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Tri-County
Family and Parenting Services/Caregiver
KEY TO SERVICES
| Services at No Charge (F) |
Fee for Services ($) |
| Sliding Scale (SS) |
Insurance Accepted (I) |
| Support Group (G) |
Serving Berks County (BC) |
| Serving Chester County (CC) |
Hotline or Helpline (H) |
| Appointment Necessary (A) |
Drop-Ins Welcome (D) |
| Multi-Lingual Services (M) |
Serving Montgomery County (MC) |
Alzheimer's Disease & Related Disorders Association
http://www.alzpa.org/
Dedicated to helping people with Alzheimer's disease and their families
through education, advocacy and support, educational seminars, caregiver
support groups, family trainings, a newsletter. (F, $, BC, H, A)
501 Washington St., Reading, PA 19601
610-375-4990
24-hr Helpline: 800-272-3900
2001 N. Front St., Bldg. 2, Suite 321, Harrisburg, PA 17102
717-232-3580
Berks Encore - Birdsboro
http://www.berksencorepa.org/
BERKS ENCORE provides a comprehensive program of services for older adults
including fitness activities, travel club, special events, seminars and classes,
referrals, education and advocacy. (BC, $, F, A, D)
201 E. Main Street, Birdsboro, PA 19508
610-582-1603
B.I.L.Y. Boyertown (Because I love You)
http://www.bily.org
Designed to help all parents of children with emotional and behavioral issues
such as physical, verbal, substance abuse and school issues, meeting Thurs.
7:30 - 9:30 pm. (F, G, BC)
Shepherd of the Hills Church
Hossmannsville Rd., Bechtlesville, PA 19505
610-845-6019 · 888-443-4481
Caring Hands and Open Hearts (CHOH)
www.geocities.com/gparentsgroup/index.html
CHOH is a support group for grandparents and relatives who are raising other
relatives' children and grandchildren. CHOH meets the first Tuesday of each
month at the First Baptist Church, 301 King Street, Pottstown, at 6:30 pm.
Refreshments and childcare are provided.
Grandparents supporting Grandparents is a collaborative effort of local
grandparents, Creative Health Services, Pottstown Family Cnter, Family Services
of Montgomery County, and the Office of Children and Youth. (BC, CC, MC,
F,G,D)
Family Services of Pottstown
1976 E. High Street, Pottstown, PA 19464
610-326-1610
Chester County Women, Infants, and Children
http://dsf.chesco.org/healthy/cwp/view.asp?a=3&q=614358&healthNav=|
WIC is a federally funded food assistance program that helps pregnant women,
infants and children make healthy food choices. (CC, F)
Coatesville: 610-383-3824
Phoenixville, Spring City, and West Chester: 610-344-6240 and
800-692-1100
Child and Family Focus, Inc.
http://www.childandfamilyfocus.org/index.shtm
A non-profit, faith based agency dedicated to building communities and
strengthening families.
Child & Family Focus, Inc., is collaborating with Community Services of Devereux
and the Chester County Department of Mental Health & Mental Retardation to offer
the Sibshops program for brothers and sisters, ages 8 -- 13, of children with
emotional/behavioral disorders. (BC, CC, MC, $, A, G)
Valley Forge Office Colony, Building 2
Suite 300 and 320
11 Davis Road
Valley Forge, PA 19481
610-783-1788
Child Care WORKS Helpline
http://www.childcare.state.pa.us
Information/referral helpline answering questions about childcare - affording
childcare, finding dependable childcare that fits your needs, providers,
start-up cost for childcare providers, training, community resources. (F,
BC, H, M)
1-877-4-PA-KIDS
Child Care Works Subsidized Child Care Program
http://www.dpw.state.pa.us/ServicesPrograms/ChildCareEarlyEd/003670906.htm
The state’s Department of Public Welfare provides information for families and
individuals on child care and education in Pennsylvania.
