After School Programs/Camps

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Afterschool Alliance
The Afterschool Alliance is a nonprofit organization dedicated to raising awareness of the importance of afterschool programs and advocating for quality, affordable programs for all children. www.afterschoolalliance.org
American Camping Association
Will send “Parent’s Guide to Accredited Camps” which lists accredited camps in area and camps for special needs children- 215-886-5385 - www.acacamps.org
Big Brothers / Big Sisters of Central Susquehanna Valley
BBBS helps kids reach their potential through positive adult role models. www.bigbrothersbigsistersofcentralpa.org
Boy Scouts/Girl Scouts
•Boys Scouts are a great way to get your child involved in positive activities. The Boys Scouts mission is for each child to master "character development, citizenship training, and personal fitness." WWW.scouting.org
•Girl Scouts has for over 90 years helped girls learn positive values, get involved in their community and learn to succeed.
WWW.girlscouts.org
Boys and Girls Club of NEPA
Their goal is to provide a compelling alternative to youth crime, gang membership, drugs, and other negative influences that effect our youth today by providing a safe place to learn and grow; ongoing relationships with caring, adult professionals; and life-enhancing programs and character development experiences. www.bgcnepa.org
Camp Setebaid
A not-for-profit organization which provides health education and social support programs for people with diabetes and their families. www.setebaidservices.org
Camp Victory
Camps for kids with chronic heath problems www.campvictory.org
YMCA
www.ymca.net

Child Abuse

Child Abuse Hotline
Provides information, counseling and referral services for families and children to ensure their safety and well being.
800-932-0313
800-4-A-CHILD
Child Abuse Hotline (other)
Where to call if you think you may harm or hurt your child.
800-4AChild or 1-800-422-4453
Child Advocacy Center of Susquehanna Valley
Child Advocacy Centers (CACs) seek to investigate, prosecute and treat cases of child abuse utilizing a multidisciplinary approach. Agencies of law enforcement, social services, prosecution and medical/mental health utilize a team approach that relies on the combined wisdom and knowledge of a diverse group of professionals. 570-473-8475

The Child Advocacy Center (CAC)of the Central Susquehanna Valley
An affiliate of the
Janet Weis Children's Hospital
Geisinger Medical Center
Children and Youth Services
570-389-5700.. Columbia County
570-271-3050.. Montour County
570-988-4237.. Northumberland County
570-374-4570.. Snyder County
570-523-1330.. Union County

Childcare

Pa Head Start
Head Start is a comprehensive preschool program for low-income three, four, and five year olds. It provides children with a developmentally appropriate early childhood education. The program ensures that young children get health checkups and treatment, and that they are fed a nutritious hot meal every day. www.paheadstart.org
Child Care Information Service
Helps families find quality child care. List of licensed and registered daycare sites, including some that help with subsidizing child care costs.
877-4PA-KIDS

Montour County 570-275-3996
Columbia County 570-784-0963
Northumberland County 570-988-4452
Union, Snyder, Mifflin Counties 570-966-2216 www.montourchildcare.com
Keystone STARS
This initiative was created to recognize, improve and support the quality of childcare in PA. It provides a list of child care providers by county and training link Keystone Stars. www.pakeys.org
Pennsylvania CCIS (Child Care Information Services)
Check out the following links:
  • 4 steps to selecting a child care
  • Child care works subsidized child care program
  • FAQs
  • Resources

    www.dpw.state.pa.us/child/childcare
    • YMCA
    www.ymca.net

    Domestic Violence

    Pa Coalition Against DV
    Pa coalition against domestic violence. www.pcadv.org/
    Susquehanna Women In Transition:
    The Susquehanna Women In Transition Center offers counseling, shelter and other emergency services for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in Northumberland, Snyder and Union counties. There are advocates available 24 hours a day/7 days a week for support services.

    24 hour hotline: (800) 850 – 7948
    Snyder County: (570) 374 – 7773
    Union County: (570) 523 – 6482
    Northumberland County: (570) 644 – 4488
    http://www.svwit.org/
    Women’s Center:
    The Women’s Center in Bloomsburg provides free support services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and incest in Columbia and Montour counties. They also maintain an office at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville to assist victims in the hospital setting.

    24 hour hotline: (800) 544 – 8293
    Office: (570) 784 – 6631

    Women’s Center at Geisinger:
    Office: (570) 271 - 5473

    www.thewomenscenterinc.org

    Early Intervention Services

    CMSU (Columbia, Montour, Snyder and Union Counties)
    Telephone: (570) 275 – 6080 or (800) 451-9720
    TTY: (570) 275-2327
    Email: cmsudss@cmsu.org
    http://www.cmsu.org/earlyintervention.htm
    CONNECT Services
    Early intervention
    800-692-7288
    Department of Public Welfare
    Early Intervention http://www.dpw.state.pa.us/Child/EarlyIntervention/
    Early Intervention
    Early Intervention is a collection of supports and services available to infants and toddlers from birth to 3 years of age who either have a significant delay or are at high risk for developmental delay based on know physical or mental conditions. Some of the supports and services included in Early Intervention are physical and occupational therapy, speech therapy, vision therapy and hearing therapy, and developmental specialist services. Anyone can make a referral by contacting the appropriate local agency listed below. The services are provided free of charge for qualified children.
    Head Start
    Head Start and Early Head Start offer development programs for children from birth to 5 years old from low income families. The website gives information on how to apply to Head Start and has a locator to help find a program in your area.
    www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/hsb
    Northumberland County Early Intervention
    Telephone: (570) 495-2016 or (800) 692-7288
    PA Health Info
    A great resource for Autism.
    WWW.pahealthinfo.org

