CAP4Kids: The Children's Advocacy Project

Early Intervention Services

Childlink

Early intervention services for developmentally at risk preschool children ages 0-3 years old- funded by the Dept. of Public Welfare- 215-731-2110, fax 215-731-2180
If not happy with services your child is getting call 215-560-2247 (Office of Child Development) or 800-992-4334 (Office of Dispute Resolution) www.phmc.org/early/early.html - Click here for Chidlink Developmental Brochure

Childlink Referral

- Click here for Childlink Referral

CONNECT Information Services

Call 800-692-7288 to find early intervention services in counties thoughout PA.

Elwyn SEEDS (Special Education for Early Developmental Success)

Early intervention evaluation and services for children 2yr 10mo to 5 years old- funded by Dept. of Education- 215-222-8054
Children>5 call 215-895-5500
If not satisfied with the preschool services your child is getting call 800-992-4334 (Office of Dispute Resolution) www.elwyn.org

Education

Evaluation Letters

For evaluation letters to request testing for children having trouble in school, see "Resources" section.

School District of Philadelphia

• Main Number 215-400-4000
• Office of Specialties Service including: special education, charter school information and exceptional student information- 215-400-4170
• Listing of Charter Schools
• Directory of Charter Schools
• Listing of Magnet Schools

www.phila.k12.pa.us

Archdiocese of Philadelphia

Information about Catholic Schools in Philadelphia - 215-965-1740 www.catholicschools-phl.org

How to register your child for school checklist

Very helpful guide on what you need to register your child for school. Also can check out link below. www.welcomingcenter.org/immigrants/education - Click here for guide

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. 215-400-4270. www.paheadstart.org

United Way's Education is Key Kindergarden Registration

See link below for info on pre-registration for kindergarden. http://www.uwsepa.org/Programs_KindergartenIsKey.asp

----COLLEGE PREPARATION/SCHOLARSHIPS---

Office of College and Carer Awareness

School District of Philadelphia's Office provides resources and guidance to Philadelphia's students to persue their dreams. Provides resources on college preparation and career development- 440 N Broad St. Suite 212- call 215-400-4130. www.phila.k12.pa.us/offices/ccawareness/

GEAR UP

Helps with college preparation and awareness to students in low-income communities. Starts in 6th or 7th grade and goes through high school- 215-400-4130 http://webgui.phila.k12.pa.us/offices/c/ccawareness

White Williams Scholars

Gives monthly stipends to high-achieving, low-income public high school students that maintain A’s and B’s. Also publishes the Teen Philly (see below) Resource Guide that lists hundreds of activities and services for teens (a MUST for all teens and families)- 215 S. Broad Street, 5th Fl- 215-735-4480 www.wwscholars.org - Click here for Teen Philly Resource Guide

The Ellis Trust: Grants and Scholarships for High School Girls Residing in Philadelphia

The Ellis Trust provides financial assistance for school needs, extracurricular programs, summer camps and/or high school tuition for high-achieving girls in grades 9-12 who reside in Philadelphia. Eligible girls are from single parent families who meet federal reduced lunch income eligibility guidelines. Call 215-735-4483 with questions. www.wwscholars.org/ellis/

Philadelphia Futures

Philadelphia Futures prepares students from low-income families to enter and succeed in college by providing mentoring, academic enrichment, college guidance and financial incentives. Also publishes Step Up to College, a guide to the college and financial aid application processes that is distributed to all high school students; the Guide also is available free of charge on request.- 230 S. Braod St, 7th Fl-215-790-1666 philadelphiafutures.org/

Stepping Stone Scholars

The Steppingstone Scholars Program prepares motivated city schoolchildren for acceptance and success at the top college preparatory schools in the Philadelphia area. Highly motivated students and parents must apply in the Fall of 4th grade. 230 South Broad St. Call 215-508-5150 for info. www.steppingstonescholars.org

Children's Scholarship Fund

The Children’s Scholarship Fund Philadelphia provides educational alternatives to low-income Philadelphia families through needs based scholarships. Call (215) 670-8411 or go to website below for info. . www.csfphiladelphia.org

College Access Program

Provides college readiness guidance for over 8,000 students a year- 3 offices- Center City- The Gallery I- 215-574-1341, North Phila. The Rivera Bldg, 2603 N. 5th Street, 4th Fl. 215-739-9360, and West Phila. 4601 Market Street, 3rd Fl 215-476-2227 http://philaedfund.org/cap/index.html

Gateway to College

Gateway to College at Community College of Philadelphia is a scholarship program for School District of Philadelphia students, ages of 16-20, who have dropped out of school but have a desire to get back on track and earn a high school diploma and college credits. Call 215-751-8540 or go online for an application. www.ccp.edu/site/gateway

KnowHow2Go

Great website to prepare for college from middle school on. www.knowhow2go.org

Graduate Philadelphia

Helping adults pursue their dreams of getting a college degree. www.graduatephiladelphia.org/

----OUT OF SCHOOL YOUTH/GED/TEEN PARENTING----

School District of Philadelphia Re-Engagement Center

A one stop shopping resource center to help 16-21 year olds reenroll in diploma or GED programs. Call 215-400-6700 or visit the center at 440 North Broad Street Suite 1013 7am-6:30 pm M-F.

Project U Turn

Out of school? Want a high school diploma or GED? Call 1-877-TURN-180 for help. www.projectuturn.net - Click here for Guide to Education Programs for Out-of-School Youth

E3 Power Program

Helps out of school youth acquire the necessary skills and work experience tomake the transition into adulthood. Programs include: mentoring; college readiness; community service; GED; tutoring and support groups. 3 locations:

• Girard Branch 1215 Germantown Avenue 215-236-5565


• North Broad Branch 1231 North Broad Street 215-763-2393


• Parkside Branch 5070 Parkside Avenue 215-387-2134

www.e3philly.org/

Alternatives to Traditional High School

Click below to get listing of alternatives to traditional high schools for out of school youth or those looking for alternatives. Listing from Project U-Turn. - Alternatives to High School

The Lighthouse

Program that seeks to empower young mothers 18-21 years old with the skills necessary to compete in the workforce- GED prep., money skills- 152 West Lehigh Ave.- 215-425-7800, ext 235 or 236 ask for Maribel Santiago www.lighthousephilly.org

ELECT Teen Parenting Program (CTC-Cradle to Classroom)

Designed to assist pregnant and parenting students in the completion of their high school education- click here for listing of teen parenting classrooms or call 267-386-4600 www.cisphl.org - ELECT Info

YouthBuild Philadelphia Charter School

YouthBuild Philadelphia Charter School provides out-of-school youth in Philadelphia with the broadest range of tools, supports and opportunities available to become self-sufficient, responsible and productive citizens in their community.
Students earn their high school diplomas while learning valuable job skills and engaging in community service projects. YouthBuild Philadelphia rebuilds lives and communities! 1231 N. Broad St, 3rd Fl 215-627-8671. www.youthbuildphilly.org

YES- Youth Empowerment Services

YES’ year-round open entry program combines enticing media and art activities with proven counseling models, GED preparatory classes and job-readiness training. Call 215.769.0340 for info. www.yesphilly.org

Communities in Schools of Philadelphia (CISP)

CISP specializes in helping kids learn succesfully, stay in school, and prepare for life. They have dozens of innovative programs to help disadvantaged, low income, underserved students succeed. Programs include: After School Enrichment Academies; ELECT Cradle to Classroom; Males Achieving Responsibility (teen fathers); Parent Child Home initiative; Career Academies; and Youth Works (summer job program)- 2000 Hamilton Street- 267-386-4600. www.cisphl.org

Truancy and Behavioral Interventions

School District of Philadelphia Office of Instructional and Behavioral Intervention- tries to create individualized pathways that lead to quality education for each student- 215-400-4220, option 4

----MISCELLANEOUS----

Bullying

Office of Family and Student Support- if teacher or principal can’t fix the problem call the Parent- Hot-Line- 215-400-SAFE

Bullying Prevention Program of Philadelphia

Great bullying prevention resource for parents, teachers, health care professionals and students themselves. www.philabullyingprevention.org/home.html

Office of Specialized Services of the School District of Phila.

The Office of Specialized Services (OSS) is committed to the educational, social, physical, and emotional well being of students within the School District of Philadelphia. The OSS provides comprehensive special education, behavioral health, school health, and prevention/intervention programs. 215-400-4170 http://webgui.phila.k12.pa.us/offices/s/oss

Special Education Consult Line Phila. School District

Main phone number for most issues relating to Philadelphia school system- 800-879-2301

ASPIRA, Inc.