If you are concerned about the cost of quality child care, Child Care Works may
be able to help. Working parents may be eligible for assistance for child care
expenses if they meet the income guidelines. (BC, CC, MC, F)
DPW Helpline: 1-800-692-7462
Child Find of America, Inc.
http://www.childfindofamerica.org
Locates missing children through active investigation, prevents child abduction
through education and resolves incidents of parental abduction with mediation
in custody disputes. (F, BC, H)
243 Main St., P.O. Box 277, New Paltz, NY 12561
800-I-AM-LOST · 800-A-WAY-OUT
Children's Defense Fund
http://www.childrensdefense.org/
Child advocacy organization offering newsletters, publications and action
alerts on all children's issues. (F, BC, H)
25 E Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001
202-628-8787
24-hr Info line: 202-662-3678
Children's Rights Council
http://www.gocrc.com
Believing that the best parents are both parents, this organization offers
information to assist children of separation and divorce through advocacy,
referral and parenting education. (F)
P.O. Box 11413, Phila., PA 19111
215-844-2372 after 6 pm
Daddy UniverCity
http://www.daddyuniversity.com/
The mission of Daddy UniverCity is to empower fathers with the knowledge that
their mere presence changes lives; their role is so powerful that it uplifts the
children, the family, the community, and the world.
Daddy UniverCity was established in 2004 to provide free and low cost
information, services, and products to fathers and father figures to assist in
reconnecting them to their role as parents. The Annual Fatherhood Festival
focuses on the education and re-education of all fathers of all cultures,
classes of races for the positive development of children. The five key topic
areas are male parenting, healthy relationships, finance/money management,
health and wellness and employability/life skills. (CC, G, F)
Diakon Family Life Services
http://www.diakon.org/fls/
Diakon Family Life Services offers a range of services designed to promote
healthy families and family relationships. Dependent on location, services
include counseling, employee assistance programs, and educational, supportive,
and consultative services in a variety of convenient locations, including
counseling centers and community and congregational settings. Related services,
which range from support groups and educational workshops to pastoral care
teams, also vary per region in response to local needs. (BC, CC, MC, G, H)
Diakon Family Life Services - Northeastern Pennsylvania (multiple locations)
One South Home Avenue, Topton, PA 19562
888-499-2699
Empowered Childbirth Education Center & Doula Network
http://www.empowered-childbirth.com
Improving maternal/child outcomes through interactive prenatal education.
Monthly programs in labor & delivery preparation, breastfeeding, CPR,
infant massage. Professional labor & postpartum doulas. M2B (Moms-to-Be)
Club. (G, BC)
2850 Penn Ave., West Lawn, PA 19609
610-689-9215
Family Guidance Center
http://www.familyguidancecenter.com/
Providing counseling and mental health services consistent with an overall
family enrichment focus, including children in the middle of divorce, drug
& alcohol and women's programs. ($, SS, I, G, BC, A, M)
1235 Penn Ave. Suite 205, Wyomissing, PA 19610
125 Holly Rd., Hamburg, PA 19526
501 Washington St., Reading, PA 19601
610-374-4963
5th & Montgomery Ave., Boyertown, PA 19512
610-367-6769
Family Savings Account Program
Helps eligible families save for home purchase, education, auto purchase
and more. BCAP matches savings dollar for dollar. (BC, M)
BCAP, P.O. Box 22, Reading, PA 19603
610-376-6571
Family Services
http://www.fsmontco.org/
Family Services is a private, not-for-profit, social service agency dedicated to
enhancing the quality of life of individuals, families, and the community by
providing an innovative and comprehensive range of human services that includes
professional counseling services, Families and Schools Together, Foster
Grandparent Program, Meals on Wheels, Employee Assistance Program, Senior
Companion Program, and Pottstown Family Center. (MC, $, F, A)
The Clinic PA
143 Church Street
Phoenixville, PA 19460
610-935-1134
Fatherhood Initiative
http://www.fracc.org
Programs to help fathers strengthen parenting and family-building skills.
Group sessions and individual counseling. (BC, MC)
BCAP, P.O. Box 22, Reading, PA 19603
610-376-6571
Grandparents Raising Resilient Youth
http://www.communitypreventionpartnership.org
Supporting grandparents that find themselves raising their grandchildren,
providing staff and peer support as well as referrals to needed resources.