    Education

    Colleges and Universities of central Pennsylvania
    Bloomsburg University
    www.bloomu.edu
    Colleges and Universities of central Pennsylvania (more)
    Bucknell University
    www.bucknell.edu
    Colleges and Universities of central Pennsylvania (more)
    Susquehanna University
    www.susqu.edu
    CSIU (Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit)
    CSIU offers educational programs and services to schools and communities in Snyder, Union, Columbia, Montour, and Northumberland counties.

    570-523-1155
    www.csiu.org
    Head Start -Pre-Kindergarten
    Head Start is a comprehensive preschool program for low-income three, four, and five year olds. It provides children with a developmentally appropriate early childhood education. The program ensures that young children get health checkups and treatment, and that they are fed a nutritious hot meal every day.

    Columbia county 570-784-1076
    Montour county 570-271-3268 x 6200
    Snyder, Union, Mifflin counties 570-966-2845
    www.paheadstart.org
    Learning Disability Association of Pennsylvania
    LDAP is a nonprofit organization whose purpose is to advance the education and general well being of persons with normal or potentially normal or above intelligence that have learning disabilities
    www.ldapa.org
    Learning Disablilty Association of America
    LDA provides support to people with learning disabilities, their parents, teachers and other professionals.
    www.ldaamerica.org
    Office of Vocational Rehab
    Phone number for the Office of Vocational Rehab 800-442-6359
    Pennsylvania Department of Education
    This website has a map of all the Pennsylvania school districts, information about k-12 education, higher education, special education, public and private schools, vocational schools, nursery schools, daycares, and headstart/pre-kindergarten. Just follow the links on the website.
    www.pde.state.pa.us
    Pennsylvania Libraries
    A good resource for use of the state library. www.statelibrary.state.pa.us
    Pennsylvania Literacy Corps
    The Pennsylvania Literacy Corps is dedicated to serving adult literacy needs. PA Literacy Corps is a partnership between higher education institutions and adult basic and literacy education agenices. This statewide program promotes lifelong involvement as adult literacy volunteers while enhancing the higher education curriculum with courses in adult literacy and service learning opportunities.
    www.palitcorps.org - www.ed.psu.edu/paliteracycorps
    U.S. Department of Education
    Many resources just for parents. Such as preparing one’s child for school,finding schools, helping children read and special needs.
    www.ed.gov/parents/landing.jhtml?src=pn
    Pennsylvania State Civil Service Commission
    This site has information on all of the civil service exams and descriptions of what jobs can be done with a high school degree. They have online applications and many contact numbers.
    PA State Civil Service Commission www.dli.state.pa.us/

    Employment

    Americorps
    AmeriCops is a network of local, state, and national service programs that connects more than 70,000 Americans each year in intensive service to meet our country’s critical needs in education, public safety, health, and the environment. Full time members who complete their service earn a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award of $4,725 to pay for college, graduate school, or to pay back qualified student loans. Members who serve part-time receive a partial award.
    Phone: (800) 942-2677 www.americorps.org
    Bureau of State Employment
    Click on link for ‘Working in PA’ then ‘Find a Job’
    www.state.pa.us
    Federal Job Info Center
    Official federal website to search federal government jobs.
    www.usajobs.opm.gov
    Monster.com Jobs
    Online listings of thousands of jobs in the region and nationwide. Click on link below, type in the zip code where you want to work, and check out the listings. www.monster.com
    Office of Vocational Rehab
    Phone number for the Office of Vocational Rehab 800-422-6359
    PA Career Link
    A self service system in which interested individuals have access to employment, education and training resources.

    Career Link Team Pa
    Columbia County 570-387-6288
    Northumberland County 570-644-6570
    Snyder County 570-374-5751
    Union County 570-522-1350
    www.pacareerlink.us/
    PA Civil Service Job Bank
    A website providing information about civil service examinations and jobs in Pennsylvania.
    www.scsc.state.pa.us
    PA Department of Labor and Industry
    www.dli.state.pa.us
    The Welcome Center for New Pennsylvanians
    Offers many services including job placement, job readiness training, legal clinics, social service referrals, public policy seminars, Project Bridging Cultures and help for immigrant businesses. www.welcomingcenter.org/