The ASPIRA Association promotes the empowerment of the Puerto Rican and Latino community by developing and nurturing leadership, intellectual and cultural potential of its youth so that they may contribute their skills and dedication to the fullest development of the Puerto Rican and Latino community everywhere. Multiple programs for youth development- 4322 N. 5th-215-455-1300 www.aspirapa.org

Office of Language, Culture, and the Arts

Office of The School District of Philadelphia that helps English Language Learners Excel. 215-400-4240 www.phila.k12.pa.us/offices/olca/

Philly Counselor

A site for and by Philadelphia school counselors. See site for resources and listings of counselors in your school. www.phillycounselor.com

Foster Care Education Initiative

Resources to improve educational oportunities for children in foster care. Call (215) 238-6970 for help or visit their website below. www.fosteredpa.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- 1315 Walnut Street, 4 th Floor - 215-238-6970 www.elc-pa.org

Mighty Writers

Mighty Writers is a unique organization that whose mission it is is to help school-aged kids learn the joy of writing. They offer tutoring and writing workshops. 1501 Chrsitian Street. 267.239.0899. www.mightywriters.org

Employment

City of Philadelphia Personnel Department

Immediate openings in wide variety of occupations- 215-686-0880 www.phila.gov/personnel

Federal Job Information Center

Complete listing of current Federal job opportunities on the web. www.usajobs.opm.gov

Americorps

Work program that helps pay for college- 800-942-2677 www.americorps.org

City Year Philadelphia

City Year Philadelphia is a division of Americorps. City Year brings together young adults from diverse backgrounds for a demanding year of full-time community service, leadership development, and civic engagement. United in their desire to serve, these young leaders invest their talents and energy to solve critical problems in their communities, engage volunteers, and make a positive difference in the lives of others- 2221 Chestnut Street, 2nd Fl- 215-988-2118. www.cityyear.org

Phila. Workforce Development Corp.

Free assistance with training, resumes, and job placement. Call 215-557-2625. www.pwdc.org

Career Link

This web based resource helps potential employees with job readiness with resume advise, listings of jobs, and providing job search workshops. Several locations in Philadelphia. Go to www.pacareerlink.state.pa.us and click on "Your Local CareerLink" to find an office near you. www.careerlink.state.pa.us

The Beehive Philadelphia

Great web site sponsored by United Way that helps adults choose the right career, helps with job applications and interview skills, and helps adults reach their employment goals. www.beehive.org

Free Library Job and Career Center

The Workplace is the Free Library's job and career information center. It provides library users with current information on changing careers, job search techniques, and emerging employment fields. Call 215-686-5436 for info www.freelibrary.org/libserv/career.htm

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.philly.com/philly/jobs/

Career Builder.com

Careerbuilder.com has an online listing of jobs in the Philadelphia area. Type in Philadelphia, PA and what type of job you are looking for and SEARCH.. www.careerbuilder.com

EmploymentGuide.com

An online guide to jobs in Philadelphia. philadelphia.employmentguide.com/

Career Training Resource List

Click below for list of career training resources. - Click Here for Directory

Programs Employing People

Programs Employing People is a nonprofit corporation providing a full range of vocational, employment, day training and educational opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities. 1200 South Broad Street 215-389-4006 www.pepservices.org

Philadelphia Unemployment Project

Job clubs; assistance with mortgage and rent; health care; and unemployment claims. 1201 Chestnut St, Rm 702. Call 215-557-0822. www.philaup.org

Philadelphia Youth Network-Summer Jobs and Internships

A non-profit organization dedicated to youth workforce development that promotes academic achievement and career success. Oversees youth employment and training programs through contracts with youth-serving organizations. 714 Market Street, Suite 304 Call 267-502-3800 and ask for listing of jobs/internships or go to Work Ready
www.pyninc.org - Click here for application

City of Phila Summer Internship Program

The “Summer in the City” High School Internship Program is a paid six-week internship. Students will spend 16-hours per week in an internship with a City department or office and an additional four hours each Friday in workplace skill and leadership development. Must be 16 years old. Call 267-502-3742 for info or go to website. www.phila.gov/experiencephila/highschool.html

Junior Zoo Apprentice Program

The Junior Zoo Apprentice Program (JZAP) is a three to four year work-based learning program for deserving Philadelphia area high school students. Must be 14 years old. Call 215-243-5310 for more information. www2.philadelphiazoo.org

Community Occupational and Readiness Placement Program (CORPP)

Employment and life skills training for parents on welfare. Need CDU worker referral- 215-592-8011-1217 Sansom Street.

Vocational Services

Helps people 16 years and older with disabilities help themselves prepare for, get, and keep a job - 215-560-1900

The 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

Food and Nutrition

WIC (Women, Infant, and Children's Program)

WIC is a supplemental food and nutrition education program funded by federal and state governments to make nutritious foods available to women, infants and children. The following persons may be eligible: Women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or who have given birth within the past 6 months, Infants, Children under 5 years old. Main Office- 215-978-6100, or 800-743-3300- 642 N. Broad Street www.northwic.org - Click here for WIC Office Locations

Greater Philadelphia Coalition Against Hunger

Provides information on various food programs to low-income Philadelphians including Food Stamps and Emergency Food resources- call 215-430-0555
Operates Food Stamp Hotline as well call 215-430-0556 to see if you qualify. Also, helps operate Food Information Line to find resources in your neighborhood. Call 215-223-3989 to find food near you! www.hungercoalition.org

Food Resource Guide

Online resource guide to find food cupboards, WIC offices, Soup kitchens and other food resources. Click link below. www.foodresourceguide.org

Food Emergency Referral

Through Greater Philadelhia Coalition Against Hunger –Links families in need to food through local pantries or soup kitchens- 215-223-3989 www.pahunger.org

Philabundance Food Help Line

Call 800-319-FOOD if in need of food. www.philabundance.org

Emergency Food City Hotline

215-686-1776 - main city hall number. Ask for resources for food in zip code area.

CASPA's Emergency Food and Formula Hotline

Call the Children's Aid Society of PA (CASPA) for help with food emergencies-215-546-2990. www.caspa.org

United Way- First Call for Help

United Way helpline provides phone numbers for a wide array of assistance: food; clothing, housing etc.- 215-568-3750 www.uwsepa.org

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/

Food Stamps - Welfare assistance

Will direct families to local district office near their home-215-560-2547

Food Stamp Eligibility

Click below to see if you are eligible for food stamps. You might be!!! - Click here for eligibility

The Food Trust

Committed to improving people's health and eliminating malnutrition by ensuring that everyone has access to affordable, nutritious food and nutrition education. Operates low cost, fresh food farmer's markets throughout Philadelphia. 1617 JFK Blvd Suite 900. 215-575-0444. www.thefoodtrust.org - Click here for listing of farmer's market sites

SHARE Food Program

SHARE (Self-Help and Resource Exchange) is a program where people can purchase a package of food for $16 and 2 hours of community service with a retail value of about $35. The food package contains meat, fresh fruits, vegetables, and staples. Call 215-223-2220 for more info or check out their website for a SHARE location near you. sharefoodprogram.org

The Grow Project for Children with Failure to Thrive

The mission of the Philadelphia GROW Project is to help low-income children and their families achieve normal weight gain, good nutrition and proper development through service, research and advocacy. If you think your child has failure to thrive call 215-427-GROW (4769). www.growproject.org

***BREAST FEEDING RESOURCES***

Nursing Mothers Advisory Council

Peer help with nursing 8am-11pm- 215-572-8044 www.nursingmoms.net

La Leche League

Information, and support for nursing families- 610-666-0359
En Espanol www.lllusa.org/web/PhiladelphiaPA.html

Maternity Care Coalition Breastfeeding Site

Information and resources for nursing parents- 215-972-0700 www.momobile.org/breastfeeding

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

Phila Dept of Health Breast Feeding Promotion Division

The Philadelphia Department of Public Health is involved in breastfeeding promotion in many ways including publishing thier annual Philadelphia Breastfeeding Resource Handbook. www.phila.gov/health/units/mcfh/bf.html - Click here for the Philadelphia Breastfeeding Resource Handbook

Benefits of Breastfeeding

Click below for Listing of the Benefits of breast feeding as well as local resources for breast feeding families. - Click Here for Benefits and Resources

