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Overview

1864 - The Agency was called Elmira Phoenix Hospital Aid Association. The organization underwent many changes, and became the Ladies Relief Association.

2/17/1868 - The name was changed to the Southern Tier Orphans’ Home.

2/13/1925 - Certificate of Amendment was filed to change the name to Southern Tier Children’s Home.

5/27/1940 - Certificate of Amendment was filed to change the name to Elmira Child and Family Service, which became known for its public relief giving.

5/2/1951 - Certificate of Permit of Existence of Elmira Child & Family Service was filed.

8/31/1973 - Certificate of type was filed for a name change to Elmira Child & Family Service.

1/7/1974 - Certificate of Amendment was filed for name change to Family Services of Chemung County, Inc.

11/13/1987 - Certificate of Amendment was filed adding “to provide comprehensive care to individuals of all ages in their places of residence including housekeeping, personal and home health care.”

2/5/1988 - Certificate of Amendment was filed, same purpose as 11/13/1987, but includes DSS letter indicating that DSS does not need to approve the changes.

8/16/1991 - Certificate of Amendment was filed “to provide educational, training and preventative counseling services for problems related to substance and alcohol abuse and abuse to individuals of all ages” and to operate a substance abuse program within the meaning of Article XIX of the Mental Hygiene Law and rules and regulations adopted pursuant thereto.

Benefits

Home Care Aides are screened and evaluated for Quality of Care and for improving the physical, social and mental well being of our clients. Our Services can work directly with Medicare, Medicaid and commercial insurance benefits.

Vision

FAMILY SERVICES OF CHEMUNG COUNTY, INC.
MISSION STATEMENT

The Board, Management, and Staff worked together to create the Agency’s new mission statement:

“The purpose of Family Services is to assist individuals, families and the community in meeting the complexities of daily living by fostering the ability to develop and maintain positive relationships and promote healthy, independent personal development, and responsible social functioning.”

Our mission is to ensure quality and provide continuity of home care services to our clients. Healing happens best at home. Our professionally trained aides provide around the clock, seven days a week service.Family Services of Chemung County, Inc., is dedicated to the provision of comprehensive, quality services for you and your family in your home.

Products

Family Services of Chemung County, Inc., is licensed by the New York State Department of Health to provide Home Care to persons in need of assistance. As a Licensed Home Care Agency, the New York State Department of Health oversees all Home Care services to ensure compliance with identified standard of care. Family Services of Chemung County, Inc., is dedicated to the provision of comprehensive, quality services for you and your family in your home.

Diversity

How can you benefit from our Home Care Program?

Companion for the home bound

Assistance to appointments

Post hospital care

Respite for caregivers

Personal care assistance

Assistance to the chronically ill, handicapped, convalescing, newborn (and mother) and ill children
All Home Care Aides are supervised by New York State Registered Professional Nurses (RN’s). The Nurse works closely with you, your family and physician to develop a plan of care, specific to your individual needs