(F, G, BC, D, M)
227 N. Fifth St., Reading, PA 19601
610-376-6988
Grief's Harbor
Offering 3 separate groups for children age 7 - 11, teens age 12 - 15 or
parents who have experienced the death of a family member or friend. (F,
G, BC)
FairView Counseling
1255 Perkiomen Ave., Reading, PA 19602
610-396-9091
Infertility Support Group
Infertility discussion support group offered to all patients free of charge
meeting the 1st Mon. monthly at 6:30 pm. (F, G, BC)
Women's Clinic
301 S. 7th Ave., Suite 245, West Reading, PA 19610
610-374-2214
Mary's Home
Empowering young mothers to bring about change in their lives by providing
1 - 2 yrs. of supportive services including counseling, education &
loving, caring environment for mother/child. (BC)
325 S. 12th St., Reading, PA 19602
610-603-8010
Maternal and Child Health Consortium
http://coatesvillecenterofcommunityhealth.org/mchc.html
The consortium is comprised of community women who help give babies a healthy
start by making prenatal and well-baby appointments, help to get health
insurance, provide information on ways to stay healthy, offers prenatal classes
in English and Spanish and parent support groups, referrals for transportation,
WIC, emergency food, housing, clothing, and more. (CC, M)
Coatesville Center for Community Health
1001 E. Lincoln Highway, Coatesville, PA 19320-3554
610-383-0630
Mom’s House, Inc. of Greater Philadelphia
http://www.volunteermatch.org/search/org88553.jsp
Mom's House is a free, non-profit daycare for single, low-income parents who are
attending school full-time. Our goal is to help parents complete their
educational goals so they can obtain a full-time job to support their small
families. (CC, F, A)
Mom’s House, Inc. of Greater Philadelphia
152 Church St., Phoenixville, PA 19460
610-935-7711
PA Families, Inc.
http://www.pafamiliesinc.com/
PFI is a statewide network that brings groups together and uses the power of all
families to bring about change in the community, county and state. PFI members
are concerned about children that receive or should receive services from any
system of care, such as mental health, drug and alcohol, children and youth,
foster care, juvenile justice, education, and so many more. (BC, CC, MC)
PA Families, Inc.
431 Dever Hollows Road,
Templeton, PA 16259
800-947-4941
PA Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Alliance
Support groups throughout PA for families who have suffered the death of
a child through Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) or any other cause,
including stillbirth. (F, G, BC, H)
800-721-SIDS
Parent Advocacy Service
http://www.mha.rbc.org
Assistance for parents seeking appropriate services for children, resolving
complaints and grievances, utilizing the wide spectrum of services available.
(BC, M)
Mental Health Association
122 W. Lancaster Ave., Shillington, PA 19607
610-775-3000
Parents Anonymous
Support group for parents that need help dealing with parenting challenges,
with bi-monthly meetings held at Berks Community Action Program. (F, BC,
D, M)
P.O. Box 22, Reading, PA 19603
610-376-6571
Parents Involved Network of Pennsylvania
http://www.pinofpa.org
Parents Involved Network of Pennsylvania (PIN) is an organization that assists
parents or caregivers of children and adolescents with emotional and behavioral
disorders. PIN provides information, helps parents find services and will
advocate on their behalf with any of the public systems that serve children.
These include the mental health system, education, and other state and local
child-serving agencies. (F, BC, CC, MC)
Mental Health Association of Southeastern Pennsylvania
1211 Chestnut St., 11th Fl., Philadelphia, PA 19107
800-688-4226
215-751-1800
Parents Without Partners
http://www.parentswithoutpartners.org
Support group for divorced, widowed, separated or never married parents,
sponsoring family and adult activities for parents of all ages. Meets 7
pm 1st Wed. monthly. ($, BC, D)
GPU Building, Rt. 61, Reading, PA
610-373-2215
Penn State Cooperative Extensions
Offering parent and basic life skills education, training for childcare
providers, nutrition & food safety information (M), and family living,
4-H, agriculture and community development programs. (F, $, G, H, BC)
1238 County Welfare Rd, Leesport, PA 19533
http://berks.extension.psu.edu
610-378-1327
Pennsylvania Family Support Alliance
http://www.pennsylvaniafamilysupportalliance.org/
Pennsylvania Family Support Alliance is a Family Strengthening Program that
offers various parent support groups, foster parent support groups, support
groups for grandparents, incarcerated parents, parents with children in
placement. While in meetings, children participate in various children’s
programs in the same location. PFSA also helps parents who have had a complaint
issued against them through DHS know their rights and obligations. (BC, CC, MC,
F, G, H)
Pennsylvania Family Support Alliance
2001 North Front Street
Building #1, Suite 210
Harrisburg, PA 17102
800-448-4906
Phoenixville Area Community Services
http://www.pacsphx.org
The purpose of PACS is to provide assistance, primarily through community
resources, in the form of counsel, referrals, and emergency help. Their aim is
to help people seek wholeness, health, and stability in family development and
personal relationships. (CC, D, F)
Phoenixville Area Community Services
257 Church Street
Phoenixville, PA 19460
610-933-1105; 610-933-1569
Preemie Parent Support Group
http://ThePreemieLife.com
Support@ThePreemieLife.com
Preemie Parent Support Group for parents of pre-term babies in the NCIU or at
home meets the fourth Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. (BC, CC, MC, D, F, G)
74 Pottstown Pike, Suite 1001, Chester Springs
610-715-5253
Pregnant/Parenting Teen Program
http://www.boyertownymca.org
Providing pregnant and parenting teens childcare, supervision and parenting
skills so that they can stay in school. (F, BC)
Boyertown YMCA
301 W. Spring St., Boyertown, PA 19512
610-369-9622
Prenatal Parenting Program
http://www.prenatalparenting.com
Program teaches scientifically proven techniques in parenting before birth
during critical neurological development stages for happy, healthy babies.