    Food and Nutrition

    COMPASS
    COMPASS--Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Access to Social Services--is a web site that allows individuals and community based organizations access to screen for, apply for, and renew a broad range of social programs including Food Stamps, Health Care, Cash Assistance ect.-see what your family is eligible for!
    www.compass.state.pa.us
    County Assistance Offices
    County assistance offices help families attain self sufficiency through supports such as cash assistance, food stamps and medical assistance. Individuals can contact the county assistance office in which they reside or apply online at
    For more information on services:
    Columbia Co Assistance Office: 570-387-4200
    Montour Co Assistance Office: 570-275-7430
    Northumberland Co Assistance Office: 570-988-5900
    Snyder Co Assistance Office: 570-374-8126
    Union Co Assistance Office: 570-524-2201
    www.dpw.state.pa.us/LowInc/
    Food Emergency Referral
    Through PA Hunger Action –Links families in need to food through local pantries or soup kitchens- 800-366-3997 www.pahunger.org
    Food Information Line
    The Food Information Line is a private, nonprofit organization which provides information on all the local food pantries and soup kitchens to people in need via a toll free hotline:
    Monday through Friday from 8am to 4:30pm
    (800) 366 – 3997
    Food Stamp Program
    The Food Stamp Program serves as the first line of defense against hunger. It enables low-income families to buy nutritious food with Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) cards. Food stamp recipients spend their benefits to buy eligible food in authorized retail food stores.
    www.dpw.state.pa.us/LowInc/FoodStamps/
    Food Stamp Screening Line
    To see if eligible for food stamps - 800-634-2033
    Healthy Habits – Healthy Nutrition Choices - Sesame Street Characters
    Healthy habits with Sesame Street characters in a web-based activities for children and parents directed at learning to make healthy food choices.
    www.sesameworkshop.org/healthyhabits/
    La Leche
    An international, nonprofit, nonsectarian organization dedicated to providing education, information, support and encouragement to women who want to breastfeed.

    www.lllofmd-de-dc.org/index.shtml
    Maternity Care Coalition Breastfeeding Site
    Provides resources for breastfeeding women and their families.
    www.momobile.org/breastfeeding/index.html
    Pennsylvania Hunger Action Center
    The Pennsylvania Hunger Action Center works to end hunger and to increase opportunities for all Pennsylvanians to meet their food needs with health and dignity.
    Hunger Action's Food Information Line links people in need to food through local pantries or soup kitchens in all sixty-seven Pennsylvania counties. There toll-free number is: 1-800-FOOD-997.
    Hunger Action's Food Stamp Screening Line helps people decide whether to apply for food stamp benefits. Telephone screening is available to residents of 65 Pennsylvania counties (excluding Allegheny and Philadelphia) and is toll-free at: 1-800-634-2033.
    www.pahunger.org
    School Breakfast Program
    Provides cash assistance to States to operate nonprofit breakfast programs in schools and residential childcare institutions. The program operates in more than 72,000 schools and institutions, serving a daily average of some 8.4 million children. It is administered at the Federal level by FNS. State education agencies administer the School Breakfast Program at the State level, and local school food authorities operate it in schools.
    www.fns.usda.gov/cnd/breakfast/
    School Lunch Program
    The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools and residential child care institutions. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to children each school day.
    www.fns.usda.gov/cnd/lunch/
    Women, Infant and Children’s Program (WIC):
    The WIC program provides supplemental food and nutrition education to ensure the health of low income pregnant and postpartum women, infants and children up to age 5 years. It is a federally funded program and is free to qualifying participants.

    Toll Free: 800-WIC-WINS
    Columbia Co WIC: 570-752-6935
    Montour Co WIC: 570-752-6935
    Northumberland Co WIC: 570-988-1945 or
    570-648-1521
    Snyder Co WIC: 570-374-8261
    Union Co WIC: 570-523-6666
    www.fns.usda.gov/wic/aboutwic/

    Health Insurance

    CHIP
    HB 20 created the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), a one of a kind program designed to provide insurance coverage to children whose families earn too much to qualify for Medical Assistance, but who could not afford to purchase private insurance. Pennsylvania's CHIP program would later be used as the model for the federal government's SCHIP program. Legislation for the federal CHIP program was signed into law August 5, 1997 by former President Bill Clinton.
    www.ins.state.pa.us/ins/cwp/view.asp?a=1279&q=527075&insNav=|
    Department of Health
    For information on the Department of Health please go to the website listed below. www.dsf.health.state.pa.us/health/cwp/browse.asp?a=179&bc=0&c=35825
    EPSDT
    Pennsylvania's Children's Checkup (EPSDT) Program is a free health care program for kids, teens and young adults (birth through 20 years of age) on Medical Assistance. Keeping kids healthy is the name of the game. Children stay healthy through regular check-ups and shots. Regular check-ups allow a doctor to review a child's growth and provide ideas for better health and safety. www.dpw.state.pa.us/Child/ChildCheckUps/003671548.htm
    Governor's Commission for Children and Families
    This site has links for children's safety and welfare, CHIP, Lead Information Line, Medical Assistance Programs, Newborn Hearing Screen program, Newborn Screening progra, special Kids network, and PA recreation and leisure information, and information about Love'em with a Check-up campaign. This is a statewide outreach initiative encouraging pregnant women or women that might be pregnant to get medical care. Women and families can call 1-800-986-BABY to get information and referrals to medical providers and health care coverage programs. The goal of the Program is to improve access to health care services, providers and health care coverage so more healthy babies are born.
    1-800-986-BABY
    www.helpinpa.state.pa.us/children.aspx
    Healthy Kids Hotline
    Provides information about low or no-cost health care services for middle and low-income families including prenatal care, Medicaid, CHIP-managed by The Dept. of Public Welfare - 800-986-KIDS
    Human Services
    For health insurance needs see website. SCHIP www.compass.state.pa.us
    WIC
    The GOAL of the WIC Program is to decrease the risk of poor birth outcomes and to improve the health of the children during critical stages of growth and development.
    Since 1974, WIC has proven effective in preventing and improving nutrition related health problems within the WIC population. WIC scored second highest in customer satisfaction among 30 high impact government programs in a recent survey.
    CONTACT INFO :
    Department of Health
    Health and Welfare Building
    7th and Forster Streets
    7th Floor, East Wing
    Harrisburg, PA 17120

