BREASTFEEDING
n La Leche League International
www.lllusa.org
La Leche League has several groups
meeting in WNY as well as leaders who
are available to answer your questions
about breastfeeding. If you are unable
to find a leader in your area, call
1-877-4-LALECHE (1-877-452-5324).
Amherst • Cynthia, 716-989-7070;
Cindy, 716-835-7504.
East Aurora • Karen, 716-652-0225.
Hamburg/West Seneca • Kimberly,
716-997-4662; Amanda, 716-220-1597.
Niagara Falls • Christine, 716-523-1143.
CHILD SUPPORT
ASSISTANCE
n Child Support Enforcement (CSE)
Erie Co. Dept. of Social Services
Rath Building, 7th Floor
Buffalo, NY 14202
Helpline: 888-208-4485 (8am-7pm)
CSE can help locate the non-custodial
parent, help parents establish pater-
nity if either has any doubt about
the identity of a child’s biologi-
cal father, help the custodial
parent file a petition in Family
Court for an order of support,
and enforces a child support
order when the non-custo-
dial parent does not pay.
The child support en-
forcement program has
legislative authority to
collect overdue child sup-
port (arrears) and to obtain
medical coverage through
a variety of administrative
procedures. Some administrative pro-
cedures can be put into action without
going to court.
Noncustodial parents who fail to pay
child support can be subject to having
the funds automatically deducted from
their wages; unemployment payments,
federal and/or state tax refunds, and
lottery winnings can be intercepted;
financial assets, including bank ac-
counts, can be seized. Delinquent non-
custodial parents can also have their
NY State drivers license suspended
and can be prevented from obtaining or
renewing their passports.
For further information about Child Sup-
port Services in New York State visit
www.newyorkchildsupport.com.
DIVORCE SUPPORT
n NY State Parent Education &
Awareness Program
http://www.nycourts.gov/ip/parent-ed/
Launched in 2005, and offered under
the auspices of Catholic Charities
of Buffalo here in WNY, this program
is designed to educate divorcing or
separating parents about the impact
of their breakup on their children. The
primary goal is to teach parents ways
they can reduce the stress of family
changes and protect their children from
the negative effects of ongoing parental
conflict in order to foster and promote
their children’s healthy adjustment and
development. Topics addressed in the
Parenting & Child Well-Being portion of
the curriculum include:
1) Creating and Maintaining Support-
ive Parent-Child Relationships
2) Providing a Stable, Supportive
Home Environment
3) Maintaining Healthy
Parental Functioning & Psy-
chological Well-Being
4) Protecting Children from
Ongoing Conflict Between
Parents.
Monthly membership model of outpatient
pediatric medical care –
No copays or deductibles required
Purely Pediatrics
Medical direction available in person
or through text/email/Facetime
Newborn home visits
A Pediatrician who knows your child
Dr. Susan Wiepert
110 C North Seventh St., Lewiston, NY 14092
716-205-3282
www.purelypediatrics.com
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An overview of the Legal
Process is also included.
In Erie County, there
are “Our Kids: A Parent
Education & Awareness
Program” class locations in
Amherst, Buffalo, and Ham-
burg; contact Amy Morris,
716-896-6390 ext. 3105 or
email [email protected].
In Niagara County, there are class lo-
cations in Niagara Falls and Lockport;
contact Marie Ross, 716-282-2351 or
email [email protected].
If you live in any other county, visit
the web site for a list of providers.
n New York State Council on
Divorce Mediation
http://nysmediate.org/
Divorce mediation is a voluntary, co-
operative settlement process in which
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