Founded in 1829, Parsons Child and Family Center, an affiliate of Northern Rivers Family Services, is the largest multi-servi ... ce agency in New York’s Capital District region. The Parsons service area encompasses 30 counties and 40 school districts, and provides counseling services, parenting education, child abuse/neglect prevention and treatment, post adoption services, family strengthening programs, early childhood family support, special education, youth development programs, and mental health services. Last year, Parsons served more than 9,000 children and family members. For more, please visit www.parsonscenter.org read more