Northern Rivers Family of Services

Northern Rivers Family of Services In 1829 when a child needed help, the community called on us. Today when a child needs help, the community still calls on us. Some things never change.

We are a family of human services agencies providing help and hope to those who struggle with abuse, neglect, trauma, mental health challenges, educational difficulties, employment, and service navigation. But other things do. In 1829 we provided a warm bed, a good meal, and a safe place to grow up. Today we’re working to end the stigma around mental health care and help those in our care become h

ealthy, happy, self-sufficient adults. Today the help we provide might be telemental health counseling provided by a professional 100 miles away. It might be a family receiving a host of integrated services to help keep their child safe. It could be the support a young adult needs to find and keep the first job they’ve ever had—and it still could be that warm, safe place to live while a child heals and grows. Northern Rivers Family of Services hasn’t just changed with the times. We have led a service delivery revolution to meet the varied, changing, complex needs of children, adults, families, and communities. People still come to us for care, but now we prioritize going out into the community to help, providing services in homes, schools, even the neighborhood coffee shops. We’re coordinating care, bundling services, and developing comprehensive treatment plans that don’t just treat the symptom; we work to address the reasons people need help in the first place.

Last week, CEO Bill Gettman got to spend some time with our friends from the New York State Office of Children and Famil...
09/04/2026

Last week, CEO Bill Gettman got to spend some time with our friends from the New York State Office of Children and Family Services at the State Fair! It was great to see all the amazing things our communities have to offer and celebrate the legacy of our State.

We have an exciting opportunity! Join Northern Rivers, Living Resources New York, fellow business leaders, HR profession...
09/04/2026

We have an exciting opportunity! Join Northern Rivers, Living Resources New York, fellow business leaders, HR professionals, and community advocates for "The Power of Possibilities: Creating Inclusive Workplaces," a morning focused on meaningful connection, practical insights, and an important conversation about building more inclusive workplaces.

Date: Thursday, October 1, 2026
Time: 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Location: Duo of the Dunes | 257 Washington Avenue Extension, Albany, NY 12203
Tickets: $35
Visit https://form-renderer-app.donorperfect.io/give/living-resources-foundation/the-power-of-possibilities to register

Morning Program Schedule:
8:30 – 9:00 AM: Registration, Breakfast & Networking
9:00 – 10:15 AM: Main Program
Welcome & Why This Conversation Matters:
Elizabeth Martin (CEO, Living Resources)
Bill Gettman (CEO, Northern Rivers Family of Services)

Government Reflections:
Senator Patricia A. Fahy
Assemblymember Angelo Santabarbara

Keynote Conversation:
Maureen O'Brien (President & CEO, NYSID, Purchasing That Powers Employment)

Executive Panel Discussion ("Building An Inclusive Workforce"):
Jennifer L. Massey, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, EA-CS (Founder & President, Integra HR, LLC)
Michael Seereiter (President, NY Alliance)
Brian J. Williams (Executive Director, Capital Region Workforce Development Board)

Q&A
10:15 – 10:30 AM: Closing Remarks, Sponsor Thank You & Wrap Up

Youth from our Albany and Schenectady campuses faced off in a friendly kickball game yesterday! With a tied score of 9-9...
09/03/2026

Youth from our Albany and Schenectady campuses faced off in a friendly kickball game yesterday! With a tied score of 9-9 I think it's fair to say both of these groups are pretty extraordinary. Thank you so much to all the staff who helped run this event and the team who cooked over 100 burgers for the post-game picnic!

Join us for our Career Fair on Tuesday, September 8, 2026 from 3 - 6 pm at our Early Learning Center in Schenectady - Br...
09/02/2026

Join us for our Career Fair on Tuesday, September 8, 2026 from 3 - 6 pm at our Early Learning Center in Schenectady - Bring your resume and meet with recruiters and staff to find out about our openings!

Staff and kids from our Albany School had a blast at their End Of Summer Carnival complete with face painting, popcorn, ...
09/02/2026

Staff and kids from our Albany School had a blast at their End Of Summer Carnival complete with face painting, popcorn, a bounce house, and a dunk tank! Thank you so much to our hard working team who helped run the show. And now we are on to prepping for the start of school next week 🙌

Our CEO Bill Gettman had the opportunity to meet with some of local representatives to discuss the needs of our organiza...
09/01/2026

Our CEO Bill Gettman had the opportunity to meet with some of local representatives to discuss the needs of our organization and all Human Service workers in New York State. Thank you to Senator Patricia A. Fahy, Assemblymember John McDonald, and Assemblymember Gabriella A. Romero along with Denise Murphy McGraw for joining us in this important conversation!

"We can all be proud of what we have accomplished this past year for the children, adults and families we serve, both in...
08/31/2026

"We can all be proud of what we have accomplished this past year for the children, adults and families we serve, both individually and collectively. Now on this special holiday, we need to commit to and support those that support all New Yorkers."

As we head into Labor Day weekend, read what our CEO Bill Gettman had to say in his Letter to the Editor in the The Daily Gazette of Schenectady. Human Service workers need support and they need investment from New York State.

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We’re hosting a Red Cross Blood Drive next month on Wednesday, September 30, from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at 60 Academy ...
08/28/2026

We’re hosting a Red Cross Blood Drive next month on Wednesday, September 30, from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at 60 Academy Road in Albany!

Your donation can make a life-changing difference. Here’s how you can sign up:
❤️ Visit redcrossblood.org and use sponsor code: NorthernRivers
❤️ Download the free Blood Donor app
❤️ Call 1-800-RED-CROSS

Walk-ins are welcome, but we encourage making an appointment to ensure a smooth experience.

Thanks to our friends at Hannaford Supermarkets, you can support our Backpack Program this September by purchasing a reu...
08/27/2026

Thanks to our friends at Hannaford Supermarkets, you can support our Backpack Program this September by purchasing a reusable Fight Hunger Bag! Our program allows students with food insecurity to take home a backpack full of food on weekends and holidays. With every purchase of a bag at the 5 Maple Rd, Voorheesville Hannaford, $1 is donated to help our students fight hunger.

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60 Academy Road
Albany, NY
12208

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