Breast Feeding Library

Click link below for info. http://www.ameda.com/breastfeeding/elibrary/qa.aspx

Health Insurance

Public Citizens for Children and Youth (PCCY)

Child Health Watch Helpline- free service to assist in finding health insurance for children, solving problems with existing coverage, or answering questions about public health insurance for children- 215-563-5848, ext 17 www.pccy.org - Insurance Eligibility Chart

CHOICE Children's Health Line

The Children's Health Line provides assistance to pregnant women and families with children applying for free and low-cost health insurance programs. Health Line counselors also provide information and referrals for children's primary medical care services, including immunizations, and advocate for consumers who experience difficulty navigating the health care system. Call 215-985-3301. www.choice-phila.org

CHIP (Children's Health Insurance Program)

Free or low cost health insurance for uninsured children under 19- can check eligibility online or call 1-800-986-KIDS www.chipcoverspakids.com

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

Listing of Health Centers in Philadelphia

Any resident of Philadelphia can access medical and dental care by calling one of Philadelphia's Health Care Centers. Appointments are recommended, but walk-ins are accepted as emergencies are presented and time is available. For general information about available services,or to find out where a Health Care Center in your area is located, contact: (215) 685-6790, Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5 pm or go to link below. www.phila.gov/health

Listing of Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC)

FQHCs offer free or low cost medical/dental care regardless of health insurance or immigration status. - Click here for Listing of FQHC

Listing of Free or Low Cost Health Centers

- Click here for Listing

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/

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- 800-274-3258 www.phlp.org

Medical Assistance (Access Card)

Medical insurance for welfare recipients as well as many other eligible PA residents- 215-560-2900 or 800-321-4462 Verification procedure to process application: birth certificates, social security cards, proof of income last 30 days, proof of residence (utility bill), ID of person applying, last 3 months of medical bills. www.phlp.org

Select Plan for Women

SelectPlan for Women offers free and confidential family planning and women's health services for eligible women in Pennsylvania. Call (800) 842-2020 or apply online (see below) http://www.dpw.state.pa.us/ServicesPrograms/MedicalAssistance/SelectPlanforWomen/

Adult Basic

Recognizing the need to provide quality healthcare coverage that is accessible and affordable to the Commonwealth's uninsured adult population, adultBasic was launched in 2002 to cover the basic healthcare needs of Pennsylvanians age 19-64 who have no health insurance and who meet certain eligibility requirements. Call 1-800-GO-BASIC to see if you are eligible or apply online. www.ins.state.pa.us

Housing

Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA)

PHA develops, acquires, leases and operates affordable housing for city residents with limited incomes- 215-684-4000 www.pha.phila.gov

Housing Association of Delaware Valley

Helps first time home owners find affordable, safe housing. Also helps home owners with many housing issues including: problems with credit; mortgage deliquencies; and utility shutoffs. To speak with a professional housing counselor call 215-978-0224 www.hadv.org

ACORN Housing

ACORN Housing has been providing free housing counseling to low and moderate income homebuyers since 1987.
ACORN Housing provides one-on-one mortgage loan counseling, first-time homebuyer classes, and helps clients obtain affordable mortgages through our unique lending partnerships. 846 N. Broad Street, 2nd Fl.- 215-765-1221
acornhousing.org

Philadelphia Council for Community Advancement (PCCA)

PCCA, as a HUD-certified Housing Counseling Agency, has been providing free housing counseling services to the Philadelphia region since 1979.
PCCA provides confidential one-on-one mortgage delinquency negotiations, money management and budgeting, first time homebuyer counseling and education, financial literacy education, and, other housing-related programs. Call 215-567-7803 www.philapcca.org

Homestart Program

Through The Philadelphia Office of Housing and Community Development- can own a house for under $35,000- 215-686-9723, home repairs- 215-448-2160, weatherization - 215-448-2137 www.phila.gov/ohcd/

The Housing Locator of HUD

Online listing of HUD rentals and homes. Go to website below. www.hud.gov/rentinglocal

Achieveability Housing

ACHIEVEability works to permanently break the cycle of poverty by helping, formerly homeless, low-income, single-parent families have what they need to pursue higher education and achieve self-sufficiency via supportive services, community and economic development, housing and accountability. To become a client or to get more information, please call 215-748-8800. www.achieve-ability.org

Housing Counseling Program of Intercultural Family Services, Inc.

Program that encourages and assists participants to become homeowners and to enhance their home management skills. First time buyers ONLY- 4225 Chestnut Street- 215-386-1298 press 2 www.ifsinc.org/housing/housefront.htm

PA Housing Finance Agency

Many programs for low/middle income buyers, renters- 800-822-1174 www.phfa.org

Philadelphia Fair Housing Commission

Advocates for fairness in rental property relationships. For tenants only - 215-686-4670 www.phila.gov/fairhousing

Homeless Prevention Program

If you are at risk of becoming homeless, there is help. Click below for info. - Click here

Tenat Union Representative Network (TURN)

Counseling for landlord/tenant disputes- rental assistance- tenant rights-1315 Walnut, 3rd Fl.-215-940-3900- www.rturn.net/

Child Lead Poisoning Prevention of Philadelphia

A variety of assistance for the prevention, detection, and treatment of childhood lead poisoning- 215-978-2788. Lead Safe Babies Project- free lead cleaning supplies and free home inspection for new or pregnant parents- 215-685-2797 www.phila.gov/health/units/lead/index.html

*** UTILITY PROGRAMS ***

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.
If you want to call the utility company directly call
215-684-6100 for PGW and ask about their Customer Responsibility Program (CRP) or CRISIS grants for low income people or
1-800-344-3574 for PECO. www.dpw.state.pa.us - LIHEAP Application Click Here

Utility Emergency Services Fund (UESF)

UESF provides grants to income eligible families who have applied already to LIHEAP but are at risk to have their utilities terminated or have a notice of shut off. Call 215-972-5170 for more information. www.uesfacts.org

Neighborhood Enery Centers (NEC)

Each NEC provides utility payment assistance, education on weatherizing, and minor home reapirs. See link below for one in your neighborhood. http://www.pgworks.com/index.asp?NID=122

Energy Unit of Community Legal Services (CLS)

CLS provides free legal advise and counel to clinets to help resolve disputes with PECO, PGW, and PWD. Call 215-981-3700, ext 6 for more information. www.clsphila.org

Energy Saving Ideas

- Click Here for Energy Saving Ideas

Immigration/Refugee Services

Congreso de Latinos Unidos

A community based organization that works in the impoverished neighborhoods of Eastern North Philadelphia. It is a one-stop social service agency with over 47 programs for the Hispanic community- several locations. Main office- 216 West Somerset Street- 215-763-8870 www.congreso.net

Council of Spanish Speaking Organizations (CONCILIO)

Founded in 1962 this organization provides a multitude of services for Spanish /bilingual persons including: SCOH services; summer camps; foster care; parenting skills; adult education/GED; and housing counseling. Also hosts the annual Puerto Rican Festival-- 705 N. Franklin St.- 215-627-3100 elconcilio.net

Association de Puertorriquenos en Marcha (APM)

A multi-service agency providing a wide range of health and social services to Philadelphia’s Latino community including: SCOH services; early intervention; young parents support; day care and Head Start; housing related issues; and behavioral and mental health issues- 4301 Rising Sun Ave-267-296-7200 http://apmphila.org/

ASPIRA, Inc.

The ASPIRA Association promotes the empowerment of the Puerto Rican and Latino community by developing and nurturing leadership, intellectual and cultural potential of its youth so that they may contribute their skills and dedication to the fullest development of the Puerto Rican and Latino community everywhere. Multiple programs for youth development- 4322 N. 5th-215-455-1300 www.aspirapa.org

Nationalities Service Center

The mission of this organization is to help immigrants and refugees participate fully in American society- Assists with social services, English as a second language, protecting the legal rights of immigrants/refugees, eliminating barriers caused by language and cultural differences, and assistance with the immigration and naturalization process. 1216 Arch Street- 215-893-8400 www.nationalitiesservice.org

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

Intercultural Family Services, Inc.

