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Northern Rivers Family of Services @northernrivers.bsky.social · 14h

The REAL American Horror Story? What's happening to Human Services in NYS because of a lack of investment in workforce and programs.

(can we get Angela Bassett or Evan Peters?)

Northern Rivers Family of Services @northernrivers.bsky.social · 14h

@law6pubhist.bsky.social !!!

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Northern Rivers Family of Services @northernrivers.bsky.social · 16h

We wanted to wish all of our friends a Happy Halloween!!
To celebrate, our residential team in Schenectady hosted a 👻 scary-fun 👻 Halloween party for the kids with a DJ, autumn snacks, and of course plenty of costumes!

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Northern Rivers Family of Services @northernrivers.bsky.social · 16h

Northern Rivers Family of Services @northernrivers.bsky.social · 1d

We sure are getting in the Halloween spirit around here! Our JumpStart team and their spooky spider friend co-sponsored the City of Albany's Community and Neighborhood Services Trunk or Treat Event this week. Kids were able to stop by for candy and get more information on how JumpStart can help!

Northern Rivers Family of Services @northernrivers.bsky.social · 2d

We wanted to thank our friends at the Maximus Foundation for their support of our Early Learning Center and Head Start Programs! Their support helps to create positive change and serve those who need us most in our community.

Northern Rivers Family of Services @northernrivers.bsky.social · 3d

It's officially spooky week and our Lansingburgh Youth ACT team is hosting a Trunk or Treat event!
Bring the family this Thursday (10/30) from 3:30pm - 5:30pm for candy, fun, and a tour of our program. Costumes encouraged 🎃

Northern Rivers Family of Services @northernrivers.bsky.social · 7d

You've heard of 6-7 and Group 7. Now let us introduce you to 2.7%

a cartoon character wearing a purple hat and a black shirt is standing in front of a door .

ALT: a cartoon character wearing a purple hat and a black shirt is standing in front of a door .

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Northern Rivers Family of Services @northernrivers.bsky.social · 8d

We haven't played cards with Chauncey Billups either.

Northern Rivers Family of Services @northernrivers.bsky.social · 8d

Do we ever!

New York Focus @nysfocus.bsky.social · 9d

Do you know how the New York state budget is made?
nysfocus.com/2025/03/12/h...

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Northern Rivers Family of Services @northernrivers.bsky.social · 8d

No, we did NOT rob the Louvre in a valiant attempt to help fund the Human Services sector. We aren't entirely sure where the rest of our fellow advocates were during that time, however.

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Northern Rivers Family of Services @northernrivers.bsky.social · 11d

We feel like the whole-body deodorant craze now is a spiritual descendant of this.

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Northern Rivers Family of Services @northernrivers.bsky.social · 11d

October is Head Start Awareness Month and we are highlighting our incredible head start team this whole week! Recently the staff at our Early Learning Center did some team building with a painting class. We love the creativity of our staff! #HeadStartMonth #HeadStartMatters

Northern Rivers Family of Services @northernrivers.bsky.social · 11d

The answer starts with a "W" and ends with an "orkforce"

New York Focus @nysfocus.bsky.social · 11d

A bill to expand mental health courts as an alternative to incarceration has support from the New York's top judge and a growing number of state lawmakers.

The courts could keep thousands out of jail, but they’ll need more investments in treatment to succeed.

Lawmakers, Top Judges Push to Expand Mental Health Courts

Statewide diversion courts could keep thousands out of jail, but they'll need more investments in treatment to succeed.

nysfocus.com

Northern Rivers Family of Services @northernrivers.bsky.social · 14d

First, we are glad everyone is safe. Second,

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Northern Rivers Family of Services @northernrivers.bsky.social · 14d

Deleted seen from "The Master of Disguise"-lookin' dude

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Northern Rivers Family of Services @northernrivers.bsky.social · 14d

(we didn't think Crystal Pepsi was hot dog relish...we thought it was Sprite. Be clear when you write things, kids)

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Northern Rivers Family of Services @northernrivers.bsky.social · 14d

We have a hard time with salsa verde for the same reason we couldn't do Crystal Pepsi...our brain keeps thinking it's hot dog relish or something.

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Northern Rivers Family of Services @northernrivers.bsky.social · 15d

"The providers here, if we go out of business it's...going to fall to the state," said CEO Bill Gettman in a Spectrum News story on the urgent need for a 2.7% investment in our sector in the NYS budget. Watch here: spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/capital-...

In Albany, calls ramp up for more human services funding

Advocates are calling on the Gov. Kathy Hochul and budget officials to provide a 2.7% inflationary increase.

spectrumlocalnews.com

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Northern Rivers Family of Services @northernrivers.bsky.social · 16d

Finding mental health services can be tough, with long wait times and not enough providers. That's why we left journalism, got a PR job with a nonprofit, and spent a dozen years down the hall from clinical professionals who finally couldn't ignore our needs any longer.

Northern Rivers Family of Services @northernrivers.bsky.social · 16d

what if we stood on the Million Dollar Staircase and politely screamed about needing for support for Human Services in the NYS budget (join us at 10:30 a.m. today and see)

Northern Rivers Family of Services @northernrivers.bsky.social · 17d

There's a rumor that some of the ol' gang will be at the Capitol tomorrow for a press conference...

Northern Rivers Family of Services @northernrivers.bsky.social · 17d

Our Early Learning Center added some beautiful decorations to celebrate Hispanic Heritage month these past weeks! In our schools it's important to highlight the diversity of our students and our local community.

Northern Rivers Family of Services @northernrivers.bsky.social · 17d

ABC sitcom Two Guys, a Girl, and a Pizza Place, which eventually became Two Guys and a Girl but which SHOULD have just become "A Pizza Place."

Northern Rivers Family of Services @northernrivers.bsky.social · 18d

As an organization that cares about mental health we are really struggling with whether to let the kids watch Jets games anymore.

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