Herkimer County Families & Children

RHY Program 24 Hour Hotline 315-866-1112

RHY works with runaway, homeless, and at-risk youth up to the age of 21. Services include: 24-hour crisis hotline; emergency housing; crisis and on-going counseling for youth and families; transportation; independent living skills; referrals; academic tutoring; and advocacy. Services are provided within an asset-based framework that identifies and supports the youths strengths.

An after-school tutoring program for youngsters in grades K-2 who are working to achieve grade-level proficiency in reading.  Students are matched one-on-one with a volunteer tutor for one hour, twice a week, throughout the school year.

Provides a safe and positive way for children to visit with their non-custodial parent as their families go through a difficult and transitional time. Families are directed to the program through a court order. Supervised visitations take place in a private, child-friendly room which is monitored by a trained supervisor who is neutral to the family situation.