Committed to serving the needs of children and families that have immigrated to Philadelphia from countries around the world- offers SCOH services, family preservation, ESL, housing counseling and more- 4225 Chestnut Street- 215-386-1298 www.ifsinc.org

Catholic Social Services

Representation of visa processing and legalization processes. 215-854-7019 www.familyservices-phl.org

Southeast Asian Mutual Assistance Associations Coalition (SEAMAAC)

Various advocacy programs for the Southeast Asian community (Cambodian, ethnic Chinese, Hmong, Laotian, and Vietnamese)- 215-467-0690 www.seamaac.org

Cambodian Association of Greater Philadelphia

It's mission is to improve the quality of life Cambodian-Americans within the Greater Philadelphia Area by providing services, advocating and empowering them to obtain equal access to social/economic development, as well as to quality healthcare and education. 5412 North 5th Street-215-324-4070 www.cagp.org

Greater Philadelphia Asian Social Service Center (GPASS)

Social service organization for asian children and adults. Many programs availible- 4943 N. 5th Street-215-456-1662

Einstein Support Groups for Southeast Asians

Informational and supportive agency for Vietnamese and Cambodian parents- Einstein Hosp. - 215-456-6008

Asain/Pacific American Resource Directory

Click below for directory of resources for Asian/Pacific Philadelphians - Click here for Asian/Pacific Directory

Haitian Community Help Center

Haitian Community Help Center (HCHC) is the only community center in the Philadelphia Region that serves the Haitian, Caribbean and African French Speaking immigrants. 1263 E. Chelten Avenue (Germantown)- Call 215-224-4971 for information.
www.haitianchc.org

ACANA (African Cultural Alliance of North America)

Resources for African Immigrants/Refugees or decendants of Africans. 5521 Chester Ave 215-729-8225. http://acanaus.org/

Korean Women's Support Committee

Telephone or in-person counseling for Korean women on issues such as: family counseling; health insurance issues; ESL tutoring; and domestic abuse advocacy- 24 hour hotline - 215-869-5703

Polish American Social Services

Many services for Polish Americans. Call 215-923-1900 for info. www.polishamericancenter.org

HIAS and Council

Since 1882, the primary mission of HIAS&Council Migration Service of Philadelphia has been to rescue, relocate and resettle peoples of all religion and nationalities who are fleeing persecution and discrimination. 2100 Arch Street 3rd Fl. Call 215-832-0900. www.hiaspa.org

Office of Language, Culture, and the Arts

Office of The School District of Philadelphia that helps English Language Learners Excel. 215-400-4240 www.phila.k12.pa.us/offices/olca/

Childhood Education Information for Immigrants

See link below for information on resitering your child for school. www.welcomingcenter.org/immigrants/education

U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants Health Info

The USCRI Healthy Living Toolkit is designed to educate refugees and immigrants to become proactive health consumers and promoters in their communities. See link below on health information in dozens of languages. www.refugees.org/hltoolkit

Immunization Action Coalition

Vaccine info in many languages. See website. www.immunize.org/catg.d/noneng.htm

Best Behavioral Health

BBH is a community-based program offering outpatient psychiatric and community services to ethnically and/or culturally diverse families, including Latino/Hispanic and Asian families. 5043 Frankford Avenue (215) 744-4343 www.bbhinc.org

Legal Services

Community Legal Services

Provides a variety of FREE legal services for low-income people, including the homeless and immigrants. Can provide advice navigating the Child Welfare System- 2 locations-1424 Chestnut Street-215-981-3700 AND 3638 N. Broad Street-215-227-2400. www.clsphila.org

Temple Legal Aid

Provides free legal services for low income people- 215-204-1800, 1719 N. Broad Street www.law.temple.edu

Philadelphia Legal Assistance

Provides free civil legal services to Philadelphia's low-income community. 42 South 15th Street. 215-981-3800. philalegal.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. www.jlc.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 www.elc-pa.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

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- 800-274-3258 www.phlp.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 300-215-928-9801. www.womenslawproject.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

Disabilities Rights Network

Provides free legal services to persons with developmental disabilities especially disability-based discrimination. 1315 Walnut Street, Suite 400 - 215-238 - 8070 http://drnpa.org/

Legal Clinic for the Disabled Children's Health Initiative

Helping low-income families of children with disabilites resolve health care coverage issues. Provides FREE legal services on a variety of issues, including the Medical Assistance grievance process. Call 215-587-3350. www.legalclinicforthedisabled.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 or toll free (877)4PAFACE for more information. www.paface.org

Ayuda Community Center

Provides FREE Legal Advice&services. This Legal Clinic in Hunting Park operates twice a month (first and third Tuesday of the month) that provides an hour session with a prestigious lawyer with expertise in all different types of law, from Immigration to family law. Make an appointment by calling 215 329-5777 Walk-ins are welcome 4400 N Marshall St
www.ayudacc.org

Literacy

Mayor's Commission on Literacy

Various information on literacy programs and data in Philadelphia Main Free Library
1901 Vine Street - 215-686-5250 http://libwww.freelibrary.org/mcol/

Center for Literacy

Many literacy programs in Philadelphia including: ESL; GED programs; Family Literacy Programs- 215-474-1235 www.centerforliteracy.org

The Free Library of Philadelphia

Provides a variety of children, adolescent, and adult reading programs including GED. Call 215-686-5322. www.library.phila.gov

Community Learning Center

Many adult classes in Kensington and North Philadelphia including: basic education; GED; and ESL. Call 215-426-7940 for more info. www.communitylearningcenter.org/

YMCA Adult Education and Technology Centers

The YMCA Education and Technology Centers serve adults, youth, and families throughout the city of Philadelphia through quality programming that assists them to enhance the quality of their lives by improving their Literacy, English proficiency, Employability, and Technology skills. Call 215-400-2100.

Mental Health

Most of these resources also offer drug and alcohol treatment programs.

Community Behavioral Health

CBH is the city-operated health maintenance organization for persons needing mental health care. Substance abuse treatment (through the Coordinating Office for Drug and Alcohol Abuse Programs-CODAAP) is the same number. Most Medical Assistance patients must call this number first for information and referrals- 215-413-3100, or 1-888-545-2600-crisis hotline 215-413-7171 www.phila-bhs.org

Listing of Community Mental Health Centers for Children

- Click Here for Listing

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- 215-751-1800 ext 221 www.pinofpa.org

Children's Crisis Treatment Center

Provides high quality mental health services to Philadelphia’s neediest children and their families. Programs include: outpatient mental health services; post-traumatic assistance for children who have experienced a severe emotional trauma; family support; and WRAP around services- 1823 Callowhill Street and 417 N. 8th Street- 215-496-0707, ask for intake. www.cctckids.org

Network of Care and Supports

This Web site is a resource for individuals, families and agencies concerned with behavioral health and mental retardation services. It provides information about behavioral health and mental retardation services, laws, and related news, as well as communication tools and other features. The Network of Care and Supports helps you find what you need - it helps ensure that there is "No Wrong Door" for those who need mental health services. Sponsored by the Phila. Dept. of Behavioral Health and Mental Retardation. philadelphia.pa.networkofcare.org

Outpatient Behavioral Health Resource Guide for Children and Adolescents

This resource guide from PCCY (Philadelphia Citizens for Children and Youth) can be viewed and printed from the PCCY website, or click below. www.pccy.org - Click here for guide

Mental Health Association of Southeastern PA

Organization that develops, promotes, and supports education and advocacy programs and serves children with mental health needs- 1211 Chestnut St.- 800-688-4226 www.mhasp.org

Friends Hospital - YEARS Program

Provides comprehensive evaluation, assessment and referral services for children 5-18 years old who are experiencing a behavioral health crisis. Also provides inpatient treatment, and operates an eating disorders program- 4641 Roosevelt Blvd- 215-831-4600 www.friendshospitalonline.org

BHSI (Behavioral Health System Initiative)

City funded agency for individuals without health insurance with substance abuse. 215-546-1200.

