Parent Information Page
Welcome to Pennsylvania's Family Centers' parent information page. We hope the information in these pages will be helpful to you. There are a number of people and resources who are available to assist you or answer your questions. Please call and let us know how we can better serve you.
Children and families our hope for the future.
Being a parent is the most important and sometimes hardest job you will ever have. You want what is best for your children: a loving family, good health, a good education, a safe caring community to grow up in and perhaps most importantly, hope for a bright future.
These things are important for children's healthy development and sometimes hard for parents alone to provide.
The Family Center can help, through information, programs and activities for your family.
Your family has unique strengths and needs. When you visit the Family Center, you won't be told what your family needs, you will be asked what you want. Family Centers are a new way of doing business, helping families help themselves and get the resources they need to be strong.
What types of services can I expect to find at the Family Center?
Family Centers help families care for themselves through the services they offer. Centers provide a variety of services and supports that meet the needs of families in their community. Participation in all services offered through family centers is voluntary and free. There are no fees associated with services offered through the center. Many of the services you will find at family centers are listed below.
Adult Self-Sufficiency
- Literacy tutoring
- GED classes
- Pre-employment counseling
- Vocational assessments, job training and counseling
- English as a Second Language
- Money Management
- Specialized computer training
- Childcare is available while parents are in training
Health Services
- Immunizations, tracking and referrals
- Health and developmental screenings for children
- Prenatal and childbirth education
- Linkages to primary health care and insurance providers
- Health, nutrition and safety education
Child Development & Parenting Education
- After school programs
- Parenting education
- Child development education
- Developmental screenings for children
- Parent support and education groups
- Adolescent parenting programs
Family Support
- Individual and family counseling and referrals
- Family-centered activities
- Teen support groups
- Assistance with basic needs (housing, shelter, food, etc.)
Service Access & Coordination
- Co-located services at Family Center sites ("one-stop shopping")
- Community and parent participation on collaborative boards
- Referrals to community services and programs
- Strong volunteer core
Contact your local Family Center to learn more about the services they offer.
Where are Family Centers located in Pennsylvania?
Being community-driven, family centers are located in places that are easy to get to. Many centers are school-based and provide a successful transition from early childhood programs. All centers are places within the community where parents can come together to share, support each other, and learn about resources within the community.
Click here for a list of state-funded Family Centers in Pennsylvania (PDF).
Click here to locate Family Centers in Pennsylvania (online)