    1-800-WIC-WINS
    1-800-942-9467 or
    (717) 783-1289 www.dsf.health.state.pa.us/health/cwp/view.asp?A=179&Q=236988

    Housing

    Housing Authority of PA
    HAP funds help to assure: 1) homelessness can be avoided through a variety of prevention services assisting clients to maintain affordable housing; 2) people who are homeless can find refuge and care; and 3) homeless and near homeless clients are assisted in moving toward self-sufficiency.
    www.dpw.state.pa.us/LowInc/ProgHomeless/003670182.htm
    Housing Authority of Surrounding Areas
    Housing Authority of Columbia Co:
    570-784-9373 or 570-784-7210

    Housing Authority of Montour Co:
    570-275-3640

    Housing Authority of Northumberland Co:
    Milton 570-742-8797
    Shamokin 570-644-0431
    www.hud.gov/local/pa/community/home/index.cfm
    HUD
    Housing locator of HUD.
    See attached website. www.hud.gov/local/index.cfm?state=pa&topic=renting
    Low Income Home Energy Assistance Programs (LIHEAP)
    The Pennsylvania Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps low income people pay their heating bills through energy assistance grants. People need not have an unpaid bill to receive energy assistance. People can receive this money without being on welfare. For more information call 1-866-857-7095 www.dpw.state.pa.us
    PA Housing Finance Agency
    Many programs for low/middle income buyers, renters- 800-822-1174
    www.phfa.org
    Utility Emergency Service Fund
    Utility emergency service fund.
    See website. www.uesfacts.org/

    Immigration/Refugee Services

    Asian-American Legal Defense and Education Fund
    Conducts free multilingual legal advice clinics for new immigrants and low-income Asian-Americans as well as education about their legal rights.
    (212) 966-5932 www.aaldef.org
    U.S. Immigration Support
    Download applications for green card lottery, visas, citizenship papers, sponsoring relatives and more. Site available in English and Spanish. Not part of the U.S. government.
    www.usimmigrationsupport.org
    US Citizenship and Immigration Services
    Provides information and help on matters concerning immigration services and benefits.
    (800) 375-5283 http://uscis.gov/graphics/fieldoffices/newyork/index.htm
    US Committee for Refugee and Immigrants
    See the website for refugees and immigrants. www.refugee.org/article.aspx
    Welcoming Center for New Pennsylvanians
    The Welcoming Center for New Pennsylvanians serves immigrants and refugees in the Philadelphia area.
    Services include:
    1) Job placement and employment assistance
    2) Social service information and referral
    3) Free monthly legal clinics
    4) Advice and resources for small business owners.
    1617 JFK Blvd., 13th Floor 215-557-2626
    www.welcomingcenter.org

    Legal Services

    Disabilities Law Project
    Provides free legal services to persons with developmental disabilities especially disability-based discrimination. 1315 Walnut Street, Suite 400, Philadelphia, Pa 215-238 - 8070 www.dlp-pa.org
    Education Law Center
    Promoting fairness and quality education in the public school system, and helping families understand and enforce their legal rights, from prompt early intervention services, children whose native language is not English, and children with disabilities- great web site 215-238-6970, 1315 Walnut Street, 4 th Floor,Philaphia,PA. www.elc-pa.org
    F.A.C.E. (Father' and Children's Equality)
    FACE advocates for children’s rights
    to full access to both parents and their extended families, and provides advise and self-help support groups for non-custodial and/or non-residential parents-call 610-688-4748 for more information. www.paface.org
    Juvenile Law Center
    Public interest law center which provides legal services to children, specializing in reform of child welfare, juvenile justice, mental health and children’s health- 215-625-0551- 1315 Walnut Street Philadelphia, PA. www.jlc.org
    Legal Clinic for the Disabled, Inc. PERK (Protecting the Education Rights of Kids)
    Helping low-income parents with special needs children in Philadelphia improve or receive special education services, helping kids before they enter or get lost in the juvenile justice system. Call 215-587-3350.
    www.legalclinicforthedisabled.org
    PA Health Law Project
    Dedicated to helping low income individuals gain access to quality health care. They also deal with the medical assistance grievance process, eligibility, and complaints- 437 Chestnut Street, Suite 900, Philadelphia, Pa 800-274-3258 www.phlp.org
    PALawHELP.org
    An on-line resource for legal information and free or low-cost civil legal services to low-income people- only on-line. www.palawhelp.org
    Woman Against Abuse, Legal Clinic
    Specializing in Protection From Abuse (PFA) issues and the legal questions that arise- 215-686-7082
    www.womenagainstabuse.org
    Women's Law Project
    Legal telephone counceling service for many issues pertaining to women's rights including: Interpersonal Violence; Child Custody and Support; Separation and Divorce; Spousal Support; and Employment issues- 125 South 9th Street, Suite 300, Philadelphia, PA-215-928-9801. www.womenslawproject.org

    Literacy

    ---- LITERACY----
    In addition to onsite resources at public school districts, additional help can be found in the following locations:
    Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit
    Special Education services -Support programs include emotional, learning, life skills, vocational, multi-disabilities, speech and language and visually and hearing impaired. www.csiu.org
    CONNECT information Services
    Serving parents of children with special needs who are still in school. CONNECT offers information on special education, parent and student rights, early intervention program information.
    1-800-692-7288 Mon - Fri 8:00am - 4:00pm.