Magellan Behavior Health (KHPE, BCBS)

800-688-1911

Joseph J. Peters Institute Child/Adolescent Partial Hospitalization Program

The Joseph J. Peters Institute treats children and adolescents (ages 3-19) who have been sexually abused or are presenting developmentally inappropriate sexual behaviors. - 100 South Broad Street, 17 th Fl.- 215-701-1560 www.jjp.org

Best Behavioral Health

BBH is a community-based program offering outpatient psychiatric and community services to ethnically and/or culturally diverse families, including Latino/Hispanic and Asian families. 5043 Frankford Avenue (215) 744-4343 www.bbhinc.org

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. achancetoheal.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

**** Autism/MR Resources ****

Greater Philadelphia Chapter of the Autism Society of America

610-358-5256 www.asaphilly.org

The Center for Autism

Specialized intensive training for autistic children- 3965 Conshohoken Ave - 215-878-3400 www.thecenterforautism.org

Autism Society of America

800-3-AUTISM www.autism-society.org

Autism Services in PA

From the Dept. of Public Welfare. Links to various programs and information on Autism in PA. www.dpw.state.pa.us/ServicesPrograms/Autism/

Elwyn's Philadelphia Resource List for Autism

- Click Here for Resource Guide

Association For Retarded Citizens (ARC)

Help for mentally retarded children and their families- 2350 W. Westmoreland St.-215-229-4550 www.arcpddc.org

*** DRUG AND ALCOHOL PROGRAMS ***

Drug and Alcohol Helpline

The Center for Substance Abuse Treatment hotline. Call 1-800-662-4357 to find a resource near you. http://csat.samhsa.gov/

Narcotics Anonymous (NA)

Support groups for clean addicts and active users. Call 215-NA-WORKS. http://www.naworks.org/

Nar-Anon

Support for families of addicts. Call 1-800-678-4989. www.naranon.com

Alcoholics Anonymous

Call 215-923-7900 for information or go to their website below. www.sepennaa.org

-----MENTAL HEALTH EMERGENCY RESOURCES-----

Einstein Crisis Response Center

110 Blvd. Ave (near LaSalle College)- Germantown Hospital Medical Center, accessed through the Emergency Room- emergency mental health unit - 215-951-8300 Map to Hospital

Mental Health Crisis Hotline

A mental health delegate may dispatch a Mobile Emergency Team or direct the individual to the nearest CrisisResponseCenter. - 215-685-6440, or if Suicide ideation, attempt- 215-686-4420. http://philadelphia.pa.networkofcare.org

Suicide and Crisis Hotline

24-hour hotline- 215-686-4420

Behavioral Health Guides from PCCY

Click link below for guides to finding behavioral services for children in Philadelphia and the 5 surrounding counties. http://pccy.org/bh_guides.htm

*** GRIEVING RESOURCES ***

Center for Grieving Children, Teens and 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

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

Anti-Violence Partnership (AVP)-Counseling Center

A the AVP Counseling Center, counseling is provided, free of charge, to adult and child co-victims of homicide and victims who have been traumatized by other forms of violence. AVP's licensed counselors have specialized training and experience in assisting co-victims homicide and victims of crime. Call 215-567-6776 for info. www.avpphila.org/counsel.html

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 http://www.phila.gov/Health/units/mcfh/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

----GRIEVING RESOURCES----

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

----MISCELLANEOUS----

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

Physical Health

*** COMMUNITY RESOURCES FOR ASTHMA, OBESITY, DENTAL, SMOKING CESSATION, REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH AND MORE!!!!

---ASTHMA RESOURCES---

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

---CHILDHOOD OBESITY RESOURCES---

Check Out After School Handout as well

Children's Weight Management Programs

Coming soon!!

Get Fit Get Right

Developed to help overweight teens make small, long term changes to their eating and exercise habits to get healthier. Go to website below. www.getfitgetright.org

We Can!

A national resource for parents and kids to help children 8-13 years old stay at a healthy weight. Go to link below. www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/obesity/wecan/

American Academy of Pediatrics Healthy Weight Site

Great site from the AAP for families, providers, and the community. www.aap.org/obesity/index.html

Health Partners/YMCA Partnership

Free YMCA membership for HP members under 18 years old. See attached. - Click here for info

nrg Teen Health Resource

nrg Powered by Choice is a teen powered health movement for energy balance. That’s right, energy balance…when what you eat and how much you move are in balance. See website below for info. www.poweredbychoice.org/

5 Steps to Healthy Living

- Click Here

Healthy Weight Tool Kits

Tool Kits to keep families healthy. From the Healthy Weight program at CHOP. See link below. www.chop.edu/healthyweight

---DENTAL RESOURCES---

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 below or call PCCY at 215-563-5848. http://www.pccy.org/ - Click here for listings of Dentists

Protect Your Babies Teeth Handout

- Click here for handout

Ronald McDonald Care Mobile Dental Program

No cost, quality dental care for your child 3-8 years old. Eligible if have no dental insurance or Medicaid insured. Call 215-427-8877 for more information.

Elwyn Dental Clinic

Dental clinic for children with special health care needs. State of the art full service dental facility with full accessibility. 4040 Market Street. Call 215-895-5533 for appointments. www.elwyn.org

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

PA Dental Association

Get info on dental care, finding a free or low cost dentist , and more. www.padental.org

---FAILURE TO THRIVE RESOURCES---

The Grow Project for Children with Failure to Thrive

The mission of the Philadelphia GROW Project is to help low-income children and their families achieve normal weight gain, good nutrition and proper development through service, research and advocacy. If you think your child has failure to thrive call 215-427-GROW (4769). publichealth.drexel.edu/grow/

---REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH RESOURCES---

Action AIDS

Non-profit, community based social service organization which provides professional, individualized care to people with HIV/AIDs in Philadelphia- 1216 Arch Street, 6 th Floor 215-981-0088 www.actionaids.org

AIDS Hotline

Provides info on AIDs/HIV and STDs, family planning- 215-732-AIDS

CHOICE Hotline (Concerns for Health Options, Information, Care and Education)

CHOICE provides information, counseling, education, and referrals to free or low cost reproductive health services including pregnancy options and testing, ECP, birth control, and STI and HIV testing and information (click here for HIV info) throughout Philadelphia and surrounding counties. CHOICE Hotline 215-985-3300/Toll Free 1-800-84-TEENS/Spanish 215-985-3350. Click below for listing of sites! www.choice-phila.org - Click here for listing of sites

---SMOKING CESSATION RESOURCES---

Smoke Free Philly

Sponsored by the Philadelphia Department of Public Health, the Smoke Free Philadelphia program provides free stop smoking classes (including free Nicotine Replacement Therapy-gum and patches) and free educational material to help make for a more healthy Philadelphia. Call, 215-683-LIVE. http://www.smokefreephilly.org - Click here for smoke free pledge

Quit Line

Pennsylvania's Free Quitline, 1-800-784-8669, 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

Determined to Quit

An amazing online resource from PA Department of Public Health to help teens and adults quit smoking. Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW or go to the site below. www.determinedtoquit.com

Help Teens Quit Smoking

Info on helping teens quit smoking. www.helpteensquit.com

Complete Listing of Smoking Cessation Resources

- Click here for Resource List

---MISCELLANEOUS---

Sickle Cell Disease Association

Provides non-medical supportive services, resources, and assistance to persons affected by Sickle Cell Disease and Trait- 4601 Market Street- 215-471-8686 www.sicklecelldisorder.com

Food Allergy Network

Great resource for families that are affected by fod allergies. Call 800-929-4040 or visit their website. www.foodallergy.org

Allergy and Asthma Network Mother's of Asthmatics

Great resources for families with allergies and asthma. http://www.breatherville.org/

**** Eye Care ****

Click below for info on New Eyes for the Needy - Free eyeglasses program. - Click here

Eagles Eye Mobile Eye Doctor Finder

Find an eye doctor for your child near you! Go to the website below and type in your zip code. Also, check out this website for more information about eye care. Thanks Eagles! www.eagleseyehealth.org

Vision Care Guide

"Where to go for Vision Care"- A Guide for Vision Care Services for Children and Teens in Philly from PCCY. Click below for Guide of website for more info.. www.pccy.org - Click here for Vision Care Guide

Pregnancy Resources and Infants

-----HOME VISITATION/COMMUNITY RESOURCES-----

The MoMobile (Maternity Care Coalition)

Maternity Care Coalition's signature program provides case management, family support, and health education to pregnant and parenting women through the babies 1st birthday. Community health workers make home visits, linking women to prenatal care, behavioral health services, nutrition programs, education, and other community resources. Also, operates Cribs for Kids which provides free cribs for needy families. Call the Maternity Care Coalition at 215-972-0700 www.MOMobile.org

Nurse-Family Partnership

For first time low-income mothers before 28 weeks gestation. Each mother has her own nurse who visits during the pregnancy and continues until the child is 2 years old.