Monthly workshops. Nationally certified instructor.
Empowered Childbirth Education Center
2850 Penn Ave., West Lawn, PA 19609
610-689-9215
Real Alternatives Project Women in Need
http://www.realalternatives.org
Infant parenting and abortion alternative services: counseling, pregnancy
tests, temporary shelter, pregnancy, childbirth & parenting classes,
adoption information, medical referrals, material and education/career decision
assistance. (F, BC, H, M)
Serving PA 888-543-3243
Rollercoasters
Nationally recognized program presented as an 8-week group for children
experiencing divorce or separation in their family, focusing on change,
feelings, anger management and coping strategies. ($, G, BC)
FairView Counseling
1255 Perkiomen Ave., Reading, PA 19602
610-396-9091
Safe Kids Coalition
http://www.safekids.org
Seeking to reduce unintentional injuries/deaths to children, providing educational
programs and distributing free bicycle helmets, car seats and smoke detectors
to those in need. (F, BC, A)
1-800-683-5100
Separated/Divorced Support Group
http://www.immanuel-ucc.org
Meetings for those separated/divorced cover pain, shame, children, finances,
realities, embarrassment, legal issues, loss, identity, failure, friends,
self-worth, employment/education and the future. (F, BC, G)
Immanuel UCC, 99 S. Waverly St., Shillington, PA 19607
610-777-7107
Stepfamily Foundation, Inc.
http://www.stepfamily.org
Helping separated, divorce and remarried families through counseling, professional
seminars, lecture series and a crisis hotline. ($, SS, I, G, BC, H, A)
333 West End Ave., New York, NY 10023
212-877-3244
Teen Aid, Inc.
http://www.teen-aid.org
An organization that develops, promotes, and provides family life education
materials that focus on premarital abstinence and parent/teen communication.
723 East Jackson, Spokane, WA 99207
509-482-2868
Tough Love International
http://www.toughlove.org
Helping to deal with the out-of-control behavior of a family member. ($,
SS, G, BC, H, D, M)
P.O. Box 1069, Doylestown, PA 18901
800-333-1069
U.S. Army Community & Family Support Center
Assistance hotline for family members of soldiers on active duty, or in
the Army National Guard or Army Reserve called to active duty, answering
family support-related questions. (F, BC, H)
1-800-833-6622 (8 am - 8 pm)
Young Parents Program
http://www.cciu.org/Departments/StudentServices/youngparents/index.html/view?searchterm=Young%20Parents%20Program
The Chester County Intermediate Unit’s Young Parents program provides support
services to pregnant and parenting students. These services include instruction
in prenatal care, labor and delivery, nutrition, growth, child development,
consumer skills and life skills.
Students also receive case management services, parent education, vocational
counseling, agency referrals, and access and transportation to subsidized child
care.
The Young Parents Program also operates the
ELECT Fatherhood Initiative, a program specifically designed to meet the
needs of teen fathers.
In addition, the CCIU operates
child care centers for children ages one month to four years old. Two
centers are operated in Coatesville and can serve up to a total of 40 children.
The program is designed for children of teen parents from Chester County school
districts.
Chester County Intermediate Unit Young Parent’s program
484-237-5047
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