    Local Area Library: Montour County
    Summer Reading Programs, Pre-school story times, book lending and other programs
    PO Box 177, 205 Ferry St. Danville, PA 1782. (570) 275-4180
    www.tbflibrary.org/
    Local Area Library: Snyder County
    Summer Reading Programs, Pre-school story times, Book lending and other programs. For libraries in Beavertown, McClure, Middleburg and Selinsgrove. www.snydercountylibraries.org/
    Local Area Library: Sunbury and Northumberland
    Degenstein Community Library
    Learn about services and events, including high speed Internet access, reading programs, and children's activities; located in Sunbury.
    CONTACT
    Telephone 570.286.2461
    FAX 570.286.4203
    Email dcl.library@verizon.net
    HOURS
    Sunday Closed
    Monday 1:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Tuesday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Wednesday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Thursday 1:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Friday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Saturday 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
    www.sunburylibrary.org/
    Local Area Library: Union County
    Summer Reading Programs, Pre-school story times, Book lending and other programs.
    www.unioncountylibsys.org/
    Pennsylvania Head Start program
    Pennsylvania Head Start program is for low-income 3-5 year olds who meet a certain enrollment criteria call one of the following numbers to request a pre-application.
    Columbia County – contact (570) -784-1076
    Montour County – contact (570) -271-3268 ext. 6200
    Snyder, Union, Mifflin Counties – contact (570) -966-2845
    Northumberland County – contact (570) 523-1155
    www.paheadstart.org

    Mental Health

    A Chance to Heal (Eating Disorders)
    A chance to Heal helps prevent anorexia, bulimia, binge eating and other eating disorders through early diagnosis, education and advocacy-call 215-885-2420 for more info. www.achancetoheal.org
    Autism Society of America
    800-3-AUTISM
    800-328-8476 www.autism-society.org
    CMSU - Columbia, Montour, Snyder and Union Counties
    The CMSU organization provides services to residents of Columbia, Montour, Snyder and Union Counties. Programs and services include those for mental health and retardation and early intervention.
    CMSU MH/MR Program -
    PO Box 219, Suite #1, Danville, PA 17821 Phone: (570) 275-5422 or Fax: (570) 275-6610
    www.cmsu.org/mentalhealth.htm
    Mental Health Association
    Provides services for ages 7 and up in regards to advocacy, support groups, financial assistance for mentally ill individuals, and volunteer training. Located at 37 W. Main St., Suite 202 Bloomsburg, PA 17815 (570)784-9583
    National Mental Health Association
    National Mental Health Association – Please visit their website for additional resources concerning mental health problems in children. www.nmha.org/children/index.cfm
    National Suicide Hotline
    Provided through the National Hopeline Network
    1-800-SUICIDE
    1-800-784-2433 www.hopeline.com
    Northumberland County Mental Health
    Northumberland County Mental Health – Services include referral, information, and case management services for individuals and families. 24-hour crisis intervention. Located at the Human Service Building 217 N. Center St. Sunbury, PA 17801 (570) 495-2041 or 495-2040. After hours 1-800-222-9016
    www.nclinks.org/index2.htm
    Parents Involved Network (PIN)
    An organization that assists caregivers/parents of children 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 (mental health, education). - 1211 Chestnut St,Philadelphia, Pa- 215-751-1800 ext 221
    www.pinofpa.org

    Parenting Resources

    American Academy of Pediatrics
    Website packed with resources for parents, including a guide to finding a pediatrician, preventing injuries, and information sheets on health topics. www.aap.org/parents.html
    Attachment Parenting International
    A kid-friendly parent group that provides information and networking for local families. Free monthly meetings on parenting and child development topics with the goal of building strong emotional bonds between parents and kids. Free, but $45 membership fee encouraged. (212) 473-4525 www.attachmentparenting.org
    Breastfeeding Help
    24 hour help from local volunteers.
    314-424-3900
    www.lalecheleague.org
    Center for Effective Parenting
    Website contains loads of parenting information handouts in English and Spanish. www.parenting-ed.org/parenting_handouts.htm
    Children’s Rights Council
    Website for single parents contains information on parental rights, visitation, education, job sources, and more. In Spanish, too.
    www.info4parents.com/index.html
    COMPASS
    COMPASS--Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Access to Social Services--is a web site that allows individuals and community based organizations access to screen for, apply for, and renew a broad range of social programs including Food Stamps, Health Care, Cash Assistance ect.-see what your family is eligible for!!
    www.humanservices.state.pa.us/compass/PGM/ASP/SC002.asp?hdn_SessionId=6342968615891100206112347&hdn_ApplicationNum=
    Parents as Teachers
    Provides parents with child development knowledge and parenting support.
    314-432-4330 www.patnc.org
    Parents: The Anti-Drug
    Website in many languages to promote awareness of drug use among teens, with advice and information. Get a “parenting tips” newsletter. Sponsored by the National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign. www.theantidrug.com
    Pennsylvania Family Support Alliance
    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- Also helps parents who have had a complaint issued against them through DHS know their rights and obligations they have- 800-448-4906
    www.pennsylvaniafamilysupportalliance.org/
    The Benefit Bank
    See website. www.thebenefitbank.com

