in high-risk situations.
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Healthcare System Administrative Support 1 activity
- System-wide care coordination and administrative leadershipProvides strategic guidance, infrastructure oversight, and administrative leadership for a network of services and member agencies, supporting a workforce of 1,400 employees who serve approximately 18,000 children, adults, and families across up to 42 counties in New York State.
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Direct Mental Health Counseling and Support Services 1 activity
- Trauma-informed mental health and counseling services for children and familiesOffers trauma-informed treatment, individual and family therapy, and long-term counseling for children and adults affected by abuse, neglect, grief, or trauma, supporting improved behavioral, emotional, and academic outcomes.
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Child Welfare Professional Training & Capacity Building 1 activity
- Youth development and life skills programsOperates structured intervention programs such as PATH and Parent Effectiveness and Intervention Program (PEIP) to support youth and parents in developing life skills, improving parenting practices, and reducing risks of maltreatment.
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Who runs it
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| WILLIAM GETTMAN | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 16 | $351K |
| CHRISTINE K DIMAIO | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 16 | $204K |
| RICHARD GERARDI | CHIEF OFFICER, SUPPORT SERVICES | 40 | $158K |
| ALEXANDRA OLSIEWSKI | NURSE- PSYCHIATRIC NP | 40 | $144K |
| RICHARD DANSON | PRINCIPLE | 40 | $136K |
| ERIN PINCHBECK | SR DIRECTOR OF RESIDENTIAL SERVICES | 40 | $124K |
| WILLIAM MARSZALEK | EXEC CLINICAL DIR, FOSTER | 40 | $119K |
- BRIAN CUMMING — BOARD MEMBER
- FERDINAND MORALES — BOARD CHAIR
- JOANN SMITH — BOARD SECRETARY
- JOHN MALONE — BOARD MEMBER
- RANDALL DEVANEY — BOARD MEMBER
- SUSAN FOGARTY — VICE CHAIR
- VINCE COMMISSO — BOARD TREASURER
Who they work with
- Albany County Homeless Coalition Coalition — Bill Gettman is a member
- Council of Family and Child Caring Agencies Network — Bill Gettman serves on the Board of Directors
- New York State Behavioral Health Services Advisory Council Government — Bill Gettman is a member
- New York State Justice Center Advisory Council Government — Bills Gettman serves as chairman
- New York State Office of Children and Family Services Government — Licenses Northern Rivers foster care programs and certifies foster family homes.
- Northeast Parent & Child Society Partner — Member agency within the Northern Rivers Family of Services network
- Northern Rivers Network — Member agency of the Northern Rivers Family of Services.
- Parsons Child & Family Center Network — Member agency under Northern Rivers Family of Services, with shared history and integrated services.
- Parsons Child & Family Center Network — Member agency within the Northern Rivers Family of Services.
- Parsons Child & Family Center Partner — Member agency within Northern Rivers Family of Services collaborating to provide foster care services.
- Parsons Child & Family Center Partner — Member agency within the Northern Rivers Family of Services network
- State Children’s Mental Health Coalition Network — Bill Gettman is treasurer and board member
- Unlimited Potential Network — Member agency within the Northern Rivers Family of Services.
- Unlimited Potential Partner — Member agency within the Northern Rivers Family of Services network
- Unlimited Potential Partner — Provides vocational rehabilitation and supportive services to individuals in recovery from mental illness, added as an affiliate in 2019.
How they approach the work
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- Community- and Home-Based Service Deliverymethodology: community_based_service_deliveryBy meeting clients in homes, schools, and community settings rather than centralized offices, the organization increases accessibility and trust because services are delivered where people live, reducing barriers to engagement.
- Family- and Youth-Driven Service Designmethodology: family_and_youth_drivenBy centering families and youth as decision-makers in their own care, the organization ensures services are relevant and effective because lived experience directly shapes program design, delivery, and evaluation.
- Integrated System of Care Across Agenciesmethodology: integrated_system_of_careBy coordinating an integrated network of agencies, the organization improves outcomes for children and families because fragmented services are aligned across child welfare, mental health, and education domains to provide seamless support.
- Trauma-Informed, Person-Centered Continuum of Caremethodology: trauma_informed_person_centered_careBy delivering services through a coordinated network that is trauma-informed, person-centered, and strengths-based, the organization increases engagement and improves outcomes across the lifespan because safety, healing, and individual resilience are prioritized in all interactions.