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Family Opportunity Center (FOC)

FOC Information

The Buffalo Public Schools have partnered with EPIC to create a Family Opportunity Center (FOC) to provide services for families who live and/or have children who attend school in the 14215 zip code.

Family Opportunity Center (FOC) Location:

Highgate Heights Elementary School
600 Highgate Ave.
Buffalo, NY 14215

For more information Contact:
Ms. Catrice Huff | Family & Community Engagement Supervisor
email: chuff
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EPIC Every Person Influences Children Family Opportunity Center Location: Highgate Heights Elementary School Providing services for families who live and/or have children who attend school in the 14215 zip code. Hygeine Products . Deodorant . Shampoo . Shower Gel . Soap . Hair Brushes . Lip Balm . Razors . Feminine Hygiene Products For more information email EPIC Program Coordinator: Ms. Sandra Barlow barlow.s@epicforchildren.org Essential Needs . Help paying bills . Utilities e Vehicle Repair o Appliances . Connecting to critical resources Winter Clothing . Hats & Gloves . Scarves . Winter Coats . Shoes & Boots . Thermal Socks . T-Shirts . Hoodies . Sweatpants

Hygiene Products

  • Deodorant

  • Shampoo

  • Shower Gel

  • Soap

  • Hair Brushes

  • Lip Balm

  • Razors

  • Feminine Hygiene Products

Essential Needs

  • Help paying bills; utilities, vehicle repair, appliances

  • Connecting to critical resources

Winter Clothing

  • Hats & Gloves

  • Scarves

  • Winter Coats

  • Shoes & Boots

  • Thermal Socks

  • T-Shirts

  • Hoodies

  • Sweatpants

2025-2026 Programs

Triple P

SAAF Strong African-American Families Program Youth 10-14 & their caregivers Every parent wants their teen to make good choices, EPIC can help! Youth ages 10-14 and their caregivers meet separately, then together as a family. Thursdays October 30th - Dec 18th 5:00PM-8:00PM 600 Highgate Ave, Buffalo, NY 14215 Activities include games, discussions, arts and crafts and more - all focused on positive youth development and family relationships. PRESENTED BY: EPIC TO REGISTER CONTACT: SANDRA BARLOW 716-332-4108 BARLOW.S@EPICFORCHILDREN.ORG

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