    Physical Health

    Healthy Habits – Healthy Nutrition Choices Sesame Street
    Sesame Street character web-based activities for children and parents directed at learning to make healthy food choices.

    www.sesameworkshop.org/healthyhabits/
    Immunizations
    Site directed toward concerns about vaccines. www.immunize.org/concerns
    Questions about Vaccines
    CDC's site to help parents who have questions about vaccines. www.cdc.gov/od/science/iso/general_info/parents.htm
    Quit Line
    Pennsylvania's Free Quitline, 1-877-724-1090, is offered as a partnership between the Pennsylvania Department of Health and the American Cancer Society. Based on state-of-the art techniques in smoking cessation, the service provides counseling and structured assistance for individuals who are committed to quitting. www.dsf.health.state.pa.us
    Sickle Cell Disease Association
    Provides non-medical supportive services, resources, and assistance to persons affected by Sickle Cell Disease and Trait. www.sicklecelldisorder.com

    Pregnancy Resources and Infants

    -----BREAST FEEDING RESOURCES----- Maternity Care Coalition Breastfeeding Site
    Information and resources for nursing parents- 215-972-0700
    www.momobile.org/breastfeeding
    -----POST PARTUM RESOURCES----- Depression After Delivery, Inc.
    A national organization that provides support for women with postpartum depression or mood disorders associated with pregnancy- 1-800-944-4PPD
    www.postpartum.net/
    ACOG Post partum Depression Information
    Informative panthlet from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) on Post Partum Depression. www.acog.org
    Breast Feeding Resource Center
    This is a Nonprofit center staffed by Board Certified Lactation Consultants to address breastfeeding problems. Appts. necessary, sliding scale used to determine payment. 215-886-2433. www.breastfeedingresourcecenter.org
    Breastfeeding Help
    24 hour help from local volunteers.
    314-424-3900
    www.lalecheleague.org
    March of Dimes
    Information for health professionals and pregnant women on a diverse array of topics relating to pregnancy and newborns.
    www.marchofdimes.com
    Safe Haven
    If mother is not ready to keep a baby under 28 days old, and if baby unharmed, parent can take child to any hospital in Pennsylvania and parent won't get in trouble. Child youth agency will find a family for the baby- 1-866-921-SAFE (7233) www.dpw.state.pa.us
    Select Plan for Women
    See attached website for the Select Plan for Women. www.dpw.state.pa.us/ServicesPrograms/MedicalAssistance/SelectPlanforWomen/

    Safety

    Car Belt
    Car Safety through the Traffic Injury Prevention Program- 800-227-2358
    Coalition to End Childhood Lead Poisoning
    Provides advocacy, education and outreach in an effort to prevent childhood lead poisoning. Work in collaboration with families, community organizations, educators, government agencies, insurers, property owners, and health care providers to construct real, attainable and cost-effective means to create lead-safe and healthy homes. www.leadsafe.org/
    Poison Control Center
    The mission of the center is to reduce the number of accidents, severity of injuries, the number of deaths, and the healthcare costs associated with poison exposures- 800-222-1222 www.poisoncontrol.chop.edu
    Quit Line
    Pennsylvania's Free Quitline, 1-877-724-1090, is offered as a partnership between the Pennsylvania Department of Health and the American Cancer Society. Based on state-of-the art techniques in smoking cessation, the service provides counseling and structured assistance for individuals who are committed to quitting.
    www.dsf.health.state.pa.us
    Safe Kids Worldwide
    A group seeking to prevent accidental childhood injury, a leading killer or children 14 and under. Information in both English and Spanish. Contains lots of tips for preventing injury. www.safekids.org
    Stay Safe
    Site contains resources on internet safety and security for people of all ages. www.staysafe.org
    U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
    For parents who have questions about the safety of the products their children use, such as cribs and strollers. The USCPSC is committed to protecting the public from products that can injure children. Call or check out the website to find out if there have been recalls of any products or to report an incident or unsafe product (800) 638-2772. You may also e-mail info@spsc.gov. www.cpsc.gov

    Shelters

    Berwick Salvation Army
    Housing, emergency food, shelter, clothing, counseling, help with utilities (when emergency), and educational support. Community soup kitchen-which is free to those in the community that are in need of a meal. All services are free and confidential.

    Contact: 320 West Second Street
    Berwick, PA 18603
    (570) 759-1214
    Hours: 9:00 AM-3:00 PM (M-F)
    Haven Ministries
    A nonprofit organization that provides emergency shelter, food, referral help, and life skills education to homeless families and individuals in the Central Susquehanna Valley area. Emergency food is also provided for the near-homeless population.

