Parenting Resources

Resources
See listings below for various family support and strengthening programs, free tax prep, individualized case management programs, support for families with incarcerated family members or for grieving children. Also listed is support for families affected by asthma, sickle cell disease, and listings of children's dental programs.
United Way of Southeastern PA First Call for Help
Directs parents to appropriate agencies in their neighborhoods to help with issues that affect families including: children services; health services; housing; employment; and nutrition- 215-568-3750 M-F, 9am-5pm
Also helps operate www.Connect211.org which finds resources in your community. - www.uwsepa.org
Catholic Social Services, Family Services Division
Committed to preserving and nurturing family life through preventative, rehabilitative and support services-trained social workers work with families to individualize care- 215-587-3900 - www.css-phl.org
Episcopal Community Services
Provides SCOH services; foster care; after school and summer camp programs; and advocacy for families- 225 South Third St.- 215-351-1400 - www.ecs1870.org
Jewish Family and Children's Service of Greater Philadelphia
Provides help with evaluations, testing, SCOH services (services to children in their own homes), adoption and foster care info- 215-698-9950 - www.jfcsphil.org
Caring People Alliance (CPA)
This is a comprehensive, community based human service agency, that includes: Boys and Girls Club; day care, after school program, youth development- several locations: Central Office- 1819 JFK Blvd, Suite 220 - 215-545-5230; 2407 South Broad- 218-0800; 1701 N. 8 th St- 215-763-0900; 3512 Haverford Ave- 215-386-4075 - www.caringpeoplealliance.org
Healthy Start Programs
Helps families actively engage in, and benefit from health related services- Healthy Start offers support services such as childcare, housing, career and personal development, medical risk assessments and transportation through partnerships with hospitals, social workers, and nurses, working directly with families-North Philadelphia- 215-685-2457, West and Southwest 215-685-5255 - www.phila.gov/health/units/mcfh/hs/hs.html
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/
Parent Action Network
The Philadelphia Dept. of Human Services prevention program that offers: free support groups for parents, teens, children and information for parents as well as referrals- 215-PARENTS - www.phila.gov
CORA Services
This agency mostly serving families in the North East, provides a variety of services for families- 8540 Verree Road- 215-342-7660 - www.coraservices.org
Children's Aid Society of PA-Time Out for Teens and Tots
Offers a free 20 week parenting education program designed for teens 15-19 years old, who are caring for their children ages 3 and under- also operates The Family Project that helps all families with young children by offering various career programs, public assistance and food resources, day care referrals and housing information- 1315 Walnut Street- 215-546-2990 - www.caspa.org
Educating Communities for Parenting
Provides a wide variety of Power to Parent workshops for parents including teen mothers and fathers. Classes consist of year long school based programs, 12 week sessions, and assorted short term workshops. Programs focus on helping both parents and their children achieve their full potential. All services are provided free of charge. For information call 215-496-9780
- www.ecparenting.org
Philadelphia Society for Services to Children
Specializes in helping relatives raise children other then their own (Kids n’ kin Program)- Also have: Home-based family support services, family therapy, legal assistance, support groups, kinship workshops, and family advocacy-415 South 15th St.- 215-875-3400 - www.pssckids.org
Focus On Fathers
Brings together fathers and other men caring for their children in peer groups, outings, and educational workshops- 260 South Broad St.- 215-985-6252 - www.phmc.org/rch/ff.html
Adolescent Violence Reduction Partnership (AVRP)
AVRP is a hands-on, anti-violence collaboration in which Youth Workers are assigned to high-risk youth between the ages of 10 and 15 to protect them from becoming perpetrators or victims of violence. AVRP addresses the needs of youth who meet the following criteria:
  • Prior arrest <13 or recently arrested
  • Have been a victim of a crime
  • Have a family member or friend who has been killed or has a parent or sibling in jail
  • Reside in a house with documented history of child abuse or domestic violence
Call 215-462-7693 NOW for more information or to refer a youth in need.