• Lutheran Children&Family Service- zip codes 19111, 19, 20, 24, 26, 38, 40, 41, 44, 49, 50- phone number 215-276-5500 ext. 211
• Temple Health Connection- zip codes 19122, 25, 33, 34, 40- phone 215-707-7875
• 11th Street Family Health Services of Drexel University- zip codes- 19121, 22, 23, 32- phone number 215-769-1107

http://www.phila.gov/health/units/mcfh/nfp.html

S.A.F.E. (Services To Assist Families to Excel)

Many free services to families throughout Philadelphia including: resources for families; respite child care; free baby items; parenting education; helping with finding medical care including: resources for families; In-Home Visiting Program; respite child care;

• North Philadelphia- Congreso- 216 W. Somerset Street - 215-763-8870 - www.congreso.net
• Germantown- Germantown Settlement- 5538 Wayne Ave - 215-849-3104 - www.germantown.org
• South Philadelphia- Resources for Children's Health (RCH)- 260 S. Broad Street- 215-985-6252- www.phmc.org/rch/safe.html

Health Intervention Program (HIP) for Children with Special Health Care Needs

HIP helps parents and caregivers cope with their special needs child's day-to-day health problems by working with families in their own homes to help create a personalized care plan. Services are provided by a team that includes a nurse, social worker, parent-professional and counselor - Following are referral areas:

• LaSalle Nursing Center (NW, North and lower NE Phila)- 1900 West Olney Ave- 215-951-5034
• SCAN (West, SW, and Overbrook)- 520 N. Columbus Blvd.- 215-238-1007
• Resources for Children's Health(South Phila, Center City, and lower NE)- 215-985-2541

http://www.phila.gov/health/units/mcfh/hip.html

The Home Visiting Program

Provided by the Health Federation of Philadelphia- Serves women and children via an intensive home based program for pregnant and post partum women with children under 3 years old. The program provides healthcare coordination, parenting programs, peer home visitation, and counseling. 1228 N. Frankin Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122- 215-223-5200 www.ehsnrc.org

Early Head Start

A child development and family support program for pregnant women living in Philadelphia and families with children less then 3 years old. Provides weekly parent-child interaction in the family’s home, play groups twice a month, and info on health and nutrition-1228 N. Frankin Street- 215-223-5200 www.ehsnrc.org/index.htm

-----TEEN PARENTING-----

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

Elect/Teen Parent Centers (Cradle to Classroom-CTC)

Designed to assist pregnant and parenting students in the completion of their high school education- 267-386-4600 www.cisphl.org - Click here for ELECT Factsheet

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

Project Peace

A comprehensive teen-mother education and life skills program for teen mothers ages 13-21- can receive education planning, parenting skills, life skills, employment skills, and housing assistance- meets at 324 Richmond St- 215-462-5998 www.pathwayspa.org

The Lighthouse

Program that seeks to empower young mothers 13-21 years old with the skills necessary to compete in the workforce- GED prep., money skills- 152 West Lehigh Ave.- 215-425-7800, ext 309 www.lighthousephilly.org

-----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/

MedEd Post Partum Depression

An online resource guide on Post Partum Depression for health care professionals and families. www.mededppd.org/

ACOG Post partum Depression Information

Informative panthlet from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) on Post Partum Depression. www.acog.org

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.secretsafe.org/

Maternal Wellness Center

The Maternal Wellness Center provides free or low-cost holistic birth education, yoga, nutrition counseling, massage and psychotherapy as well as other support services to pregnant women in financial need. 606 Carpenter Lane- call 215-713-2666 for more information. www.maternalwellness.org

Edinborough Postnatal Depression Scale

Click below for scale - Click Here

-----BREAST FEEDING RESOURCES-----

Maternity Care Coalition Breastfeeding Site

Information and resources for nursing parents- 215-972-0700 www.momobile.org/breastfeeding

WIC Breastfeeding Program

WIC knows that breast feeding is one of the best things you can do for your baby. Call 1-800-743-3300 for information on braest feeding or breast milk. http://www.northwic.org//resources/breastfeeding.html

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

Nursing Mother's Advisory Council

Peer help with nursing. Call 8am-11pm. 215-572-8044. www.nursingmoms.net

Phila Dept of Health Breast Feeding Promotion Division

The Philadelphia Department of Public Health is involved in breastfeeding promotion in many ways including publishing thier annual Philadelphia Breastfeeding Resource Handbook. www.phila.gov/health/units/mcfh/bf.html - Click here for the Philadelphia Breastfeeding Resource Handbook

Benefits of Breastfeeding

- Click here for Benefits of Breastfeeding

Breast Feeding Library

Click below for info on breast feeding your infant. www.ameda.com/breastfeeding/elibrary/

Safety

Car Belt

Car Safety through the Traffic Injury Prevention Program- 800-227-2358
Also, click on link below for interactive tour of proper car seat use. www.chop.edu/consumer/

City of Philadelphia Loaner Car Seat Program

Loans car seats to low income families and instructs them on their proper use- 215-685-9064. www.phila.gov

FREE Home Safety Inspection-Injury Prevention Program City of Phila

A home safety inspection checks out the following: a properly operating smoke detector, carbon monoxide levels, hot water temperatures, improperly placed electrical extension cords and overloaded electrical outlets, loose carpeting, loose stairs, handrails on stairways and grab bars in bathrooms, slippery bathroom surfaces, and improperly placed medication and cleaning chemicals.
In addition, if needed, we distribute free items such as smoke detectors, bath-water thermometers, nightlights, and rubber bath mats. Call 215-685-9064
www.phila.gov

Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (CLPPP)

A variety of assistance for the prevention, detection, and treatment of childhood lead poisoning- 215-978-2788. Lead Safe Babies Project- free lead cleaning supplies and free home inspection for new or pregnant parents- 215-685-2797 www.phila.gov/health/units/lead/index.html

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 poisoncontrol.chop.edu

Cribs for Kids

A program of the Maternity Care Coalition that provides cribs for needy families in Philadelphia to help reduce the deaths due to SIDS and improper sleep environment. Cribs are provided to families who are otherwise unable to purchase one. In addition, Cribs for Kids provides education and training on proper sleep environment to all families receiving a crib, as well as health providers and the public- 215-989-3589 www.MOMobile.org

Smoke Free Philly

Sponsored by the Philadelphia Department of Public Health, the Smoke Free Philadelphia program provides free stop smoking classes (including free Nicotine Replacement Therapy-gum and patches) and free educational material to help make for a more healthy Philadelphia. Call, 215-683-LIVE. www.smokefreephilly.org - Click here for smoke free pledge

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

Smoke Detector Hotline and Kids Zone

Philadelphia Fire Department's Smoke Detector Hotline for FREE smoke detectors- call 215-686-1176- Also click below for their Home Fire Safety Checklist and go to the website for fire safety activities for children. www.phila.gov/fire/ - Home Fire Safety Checklist

Kohls Safety Center at CHOP

Buy low cost safety products (some free) and pick up free injury prevention information in the lobby of CHOP's main hospital, 34th and Civic Center Blvd. Call 267-426-5000 for info. Click here

Shelters

Office of Supportive Housing (OSH)

City-run office that helps with the assessment and placement of homeless families into city funded homeless programs. 1430 Cherry Street-215-686-7150-open 9am-4pm www.phila.gov/oess

After 4pm-Eliza Shirley House

Offers 24 hour emergency housing- 1320 Arch Street-215-568-5111.

People's Emergency Center

Large homeless shelter for mother/children-325 N. 39 th Street- 215-382-7522 www.pec-cares.org

Gaudenzia, Inc.

6-9 month substance abuse treatment for homeless women and children- 215-924-6322 www.gaudenzia.org

Youth Emergency Shelter

Helps runaway and homeless adolescents in need of immediate shelter and care. Call 215-787-0633. http://ysiphila.org/

Covenant House (Homeless Youth)

Covenant House Pennsylvania operates a 51-bed Crisis Center that provides emergency shelter and a host of support services through our Open Intake Policy. Any youth under the age of 21 in need of a place to stay is admitted, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. 31 East Armat Street-call 215-951-5411. www.covenanthousepa.org/

Homeless Prevention Program

If at risk of becoming homeless, click below. There is help. - Click here

Special Needs

Social Security Dept.

