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Advantage After School Program

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An Update about the
​Advantage After School Program

The Advantage After School Program is open to students (grades 6-8)
​in the Corning-Painted Post Middle School.

Dear Parents and Guardians,
​
​We are writing to inform you about an important change regarding the Advantage After School Program
at Corning-Painted Post School District. Unfortunately, the Office of Children and Family Services has
eliminated funding for Advantage programs across the state. Despite this setback, we have been diligently working with the CPP administrators and community partners to ensure that the Advantage program can continue for our middle schoolers.

For over 20 years, Advantage has been a licensed school-age child care program in Corning, providing
valuable after-school care for our children. Now that state funds are no longer available, we are
collaborating with the Steuben County Child Care Council, led by Pro Action to establish a Child Care
Assistance Program at Advantage. This new funding source will allow many of the youth we serve to
receive free after-school programming. However, some families may need to pay a daily or weekly fee for their child to continue receiving care.

We are committed to making this transition as smooth as possible. With the support of the Child Care
Assistance Program, we are able to offer various levels of state coverage or scholarship funding to cover
program fees. Many of our families will not need to pay at all. To move forward in checking your eligibility for assistance, please contact Pro Action Child Care Council for an intake on weekdays from 8:30 AM-4:30 PM at 607-776-2126 ext. 2113 and talk to the Parent Education Counselor. All parents will need to complete a separate registration form with Family Service Society, Inc., just as you have in previous years with the Advantage Program. We will also have a separate scholarship process for families who do not meet criteria for public financial support. Once registration and eligibility are confirmed, a member of our team will be in touch to discuss any applicable payment schedules and answer any questions you may have.

Our goal is to keep Advantage running with minimal expense to the families we serve. We appreciate
your patience and understanding as we navigate this new process. Thank you for your continued support.

If you have any questions about registration or programming questions, please contact us at
[email protected] or 607-936-3507.

Please download a copy of the Updated Advantage Information packet by clicking here.

Warm regards,
Dr. Cynthia Gee, PsyD, LMHC
Executive Director
Family Service Society, Inc.


**ADVANTAGE AFTER SCHOOL ONLINE REGISTRATION FORM**
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Telephone

607-962-3148

Email

[email protected]

for comprehensive information and referral to the services and support you need in Steuben. Chemung, Allegany, Schuyler, and Yates Counties Dial 2-1-1 or 1-800-346-2211 or visit: www.211helpline.org
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  • Home
  • About
    • Upcoming FSS & Community Events >
      • YMST Bowl-A-Rama 2025
    • History
    • Mission, Vision, and Values
    • Locations
    • Contact
    • Leadership Team
    • Board of Directors
    • Philosophy on Gratitude
    • Notice of Privacy Practices
  • Programs
    • General Counseling Services >
      • FAQ about Counseling Services
    • Behavioral Health Consultation
    • Corning Youth Center >
      • T.R.E.E. of Dreams Teen Space
      • Kids Cafe
      • Youth Center Newsletters
    • Youth Mentoring of the Southern Tier >
      • YMST Interview with volunteer Sue Dunn
      • School-Based Mentoring Program Video
      • YMST Newsletters
    • Choice
    • Family Focus
    • Advantage After School Program
    • Domestic Violence Program for Individuals who Abuse
    • Prevention Services
    • YES Program
  • Professional Training Institute
    • Training Schedule 2025
    • 5/6/25 NEAR Science Webinar
    • 5/21/25 Understanding the Culture of Boys and Men’s Mental Health
    • 6/3/25 THE IMPACT OF HOMELESSNESS ON YOUTH
    • 9/16/25 STRATEGIES TO SUPPORT GIRLS AND YOUNG WOMEN WITH BODY IMAGE ISSUES
    • 10/6/25 SEXUALITY: COMMON MYTHS THAT UNDERMINE TREATMENT
    • 10/15/25 ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS OF TERMINATION AND ENDINGS
    • 12/4/25 STRATEGIES TO SUPPORT YOUTH ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM
  • Employment
    • Message from our Executive Director
    • Employee Benefits
    • Employment Opportunities
    • Online Employment Application
  • FSS News & Happenings
    • Newsletter >
      • Feb/March 2018 Newsletter
    • Press Releases
    • Photo & Video Gallery
    • Brochures
  • Donate
  • Resources
    • Forms
    • Inspirational Quotes
    • Recipes from the Kitchen of the Corning Youth Center
    • Domestic Violence Resources
  • Mary Lou's Sweet Treat Fund