Saratoga Center for the Family

10/29/2025

✨Congratulations to Derek Tefft! ✨

We’re thrilled to share that Saratoga Center for the Family’s very own Derek Tefft received the “Hero for Children Award” today at the NYSCA Leadership Conference! 🎉

Derek’s compassion, professionalism, and unwavering commitment to children have made a lasting difference across our community. Through his leadership, our prevention and outreach programs have grown from 0 to 16 school partnerships, reaching over 6,000 students with vital education and support.

He’s a trusted leader, mentor, and advocate whose passion shines through in every training, presentation, and partnership he builds. Derek truly embodies what it means to be a Hero for Children. 💙

10/28/2025

🌟 Saratoga Center for the Family at the NYSCA Leadership Conference! 🌟

Today, our team attended and presented at the NYSCA Leadership Conference in Albany, NY!

Our Therapist and Clinical Program Development Coordinator Vicki Braunstein, along with nutritionist Keira Kenyon, led an engaging workshop on “Integrating Nutrient-Rich Food into Mental Health Services.” 🍎🥦

Additionally, our Outreach and Education Director Derek Tefft and Associate Executive Director Jennifer Wormley represented Saratoga Center for the Family on the “Leading Together” panel discussion, highlighting our education and outreach programming. 💬✨

We’re proud to share our innovative work and collaborate with others across New York State to strengthen families and communities through education, advocacy, and mental health treatment. 💙

09/08/2025

Remembering Amy Radik

Saratoga Center for the Family is deeply saddened to share the passing of our Development Coordinator, Amy Radik.

For the past seven years, Amy dedicated herself to raising funds and building community partnerships in support of the Center’s mission. She was the life of every event she planned for the Center, bringing warmth, joy, and energy to all who attended. Her work strengthened vital programs for children and families, and her impact will be felt for years to come.

Amy faced an eight-year battle with cancer with courage, grace, and perseverance. Even through the most difficult times, she remained steadfast in her commitment to serving others, leaving a legacy of compassion, resilience, and generosity.

We extend our heartfelt condolences to Amy’s family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing her. She will be profoundly missed by her colleagues and the many community members whose lives she touched.

Amy’s legacy will live on through Saratoga Center for the Family.

09/06/2025

Crafter applications are open for our annual Holiday Craft Marketplace on Small Business Saturday, November 29th 2025.
Are you a crafter? The Marketplace attracts nearly 2,000 attendees every year and is a great way to kick off the holiday season! Apply now: https://saratogacff.org/craft-show
🛍️🧵🪴🧶🔖 🪡🕯️🍯🎨🧺🖼️🎅🏼🎄🛍️
All proceeds go directly to support the programs and services of Saratoga Center for the Family 💙

Saratoga Springs Annual Holiday Craft Marketplace

06/19/2025

We had a great day at McGregor Links Country Club for our 16th Annual Golf Classic! A BIG Thank You to all of our generous sponsors, donors, volunteers and golfers for making this ⛳️ 🏌️‍♀️ event possible!

06/02/2025

Don’t miss your chance to score free entry for you and a guest all festival long at the Belmont Stakes this week!

This raffle closes tonight at 11:59PM - just 16 hours left to enter!

Your donation supports a wonderful cause in our community!

05/29/2025

🏇 Win Tickets to the Belmont Stakes Festival – 5 Days for 2 in Saratoga! 🎟️

$20 Could Send You and a Guest to the Races — and Support a Life-Changing Cause

We’re raffling off two FREE general admission tickets to the entire Belmont Stakes Festival in Saratoga Springs, NY — running from Wednesday, June 4 to Sunday, June 8!

That’s five unforgettable days of top-tier horse racing and entertainment — and one lucky winner will get access for themselves and a guest.

🎟️ Each raffle entry is just $20 — and all proceeds go directly to support our agency’s critical mental health services and the Child Advocacy Center, helping children and families in crisis.

Don’t miss your chance to be part of racing history and make a real difference in your community.

To enter:
Visit: https://go.rallyup.com/scfbelmont
Text SCFBELMONT to 33100
Scan the QR code below

👉 Enter now and help us bring hope and healing to those who need it most!

05/20/2025

📣 Big news for children in Saratoga County! The newly passed NYS budget includes $14.46 million in funding for Child Advocacy Centers across the state—our first state increase in over a decade!

We’re grateful to Governor Kathy Hochul and the NYS Legislature for recognizing the importance of supporting children impacted by abuse. This funding will strengthen the work of CACs throughout NY—including right here in our community.

Thank you to New York State Children's Alliance, Inc. and CACs across the state for their efforts. Together, we’re making sure every child has a path to safety, healing, and justice. 💙

The New York State budget has passed, and it includes $14.46 million for Child Advocacy Centers (CACs)!This is the first increase we’ve seen from the state since 2014.

Thank you, Governor Kathy Hochul and the NYS legislature, for passing this budget increase for NYS Child Advocacy Centers and the most vulnerable in the state—the children!

This remarkable achievement is a direct result of NYSCA’s and the CACs relentless commitment to protecting and healing children.

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