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 http://www.socialsecurity.gov

Health Intervention Program (HIP) for Children with Special Health Care Needs

HIP helps parents and caregivers cope with their special needs child's day-to-day health problems by working with families in their own homes to help create a personalized care plan. Services are provided by a team that includes a nurse, social worker, parent-professional and counselor - Following are referral areas:

• LaSalle Nursing Center (NW, North and lower NE Phila)- 1900 West Olney Ave- 215-951-5034
• Resources for Children's Health(South Phila, Center City, and lower NE)- 215-985-2541

http://www.phila.gov/health/units/mcfh/hip.html

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

Children with Special Health Care Needs (CSHCN)

A division of the Phila. Dept. of Public Health; Maternal, Child&Family Health Division. This unit can help both families and professionals who are looking for help in navigating the sometimes complex systems that address the needs of CSHCN (birth-21) in the Philadelphia area- call 215-685-5236 www.phila.gov/

United Cerebral Palsy of Philadelphia (UCPA)

This is a multi-service agency for children and adults with cerebral palsy and developmental disabilities. They offer home and center-based programs, advocacy, referral and information about resources for children with special needs- 102 E. Mermaid Lane- 215-242-4200 www.ucpphila.org

Easter Seals

Dozens of Programs throughout Philadelphia and Se PA for children with Special Health Care Needs. Call 215-879-1000 or go to website for info. http://sepa.easterseals.com

Parent to Parent of Pennsylvania

Links families and friends of children with special needs, provides technical assistance, training- 888-727-2706 www.parenttoparent.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

Philadelphia Dept. of Education Special Ed. Consult Line

Main phone number for most issues relating to Philadelphia school system- 800-879-2301

Office of Specialized Services of the School District of Phila.

The Office of Specialized Services (OSS) is committed to the educational, social, physical, and emotional well being of students within the School District of Philadelphia. The OSS provides comprehensive special education, behavioral health, school health, and prevention/intervention programs. 215-400-4170 http://webgui.phila.k12.pa.us/offices/s/oss

Parents Involved Network of PA

Assists parents of children who have emotional or behavioral disorders, are receiving mental health system services, or are receiving special education services- advocates for these children, and provides information- 1211 Chestnut St.- 215-751-1800, ext. 214, 221 www.pinofpa.org

CONNECT Information Service

Information and referral services to parents of children with disabilities who are less then 5 years old- 800-692-7288

COMHAR (Community Organization of Mental Health and Retardation)

Helps people of all ages and cultures in the community who have developmental disabilities, mental health concerns, physical limitations and other challenges- Children’s Service at 3825 Whitaker Ave- 215-427-5756 www.comhar.org

The ARC (Association for Retarded Citizens) of Philadelphia

Dedicated to ensuring that each person with mental retardation will reach his/her potential and exercise his/her right to choose where and how to live- 2350 W. Westmoreland St.- 215-229-4550 www.arcpddc.org

Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR)

State agency that helps people with disabilities help themselves to prepare for, start, and maintain a career- 444 N. Third Street- 215-560-1900

Frankie's World Day Care

Frankie's World is a daycare for children with special healthcare needs. We provide skilled nursing care, OT, PT, and speech therapy for children that qualify ages infants through 8 years. Transportation is also provided for children that require it. 1011 Poplar Street. Call 215-763-0151. www.frankiesworlddaycare.com

Lauren's House

Lauren's House is a loving, caring Center for Special Needs Children.
Lauren's House is a licensed Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care Center (PPECC) by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania located in Boothwyn, Delaware County. Lauren's House is a brand new state of the art center, operated by professional personnel with years of pediatric experience. Call 888-340-9420.
www.laurenshouse.com

Ventilator Assisted Children's Home Program

The Ventilator Assisted Children's Home Program promotes high quality, cost-effective care of the ventilator assisted child in the home and supports the family in coping with this extraordinary endeavor. Call 1-877-PA-VACHP for info. www.kidshome-vent.org/

Elwyn Dental Clinic

Dental clinic for children with special health care needs. State of the art full service dental facility with full accessibility. 4040 Market Street. Call 215-895-5533 for appointments. http://www.elwyn.org

Special Smiles Ltd.

Denatl care for children with special needs. 100 E. Lehigh Ave., Centennial Two 215-707-0575
www.specialsmilesltd.com

HUNE (Hispanos Unidos Para Ninos Excepcionales)

HUNE provides free bilingual English and Spanish training, technical assistance and individual assistance to parents of infants, toddlers, children, and youth with disabilities and to professionals who work with children. 220 N 2nd St. Call 215-425-6203. huneinc.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- 1315 Walnut Street, 4 th Floor - 215-238-6970 www.elc-pa.org

Disabilities Rights Network of PA

Hotline to answer most questions concerning: special education, health, early intervention and the rights of a child or adult with special needs. Call 1-800-692-7443 for info. www.drnpa.org/

Legal Clinic for the Disabled Children's Health Initiative

Helping low-income families of children with disabilites resolve health care coverage issues. Provides FREE legal services on a variety of issues, including the Medical Assistance grievance process. Call 215-587-3350. www.legalclinicforthedisabled.org

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

The Center for Autism

Specialized intensive training for autistic children- 3965 Conshohoken Ave-215-878-3400 www.thecenterforautism.org

The Autism Society of America

The Autism Society of America, Greater Philadelphia Chapter was established in 1977 by a dedicated group of parents with a strong desire to band together and be a united voice to represent individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders and spread awareness.
Click this link for safety toolkit http://www.nationalautismassociation.org/safetytoolkit http://www.asaphilly.org/

Autism Speaks

National Autism advocacy organization for families and professionals. www.autismspeaks.org

Variety Philadelphia

Variety Philadelphia has several programs for children with special needs and autism including: after school programs and camps; autism resources; and medical equiptment. 1520 Locust St. Call 215-735-0803 for info www.varietyphila.org

National Center for Learning Disabilities

Call 888-575-7373 for info www.ncld.org/

National Down Syndrome Society

800-221-4602
Click here for local support group www.ndss.org

Trisomy 21 (Down Syndrome) Program at CHOP

This program assesses the developmental, behavioral and health needs of children and adults with Down Syndrome. Also, they can coordinate community resources for families affected by Down as well as referral to parent support groups. Call 267-426-5283. www.chop.edu

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

PA Assistive Technology Foundation

The Pennsylvania Assistive Technology Foundation (PATF) is a non-profit organization that provides low-interest loans to people with disabilities and older adults so that they can buy the assistive technology devices and services they need. Call 484-674-0506. http://www.patf.us/

Assistive Technology Resources

See links below for info on assistive telecommunications (free phones and other technology) for eligible persons. Click here for Telecommunication Device Distribution Program (TDDP) or Assistive Technology

PA Elks Home Service Program

Consultation with Special Needs program to assist with: home care and equiptment; finding adaptive clothing and toys; and getting advise on educational and treatment issues. Call 814-781-7860. www.paelks.com/files/Homeserv.htm

Transition Map

www.transitionmap.org is an online hub of resources
throughout SE PA guiding youth with intellectual disabilities, their families, and the professionals who support them through the complex transition from special education to adult life in the community. Information is listed step-by-step, county-by-county so that users can easily access local resources.
www.transitionmap.org

PA Medical Home

Information for parents and health care professionals who take care of children with special health care needs. www.pamedicalhome.org

PA Medical Home Initiative Networking Site

Social networking website for families and advocates for Children with Special Needs. Get and give advice to others with special needs children. http://pamedicalhome4parents.ning.com/

Katie's Comets

Sports programs for children with disabilities. Go to website for more info. http://katieskomets.org/

Teen Resources

Check Out After School Programs and Education Handout as well!!