** BENEFITS FOR FAMILIES**
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/
Free Tax Prep from the Campaign for Working Families
Free tax preparation. Call 215-686-2599 or visit the web site. - www.phillyfreetaxes.org/
The Benefit Bank
An online resource that helps families find out if they are eligible for public benefits and the steps you have to take to receive them. - www.thebenefitbank.com
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Pennsylvania Prison Society
Helps families of parents who are incarcerated in PA prisons- operates many resources including: virtual visitation and SKIP(support for kids with incarcerated parents)- 245 N. Broad Street, Suite 300- 215-564-6005 - www.prisonsociety.org
Center For Grieving Children, Teens, Families
Support for children and parents grieving the death of a loved one- 1139 E. Luzerne St- 215-744-4025 - www.grievingchildren.org
Grief Assistance Program, Inc.
The goal of the Grief Assistance Program is to reduce the confusion, stress, and trauma that occurs in the aftermath of homicide, suicide, and sudden traumatic death of a loved one. Provides crisis intervention, counseling, and support early in the bereavement process. 321 University Avenue. 215-685-7448.
Office of Crisis Counseling and Bereavement Support
Through the Dept. of Public Health, offers counseling to families who have lost an infant, child or fetal loss late in pregnancy. Call 215-685-7448 for help.
After the Injury
Website to help children recover from physical and emotional injury and trauma. - http://stokes.chop.edu/programs/aftertheinjury/index.html
Daddy's Spirit
"Daddy's Spirit's" mission is to help children who have lost their fathers have
positive experiences, experiences that they shared with their father or wish they had shared while he was alive.
The goal of "Daddy's Spirit" is to instill a sense of self-worth and encourage the child and their caregiver(s) to recognize that it's OK to have fun again and that the child's dreams do not have to die with the passing of their father, but rather, that honoring their father's spirit will move them forward in life. Call (610) 710-1477 for more information, or visit their website. - www.daddysspirit.org
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Sickle Cell Disease Association
Provides non-medical supportive services, resources, and assistance to persons affected by Sickle Cell Disease and Trait- 5070 Parkside Avenue, Suite 1404, 4th Floor- (215) 471-8686 - www.sicklecelldisorder.com
CAPP (Community Asthma Prevention Program)
Offers free asthma classes (5 sessions with free asthma products at each session) and home asthma interventions for more severe asthmatics- targets West and North Philadelphia residents- 3535 Market Street Suite 1018 - 215-590-5261 - www.chop.edu/capp - Home Asthma Visitstion Referral Sheet
Asthma CALL (Child Asthma Link Line) Center
This organization helps families connect with asthma services in their neighborhood including: insurance issues; asthma classes; home visits; and asthma summer camps- call 866-610-6000 - www.hpcpa.org/paaa.html
Team Children Low Cost Computers
Team children is the single most successful non-profit organization in our region helping economically challenged families; schools and organizations receive low cost refurbished computers. Call for info 610-666-1795. - www.teamchildren.com/
Philadelphia County Dental Society
Assists Philadelphia residents by answering questions about dental care and providing referrals to dentists in caller?s area- 215-925-6050 - www.philcodent.org/home
Give Kids a Smile- Listing of Dentists
Working with PCCY, Give Kids a Smile helps families find affordable dental care that accepts most insurances (Medicaid). See list below or call PCCY at 215-563-5848. - http://www.pccy.org/GiveKidsASmile.htm - List of Dentists
Philadelphia Family Pride (PFP)
PFP offers family-centered social events, support groups, parenting workshops, educational forums, information and resource referrals, and advocacy on behalf of LGBT families in the Greater Philadelphia region. 215-844-3360 - www.phillyfamilypride.org
Logisticare Medical Transportation
Logisticare provides transportation services for children with special health care needs or ANY child who recieves medical assistance and Medicaid. Call at least 3 days in advance and up to 30 days in advance to schedule a pick-up- 877-835-7412. - www.logisticare.com/ - Click here for more information on Medical Transportation