FREDONIA, N.Y. — The enduring contribution that Suzanne McLain made to a generation of children and their families during her quarter-century of leadership at the Campus and Community Children’s Center at SUNY Fredonia is now acknowledged on a handsome wall plaque. “She was a huge advocate for Early Childhood programming ... Read More

May is National Mental Health Awareness Month. Compeer Chautauqua in an effort to highlight the importance of mental wellness would like to raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of childhood depression, and offer suggestions on how we as a community and individuals can respond to youth in effective ways. According to the National Alliance on ... Read More

FREDONIA, NY -- The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Northern Chautauqua is pleased to announce that Karen Taverna, member and chair of the Religious Exploration (RE) program, along with members of the RE program will lead the service on Sunday, April 29. The worship service will explore how the congregation can help guide our children to ... Read More

JAMESTOWN, NY – Prendergast Library will observe “Take Your Child to the Library Day” Saturday, February 4 with activities in the Children’s Room. Festivities will begin with story time at 2:00 p.m. Children will also receive a “Care of Books” coloring book and make a bookmark. Children’s Librarian Valle Blair invited the public to ... Read More

Child Advocacy Program helps make a hard time easier for families JAMESTOWN, NY -- “Historically, abused children were shuffled from agency to agency telling their story of abuse and reliving those terrifying moments over and over again. Our center brings together agencies in one child friendly setting that is physically and psychologically ... Read More

JAMESTOWN, NY — In keeping with the spirit of the season, Aeropostale, located in the Chautauqua Mall in Lakewood, once again donated 48 Aero Holiday Bears to WCA Hospital. These teddy bears will be distributed to children cared for and served by WCA during the holiday season in Pediatrics, Adolescent Inpatient Mental Health, and the Emergency ... Read More

JAMESTOWN, NY — The Prendergast Library Children’s Room will host three open houses during the holidays for children and their families who would like to meet Tacky the Penguin and take pictures with him. Stories, activities, crafts and refreshments will be offered 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 27; 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, December ... Read More

JAMESTOWN, NY — Clients of Comfort Today Adult Day Care and participants of the 4 year old preschool class at Zion Covenant Church gathered together for a time of thanksgiving. Both the children and adults contributed foods to create a “feast” that was enjoyed by all. There were songs, and the joining of two large paper chains that recorded ... Read More

DUNKIRK, NY — The first health problem most children experience is tooth decay. But a trip to a dentist to take away pain or swelling is not easy for thousands of youngsters in Chautauqua County, and they go without dental care. For years, The Resource Center has been providing dental care to children at locations in Jamestown and Dunkirk. On ... Read More

JAMESTOWN, NY — Election Day has come and gone, but now The Resource Center has kicked off its campaign to make the holidays brighter for area children and their families. The Toys for Tots train is once again pulling into Chautauqua County and transforming the cities of Jamestown and Dunkirk into a scene out of Santa’s workshop at the North ... Read More