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BJWL Children's Program

When work or other issues make child care a challenge, parents can find safe supervision and growth-oriented activities under the auspices of the Beverly Jewel Wall Lovelace (BJWL) Children's Program. BJWL relieves job- and scheduling-related child care pressure with free, year-round, after-school and summer supervision that provides social, emotional, academic, recreational rewards. With locations at 18 public and subsidized housing sites throughout Pittsburgh and Allegheny County, BJWL strengthens the community, engages families, and enhances the safety of about 2,000 children ages 5 to 18.

Overview

Safe supervision and growth-oriented activities for the children of working or otherwise unavailable parents

Year-round, after-school and summer availability

Care offered at no charge for families who live in public and subsidized housing


Contact

To learn more about the Beverly Jewel Wall Lovelace Children's Program, call:

Information
412 363 1702 ext 1104


Kayla can keep her job

"As a single mom who works fulltime, I worry about not being there when my kids get home from school."

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Facts at a Glance

  • Designed for children between the ages of 5 and 18
  • Conducted at 18 public and Allegheny County subsidized housing sites
  • Serving an average of 2,000 children at any given time

Kayla's story

"As a single mom who works fulltime, my one big worry is not being able to be there when my kids get home from school. There's no one I can ask for backup, and the cost of daycare would wipe me out.

The Beverly Jewel Wall Lovelace (BJWL) Children's Program at Family Resources has enabled me to keep my job. I'm a full-time employee with Verizon Wireless, and my three children attend the BJWL program. Their ages are 5, 9, and 10. BJWL gives me a safe, affordable (free!) home away from home where my children can be nourished physically and mentally. My children get help with their homework, take field trips, and learn life skills, like how to be leaders and how to resolve conflicts. They're are taught to have pride in their community and in their work. They've learned that it's not where they come from that defines them, but who they are.

"The people at BJWL really care. I'm not saying they're angels, but they take their time with the children and help them with mistakes they may make."

"They keep me informed about everyday activities, and if they see something one of my children is doing that needs to be corrected, they make me aware of it. BJWL is a life-altering place. My children are growing physically, mentally (they make honor roll!), and emotionally. I also attend college, majoring in social work, and BJWL is helping me earn my degree, which will improve all of our lives."

-Kayla G.