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- Parent
education
The Nurturing Course is a 15-week series that
teaches parents and children how to develop healthy and non-abusive family
relationships.
OPEN REFERRAL, SLIDING FEE SCALE
Prevention Services Supervisor
or Intake, Information and Referral 412-363-1702
- Parent
support groups
Parents Anonymous is a volunteer-led, anonymous self-help group
for parents who have hit, beaten, or threatened their child, have expressed
concerns about their own parenting skills, or fear they may abuse their
child.
Peer support groups and parent education in an informal setting for
parents of young children, school-age children, and
teenagers, groups for teen parents and grandparents raising children;
group members give and receive help; many ongoing groups meet weekly.
OPEN REFERRAL, NO FEE TO CLIENT
Prevention Services Supervisor
or Intake, Information, and Referral 412-363-1702
- Home
visits
In-home visits for parents of young children
and expectant parents provide emotional support to isolated parents,
including teen parents; help with life skills and coaching in parenting
skills.
OPEN REFERRAL, NO FEE TO CLIENT
Prevention Services Supervisor
or Intake, Information, and Referral 412-363-1702
- Parent-teen
conflicts
The Parent-Teen Conflict Program provides support
for parents, pre-teens, and teens including parent education, support groups,
and referral to additional programs depending on the needs of the family.
OPEN REFERRAL
Intake, Information, and Referral 412-363-1702
- Families
with a child who has a serious emotional disturbance
Community Connections for Families (CCF) ensures
access to a wide range of services for children between the ages of 6
and 16 who have severe emotional disorders and their families. The
program includes outreach, parent support, advocacy in school and community
settings, and parent empowerment. Family Resources is the lead agency
for CCF in East Liberty and nearby neighborhoods and in McKeesport
Community Connections for Families
412-363-1702
- Parents
with questions
The Parenting WARMLINE offers immediate, confidential
telephone support, information, and referrals for any non-medical parenting
concern.
OPEN REFERRAL, NO FEE TO CLIENT
Within Allegheny County 412-641-4546/1-877-WARMLYN
Outside Allegheny County 1-800-641-4546
- Retreats
The Family Retreat Center offers parent education,
support, and recreational programming for family and neighborhood groups.
FLEXIBLE FEES
Family Retreat Center Supervisor 412-363-1702
- Family
Support Center in the Hill
The Hill District Center for Nurturing Families provides parent
education, parent support, family recreation, case management, advocacy,
and referral, with an emphasis on families with children ages birth through
five. Programs are designed and led by Family Support Center members.
NO FEE TO CLIENT
Hill District Center for Nurturing Families 412-683-7517
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COMMUNITY SERVICES FOR YOUTH
& CHILDREN
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- Beverly Jewel
Wall Lovelace Children's Program (BJWL), located in 19 public and subsidized
housing communities throughout Pittsburgh and Allegheny County, provides
safe after-school and summer programs six days a week for children ages
5-16. BJWL offers social, emotional, academic, recreational, and other resources
for families.
OPEN REFERRAL, NO FEE TO CLIENT
BJWL 412-363-1702
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FAMILIES IN CRISIS
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- Immediate response to families in crisis because of child abuse
or neglect
Crisis
Intervention Services are offered for families whose children are
at risk for being placed outside the home because of physical or emotional
abuse, neglect, or disclosure of sexual abuse; services include support/education
for families working toward reunification.
REQUIRES CYF REFERRAL, NO FEE TO CLIENT
Intake, Information, and Referral 412-363-1702
- Parent-teen conflicts
The Parent-Teen
Conflict Program offers crisis intervention, assessment, in-home counseling,
advocacy, and problem solving and coping strategies to help parents and
teens or pre-teens manage conflict.
OPEN REFERRAL
Intake, Information, and Referral 412-363-1702
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FAMILIES WITH ABUSED CHILDREN
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- Physically, sexually and emotionally abused and/or neglected
children
Outpatient
Psychotherapy Services include individual, family, group, couples,
and play therapy -- and collateral sessions -- as well as therapy for adults
who experienced abuse and/or other forms of family violence as children;
treatment services for non-abusing partners, psychiatric evaluation.
Intake, Information, and Referral
412-363-1702
Family-Based Mental Health Services provide
intensive, team-delivered and individualized mental health services in
the home for families with a child or adolescent (up to age 21) who is at
risk for out-of-home placement. Services include family and individual
therapy, crisis intervention, case management, and family support services.
REQUIRES MEDICAL ASSISTANCE, NO FEE TO CLIENT
Intake, Information, and Referral 412-363-1702
Family-Focused/Solution-Based Services provide
crisis intervention, assessment, individual and family therapy, resource
coordination/case management, and support and education about mental health
issues for children, adolescents, and adults to help family members cope
and improve their relationships.
Intake, Information, and Referral 412-363-1702
- Abused and neglected preschool children
The Therapeutic
Parents' and Children's Center provides therapeutic preschool services
for children with developmental delay and/or emotional disturbance who
may have experienced physical or sexual abuse or severe neglect, or who
may have witnessed family violence. Supportive services are provided to parents
and caregivers.
OPEN REFERRAL, NO FEE TO CLIENT
Intake, Information, and Referral 412-363-1702
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Family Resources works to ensure that all our services
are accessible to families that may not speak English fluently, offering
emotional and social support, counseling, help with life skills, coaching
in parenting skills, and advocacy in dealing with cultural and language
challenges.
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