FAMILY OPPORTUNITY CENTERS

A place for all families to learn, play and grow together.

ABOUT THE CENTERS

EPIC opened two Family Opportunity Centers in 2023: one in Niagara County and another in Cattaraugus County. Both centers are inclusive of all families and their unique needs, and services are FREE! If you would like...

• parenting support and strategies
• connection with other caregivers
• improved communication with your child(ren)
• a fun, interactive space to play with your child

...then the FOCs are for you! Bring your child to visit our play space and meet with our family partner to learn more about what we can offer.

OUR SERVICES

• Family Enrichment
• Our goal is to strengthen caregiver/child bonds and improve early childhood development through play, family engagement and early literacy skills. Our center aims to give families tools and strategies to address a variety of parenting challenges.
• Family Partnership
• Our family partners are here to listen, offer support and assist in linking you to services and resources that would be most beneficial to you, your children and your family as a whole.
• In-Kind & Financial Assistance
• Financial assistance and other supports may be offered to families on a case by case basis and as funding allows.

OUR LOCATIONS

• Cattaraugus County
• 79 River St., Salamanca NY
• Open by appointment - full play space and extended hours coming soon!
• Programming is currently available. Please contact Brittani Dallas, Family Partner
• Niagara County
• 175 Walnut St., Suite 5, Lockport NY
• 716-332-4150
• Hours:
• Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 8:30-4:30
• Wednesdays 8:30-6:30
• Possible extended and event hours coming soon!
• Upcoming Classes and Events (call or email to register):
• Ready, Set, Read! : Mondays from 4 - 6 pm, October 2 - 30
• Halloween Party : Friday October 13, 5:30 - 7 pm
• Storytime at the Lockport Locks: Thursdays at 4 pm
• Open Play : Monday through Friday, 9 am - 12 pm and Wednesdays 4:30 - 6:30 pm
• Breastfeeding Support Group: Wednesdays, 1 - 3 pm
• Homeschool Play Group: Fridays, 1 - 3 pm
• Monthly Father Figure Fridays and Caregiver Cafes

Click here for the full Family Opportunity Center press release.

Click here for the full EPIC calendar!