    Contact: 1043 South Front Street RR3
    Sunbury, PA 17801
    (570) 286-1672
    Susquehanna Valley Women in Transition
    Offers counseling, shelter, and other emergency services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in Northumberland, Snyder, and Union Counties in Pennsylvania. All services are free and confidential, and offered regardless of sexual orientation, religion, age, gender, race, or handicap.
    Contact: Northumberland County (570) 644-4488
    Snyder County (570) 374-7773
    Union County (570) 5236482
    Toll Free in Pennsylvania 1-800-850-SWIT (7948)
    www.svwit.org/
    The Gate House
    Serves the transitional needs of residents who require shelter; focuses on building and restoring the strengths of residents to ensure a successful return to their communities.

    Contact:
    1 Gatehouse Drive
    Danville, PA 17821
    (570) 275-6766
    The Women’s Center
    Offers support services including emergency shelter for battered women and children, emergency services for men, emergency pet shelter, medical advocacy, individual and group counseling, support groups, and safety planning. All services are free and confidential.

    Contact: 111 North Market Street 24-Hour Emergency Hotline:
    Bloomsburg, PA 17815
    1-800-544-8293
    (570) 784-6632
    (570) 784-6631
    www.thewomenscenterinc.org/

    Special Needs

    American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
    Welcome to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
    ASHA is the professional, scientific, and credentialing association for more than 127,000 members and affiliates who are audiologists, speech-language pathologists, and speech, language, and hearing scientists. www.asha.org
    Autism Section of the Cambridge Center for Behavioral Studies!
    In this Section, you will find scientifically validated information about the causes of autism, and the Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) approach to treating it. The content of this Section is carefully refereed by an Advisory Board comprising the leaders in ABA and Autism.
    www.behavior.org/autism
    Autism Society of America
    Information for parents of children with autism. Topics include health, education and safety. Search for local events and resources.
    www.autism-society.org
    Carbone Clinic - ABA services for autism
    Carbone Clinic
    They have been providing quality applied behavior analysis (ABA) services to persons with autism and related disabilities for many years. www.drcarbone.net
    CHADD (Children and Adults with ADD)
    The nation's leading non-profit organization for children and adults affected by ADD/ADHD-800-233-4050 www.chadd.org
    Children's Speech Care Center
    Our clinic is dedicated to providing children (and adults) with the best, customized care and support possible concerning every aspect of Speech and Language pathology. www.childspeech.net
    CONNECT Information Service
    Information and referral services to parents of children with disabilities who are less then 5 years old- 800-692-7288
    Consulting Behavior Analyst Christina Burkaba
    My goal as a consulting behavior analyst is to improve my students' lives as much as I can through teaching them how to communicate, to succeed in academics, and to engage in and enjoy social interactions with family, friends, and others in their environment. www.christinaburkaba.com
    Families for Early Autism Treatment
    FEAT is a non-profit organization of parents, educators, and other professionals dedicated to providing Education, Advocacy and Support for the Northern California Autism Community
    www.feat.org
    Families Involved Together (FIT)
    FIT is an organization run by families for children with special needs. FIT parents offer support, advocacy, information and resources to other parents of children with difficult to manage emotional, educational and developmental challenges.

    2219 Maryland Avenue
    Baltimore, MD 21218-5627
    (410) 235-5222 www.familiesinvolved.org
    Genetics Home Reference
    Website developed by the National Institue for Health to educate parents about the ways genetic variations affect health. It is packed with reliable, up-to-date, understandable information about basic genetics and genetic disease.
    Genetics Home Reference
    Help for Speech Problems
    Help for Kid’s Speech
    Supported by the Scottish Rite Foundation of Florida
    www.helpforkidspeech.org
    Maternity Care Coalition Breastfeeding Site
    Provides resources for breastfeeding women and their families.
    www.momobile.org/breastfeeding/index.html
    National Center for Learning Disabilities
    888-575-7373 www.ld.org
    National Down syndrome Society
    800-221-4602 www.ndss.org
    PA Health Info - AUTISM
    A great resource for Autism. WWW.pahealthinfo.org
    Parent Education Network
    Offers parents information about federal and state laws and regulations regarding early intervention and special education for children with special needs- 800-522-5827 www.parentednet.org
    Parent to Parent of Pennsylvania
    Links families and friends of children with special needs, provides technical assistance, training- 800-986-4550 www.parenttoparent.org
    Social Security Department - Supplemental Security Income
    A child might be eligible for 3 types of Social security benefits-
    Social Security Dependents Benefits (SSDI)- for children of disabled or deceased parents.

    Supplemental Security Income (SSI)- benefits are payable to children under 18 years old who have disabilities (an impairment that is as severe as one that would keep an adult from doing any “substantial work for at least one year”, i.e. a disability that limits the child’s ability to do things and behave in the way that children of similar age group do.), and limited resources.