----HIGH SCHOOL GUIDANCE AND COLLEGE PREPARATION----

GEAR UP

Helps with college preparation and awareness to students in low-income communities. Starts in 6th or 7th grade and goes through high school- 215-400-4130 sshs.phila.k12.pa.us/offices/ccawareness/gearup.html

Office of College and Career Awareness

School District of Philadelphia's Office provides resources and guidance to Philadelphia's students to persue their dreams. Provides resources on college preparation and career development- 40 E. High Street- call 215-400-4130. www.phila.k12.pa.us/offices/ccawareness/

White-Williams Scholars

Gives monthly stipends to high-achieving, low-income public high school students that maintain A’s and B’s. Also publishes the Teen Philly (see below) Resource Guide that lists hundreds of activities and services for teens (a MUST for all teens and families)- 215 S. Broad Street, 5th Fl- 215-735-4480 www.wwscholars.org - Click here for Teen Philly Resource Guide

The Ellis Trust: Grants and Scholarships for High School Girls Residing in Philadelphia

The Ellis Trust provides financial assistance for school needs, extracurricular programs, summer camps and/or high school tuition for high-achieving girls in grades 9-12 who reside in Philadelphia. Eligible girls are from single parent families who meet federal reduced lunch income eligibility guidelines. Call 215-735-4483 with questions. www.wwscholars.org/ellis/

Philadelphia Futures

Philadelphia Futures prepares students from low-income families to enter and succeed in college by providing mentoring, academic enrichment, college guidance and financial incentives. Also publishes Step Up to College, a guide to the college and financial aid application processes that is distributed to all high school students; the Guide also is available free of charge on request.- 230 S. Braod St, 7th Fl-215-790-1666 philadelphiafutures.org

Youngs Scholars Program-U. of PA

The University of Pennsylvania's College of General Studies offers a special opportunity for academically exceptional local junior and senior high school students to take college courses with Penn students and earn full college credit-call 215-746-6901. www.sas.upenn.edu

College Access Program

Provides college readiness guidance for over 8,000 students a year- 3 offices- Center City- The Gallery I- 215-574-1341, North Phila. The Rivera Bldg, 2603 N. 5th Street, 4th Fl. 215-739-9360, and West Phila. 4601 Market Street, 3rd Fl 215-476-222 http://philaedfund.org/cap/index.html

KnowHow2Go

Great website for preparing for college from middle school on. www.knowhow2go.org

*** OUT OF SCHOOL YOUTH RESOURCES ***

Gateway to College

Gateway to College at Community College of Philadelphia is a scholarship program for School District of Philadelphia students, ages of 16-20, who have dropped out of school but have a desire to get back on track and earn a high school diploma and college credits. Call 215-751-8540 or go online for an application. www.ccp.edu/site/gateway/

School District of Phila. Re-Engagement Center

A one stop shopping resource center to help 16-21 year olds reenroll in diploma or GED programs. Call 215-400-6700 or visit the center at 440 North Broad Street Suite 1013 7am-6:30 pm M-F.

Project U Turn

Out of school? Want a high school diploma or GED? Call 1-877-TURN-180 for help. www.projectuturn.net/ - Click here for Guide to Education Programs for Out-of-School Youth

E3 Power Program

Helps out of school youth acquire the necessary skills and work experience tomake the transition into adulthood. Programs include: mentoring; college readiness; community service; GED; tutoring and support groups. 5 locations:

• Girard Branch 1215 Germantown Avenue 215-763-8870


• North Broad Branch 1231 North Broad Street 215-387-2134


• West Branch 4111 Lancaster Ave 215-387-2139


• Logan Branch 5201 Old York Rd 267-457-0557
  


• SW Branch 2210 S 71st St 267- 299- 2500
  

www.e3philly.org

YES- Youth Empowerment Services

YES’ year-round open entry program combines enticing media and art activities with proven counseling models, GED preparatory classes and job-readiness training. Call 215.769.0340 for info. www.yesphilly.org

PHEAA (PA Higher Education Assistance Agency)

A one-stop resource to help students meet their academic, financial aid, and career planning needs- 215-735-2877 www.pheaa.org

---REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH---

CHOICE Hotline (Concerns for Health Options, Information, Care and Education)

CHOICE provides information, counseling, education, and referrals to free or low cost reproductive health services including pregnancy options and testing, ECP, birth control, and STI and HIV testing throughout Philadelphia and surrounding counties. CHOICE Hotline 215-985-3300/Toll Free 1-800-84-TEENS/Spanish 215-985-3350..Click below for listing of sites www.choice-phila.org - Click here for listing of sites

Family Planning Council

The Council's mission is to ensure access to high quality, comprehensive, reproductive and related health and prevention services to primarily low-income individuals and families. Free clinics throughout the city. Call (215) 985-2600 for info. www.familyplanning.org

Youth Health Empowerment Project (Y-HEP)

An innovative youth development and sexual health program for adolescents in Philadelphia- offers peer health advice, case management, counseling, STD testing and family planning, free food and beverages, showers, free cloths, legal advice from a public defender- 112 N. Broad Street- 215-564-6388 www.y-hep.org

Planned Parenthood of SE PA

The mission of Planned Parenthood is to protect and enhance reproductive freedom and to increase access to reproductive health care. Provides birth control; prenatal care; STD screens; and sexual health education- 1144 Locust Street- 215-351-5500 www.plannedparenthood.org/ppsp/

Girls Inc. of Greater Philadelphia

Through the United Way, Girls, Inc. is dedicated to addressing the unique needs of girls through advocacy education and direct services including one to one mentoring relationships. Offers after school programs, family strengthening programs, SCOH services, and mentoring- 1315 Walnut Street, Suite 1400- 215-735-7775 www.girlsincpa-nj.org

Caring People Alliance

This is a comprehensive, community-based human service agency, that includesthe following programs for teens: Boys and Girls Club; after-school programs; summer camps; and recreation programs- 1819 JFK Bld, Suite 220- 215-545-5230 www.caringpeoplealliance.org

Action AIDS

Non-profit, community based social service organization which provides professional, individualized care to people with HIV/AIDs in Philadelphia- 1216 Arch Street, 6 th Floor 215-981-0088 www.actionaids.org

AIDS Hotline

Provides info on AIDs/HIV and STDs, family planning- 215-732-AIDS

Bebashi

Bebashi a full-service HIV/AIDS case management agency with a special interest in serving low-income people of color with HIV disease. They also have support groups for teens. 1217 Spring Garden St 1st Fl- 215-769-3561. www.bebashi.org

---MISCELLANEOUS TEEN RESOURCES---

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 215-386-4075
NOW for more information or to refer a youth in need.

Blueprint for a Safer Phila.-The GreatVine

Check it out! A site to honor Philly's Youth. Check out this site to see all the GREAT things our teens are doing. Nominate someone. Nominate yourself. www.phillyblueprint.com/thegreatvine

Suicide and Crisis Intervention

24-hour hotline- 215-686-4420

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

Help Teens Quit Smoking

Info on helping teens quit smoking. www.helpteensquit.com

Covenant House (Homeless Youth)

Covenant House Pennsylvania operates a 51-bed Crisis Center that provides emergency shelter and a host of support services through our Open Intake Policy. Any youth under the age of 21 in need of a place to stay is admitted, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. 31 East Armat Street-call 215-951-5411 www.covenanthousepa.org

Jr. Music Exec Program

The Junior Music Executive Program is an entertainment industry based initiative created to encourage high school students to go to school, graduate, and be successful by exposing them to careers in the music business. Call 215-552-8576 for info. www.jrmusicexec.com

TeenHealth.Fx

TeenHealthFX.com is your online resource for any and all questions regarding your health, your relationships, your body and your sexuality www.teenhealthfx.com

The Attic Youth Center

Provides a wide range of services to gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender youth in Philadelphia- 255 S. 16 th Street- 215-545-4331 www.atticyouthcenter.org

----VOLUNTEER AND JOB OPPORTUNITIES----

Philadelphia Youth Network-Summer Jobs and Internships

A non-profit organization dedicated to youth workforce development that promotes academic achievement and career success. Oversees youth employment and training programs through contracts with youth-serving organizations. 714 Market Street, Suite 304 Call 267-502-3800 and ask for listing of jobs/internships or go to Work Ready
www.pyninc.org/ - Click here for application

City of Phila Summer Internship Program

The “Summer in the City” High School Internship Program is a paid six-week internship. Students will spend 16-hours per week in an internship with a City department or office and an additional four hours each Friday in workplace skill and leadership development. Must be 16 years old. Call 267-502-3742 for info or go to website. www.phila.gov/experiencephila/highschool.html

Junior Zoo Apprentice Program

The Junior Zoo Apprentice Program (JZAP) is a three to four year work-based learning program for deserving Philadelphia area high school students. Must be 14 years old. Call 215-243-5310. www2.philadelphiazoo.org

Greater Philadelphia Cares

Multiple volunteer opportunities in the Philadelphia area-call 215-564-4544 for more info www.philacares.com

VolunteerWay

Powered by the United Way, VolunteerWay lists hundreds of volunteer opportunities in the Delaware Valley. Check out the website below for listings that fit your needs. http://www.volunteersolutions.org/

Volunteer Match

Match your interests with volunteer activities in your neighborhood. Go to website below. www.volunteermatch.org/

Do Something

Do something is a teen/young adult website where people learn, listen, speak, vote, volunteer, ask, and take action to make the world a better place. Dozens of volunteer, fundraising, and important national and international issues are featured on this site. Sign up and DO SOMETHING! www.dosomething.org

Job and Career Traing Listings for Teens

Please see attached for Listing - Click Here

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