TOWN OF TONAWANDA, NY (WKBW) — Child and Family Services will purchase the entire former St. Andrew's Church and School campus in the Town of Tonawanda for $1.4 million to establish a fourth Stanley Falk School for students with special needs.

"We certainly see it as a win for us," said Elizabeth McPartland, president & CEO of Child and Family Services.

The Buffalo Diocese shuttered St. Andrew's Church and School off Elmwood Avenue and Sheridan Drive in 2024 as part of its Road to Renewal restructuring.

Now, Child and Family Services is ready to buy the property and establish a new school to serve about 160 students with special needs between 3rd and 6th grade.

McPartland said there is a growing need for their special education services at Falk Schools.

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