Bill > K00573

This resolution commemorates the 75th anniversary of Upstate Caring Partners, a non-profit organization based in Central New York that provides services for individuals with developmental disabilities, mental health needs, and behavioral health challenges. Founded in 1950, the organization has grown from supporting children with developmental disabilities to offering a comprehensive range of programs, including Special Education, Residential and Community Services, and Behavioral Health. The resolution highlights the organization's significant contributions, such as implementing evidence-based practices like Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA), providing over 45,000 mental health service appointments annually, offering employment services for over 180 individuals, and supporting innovative programs like the "Pieces of HeArt" arts initiative. The legislative body recognizes Upstate Caring Partners' commitment to empowering individuals through respect, compassion, and innovation, and formally acknowledges their 75 years of service with this resolution. The document also notes that the organization will celebrate this milestone with a Gala on October 17, 2025, at Munson in Utica, New York, and resolves to transmit an engrossed copy of the resolution to Upstate Caring Partners.

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/K573