    Medical Assistance- government funded health program (Medical Assistance and Medicaid are the same thing)-automatic for patients with severe impairments regardless of parental income. - 800-772-1213
    www.ssa.gov
    Special Education Resources on the Internet (SERI)
    A collection of Internet resources for those involved in the fields related to special education. www.seriweb.com
    The Access Center
    Its mission is to improve educational outcomes for elementary and middle school students with disabilities. It builds the capacity of TA systems, States, districts, and schools, to help students with disabilities learn from the general education curriculum.
    1000 Thomas Jefferson St., NW
    Washington, DC 20007
    (202) 403-5000 www.k8accesscenter.org/
    The Special Kids Network
    A free, statewide service for families with children who have special needs. They will connect parents with resources and support services in their communities, including: advocacy; home health; legal rights; support groups; summer camps; therapies; medical equipment; MA questions; private schools and more- 800-986-4550 www.health.state.pa.us/skn

    Teen Resources

    ----HIGH SCHOOL GUIDANCE AND COLLEGE PREPARATION----
    PHEAA (PA HIGHER EDUCATION ASSISTANCE AGENCY)A one-stop resource to help students meet their academic, financial aid, and career planning needs. www.pheaa.org
    Big Brothers/Big Sisters
    Matches children, ages 6-18, in professionally supported one-to-one relationships to help children reach their potential. Both community based mentoring and site based mentoring are available.

    Contact: Columbia County
    Berwick (570) 752-4550
    Bloomsburg (570) 784-0791
    Northumberland/Snyder/Union Counties (570) 286-3127
    www.bbbs.org
    Children's Rights of America
    Youth Crisis Hotline
    1-800-422-HOPE
    1-800-422-4673
    Covenant House
    Provides transitional housing and community service center for youth 17-21.
    Crisis hotline: 1-800-999-9999 www.covenanthouse.org
    Help Teens Quit
    A resource to help teens quit. www.helpteensquit.com
    National Hotline Numbers (all numbers below will direct you to local resources)
    National Domestic Violence Hotline-24 hours-1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
    National Hopeline Network-24 hours-1-800-SUICIDE (784-2433)
    Rape Abuse&Incest National Network (RAINN)-24 hours-1-800-656-HOPE
    National Runaway Hotline-24 hours-1-800-621-4000 www.nrscrisisline.org
    Psychological Services Clinic-Substance Abuse Services
    Offers mental health and substance abuse services and treatment to adolescents on an outpatient basis.
    Contact:
    405 Bloom Street
    Danville, PA 17821
    (570) 275-7770

    480 Central Road
    Bloomsburg, PA 17825
    (570) 389-1249

    352 Arch Street
    Sunbury, PA 17801
    (570) 826-5081
    Statewide and National Teen Resources Alternatives to Abortion-Department of Public Welfare
    Alternatives to Abortion-Department of Public Welfare

    Offers free, caring, confidential and life-affirming options to abortion. Available to individuals who are involved in an unplanned pregnancy, and to parents of infants up to 12 months of age.

    Contact: number below will direct you to local resources
    Phone: 1-888-LIFEAID (1-888-543-3243)
    www.dpw.state.pa.us/altabortion
    Statewide and National Teen Resources Family Planning Program
    Family Planning Program-Department of Health, Department of Public Welfare
    Provides services, information and counseling on health care for teens. Services are low-cost or free and are confidential. They include: routine gynecological care, pregnancy testing, contraceptives, cervical cancer exams, screening and treatment for STDs, and educational counseling.

    Contact: Regional numbers below will direct you to a local family planning agency
    Phone: Southeast PA: (215) 985-2600
    Northeast PA: (800) 367-6347
    Central PA: (717) 761-7380
    Western PA: (800) 215-7494
    www.health.state.pa.us/familyhealth - www.dpw.state.pa.us/familyplanserv
    Statewide and National Teen Resources Safe Haven
    Safe Haven-Department of Public Welfare

    Provides a safe option for new mothers not ready for motherhood and their newborn babies—with no questions asked. Young women can take comfort in knowing they don’t need to abandon their babies because there is a safe alternative. All hospitals in Pennsylvania are safe havens for newborn babies as long as the baby is unharmed and under 28 days old. No one will ask who is dropping off the child or where they live. No one needs to know the woman was pregnant or that the baby was even delivered. Help is also available during the pregnancy. A confidential phone number (listed below) is available to explore all options and find additional services.
    Contact: number below will direct you to a local hospital
    Phone: (866) 921-SAFE (1-866-921-7233)
    www.dpw.state.pa.us/safehaven
    Statewide and National Teen Resources Sexually Transmitted Diseases
    Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Program-Department of Health

    Provides free and confidential testing for sexually transmitted diseases such as Chlamydia, HIV, gonorrhea, and syphilis. Also provides treatment, education, surveillance, and resources to prevent and intervene in the transmission of STDs.

    Contact: number below will direct you to a local clinic
    Phone: 1-877-PA-HEALTH (1-877-724-3258)
    www.health.state.pa.us/std
    Teen Help Information
    Sponsored by Teenage Pregnancy Prevention Task Force of Snyder, Union, Northumberland, Columbia and Montour Counties and supported by Geisinger Health System.

    Toll-Free Hotline Numbers:
    AIDS 1-800-662-6080
    Runaway (24 hr/day) 1-800-621-4000
    1-800-231-6946
    Sexually Transmitted Disease 1-800-227-8922
    Suicide Prevention 1-800-222-9016
    Pregnancy Care Center (24 hr/day) 1-800-395-4357
    www.geisinger.org/consumers/patients/teen_help.html
    TeenPCAR
    An excellent site concerning the issue of rape and sexual assault, aimed at teenagers. www.TeenPCAR.com