FATHERS COLLABORATIVE COUNCIL OF WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA RESOURCE GUIDE FATHERS...We Matter
ames E. Faust said, “Nobel fatherhood gives us a glimpse of the Divine.” This is the best statement that I have ever heard on the subject. What does this mean, noble fatherhood? I believe it means that being a father is indeed a vocation in God’s service, and should be Jdone with serious and fierce determination, compassion, empathy and love. This is not to say that mistakes won’t be made, and that as fathers, we don’t struggle and stumble at times; but it is to say that we will do all of these things with strength, courage, taking nothing about the responsibilities of fatherhood frivolously or lightly. There is deep, profound love and satisfaction that is gained from wearing the title of father upon one’s heart.
Fathers are ordinary men turned by love into heroes, adventurers and story-tellers. This, in and of itself, is nothing less than a divine gift and responsibility. A man doesn’t need to be flawless to be a perfect father – quite the opposite – the flawlessness is in his commitment to his family. And so it is with these words I am honored and privileged to share this resource guide with the fathers of my communities. I hope it is helpful to you on your journey as a father.
Very Sincerely, Pittsburgh Office – (412) 665-5502 100 Sheridan Square, 3rd Floor Pittsburgh, PA 15206 Ed Gainey State Representative Harrisburg Office – (717) 783-1017 24th Legislative District – Allegheny County 116 B East Wing, PO Box 202024 The Pennsylvania House of Representatives Harrisburg, PA 17120-2024
TABLE OF CONTENTS PA 2-1-1...... 1 Allegheny Link...... 1 PCIT Providers in Allegheny County...... 1 Fatherhood Collaborative Council Members...... 2 Re-Entry Programs...... 4 Workforce & Career Development...... 5 Training Centers & Apprenticeship Programs...... 8 Education: Early Childhood 0-5...... 9 Education: School Age Resources...... 10 Education: Adult GED/ESL Education Resources...... 11 Mental Health Services...... 11 Drug and Alcohol...... 13 Health Clinic Services...... 15 Utility Assistance...... 16 Special Needs...... 18 Clothing...... 18 Food Banks...... 21 Housing – DHS...... 22 Legal Contacts...... 25 Shelters...... 27 Utilities...... 29 PA 2-1-1 • PCIT
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Allegheny Link
The mission of the Allegheny Link is to simplify and streamline access to services and supports in an effort to help individuals and families maintain their independence, dignity and quality of life.
The Allegheny Link provides a wide array of services to Allegheny County residents: with a disability • over the age of 60 with or without a disability who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness • professionals in the human services systems
Contact: 866-730-2368 • Website: http://www.alleghenycounty.us/Human-Services/About/Contact/Allegheny-Link.aspx
PCIT Providers in Allegheny County (Parent-Child Interaction Therapy)
The Allegheny County Department of Human Services (DHS) is in the process of constructing additional PCIT playrooms within strategically located, secure, non-stigmatizing environments. These existing Family Support Centers, funded by the DHS Office of Children, Youthh and Families (OCYF), are not only more inviting than mental health clinics, but are locations that are already a valued part of the communities they serve. Each of the following sites have been paired with a PCIT provider.
Duquesne Family Support Center • PCIT: Family Resources of PA REFERRAL PROCESS 849 Braddock Avenue, Braddock, PA 15104 • 412-273-4614 Make a direct referral to the provider Braddock Family Care Connection • PCIT: Family Resources of PA of the family’s choice. One Library Place, Duquesne, PA 15110 • 412-469-9870 • Be sure to select PCIT from the Service Hazelwood Family Support Center • PCIT: Wesley Spectrum Services Tree in order to docuement the referral. 5066 Second Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15207 • 412-488-2751 • Hilltop Family Care Connection • PCIT: WPIC – Matilda Theiss The provider will do an assessment 1630 Arlington Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15210 • 412-432-1638 to confirm elegibility. • Providence Family Support Center • PCIT: Wesley Spectrum Services health service by CCBHO and 3113 Brighton Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 • 412-766-6730 private insurance.
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Allegheny Intermediate Unit (AIU) Responsible Fatherhood Program* Service Area: Allegheny County Larry Klinger – 412-394-5955, [email protected] Mike Smith – 412-771-6817, [email protected] Art Johnson – 412-924-1701, [email protected] Jeanette Casciato/Head Start – 412-394-4594, [email protected]
The AIU Responsiblle Fatherhood Program works through a variety of family centers and early childhood programs including Head Start.
The program is designed to support fathers as they overcome parental and employment challenges. By providing the fathers with different opportunities and experiences, the program equips them to become more self-sufficient and nurturing. Our program focuses on economic self-sufficiency, healthy development of children and effective parenting. www.aiu3.net
Allegheny Family Network – Father Involved Now* Service Area: Allegheny County George J. Fleming – 412-246-2030, ext. 116, [email protected]
The Allegheny Family Network helps empower, promote and support fathers in being positive role models for their children. www.alleghenyfamilynetwork.org
Children, Youth & Families’ DADS Program* Service Area: Allegheny County – www.alleghenycounty.us/dhs/DADS/aspx Jerry D. Harvey – 412-350-2824, jerryd.harvey@ allghenycounty.uss Al Martin – 412-402-8612, [email protected]
The DADS Support Group Program assists fathers whose children are involved in the state’s child welfare system. The program helps dads understand the child welfare system, helping them to be reunited with their children. www.alleghenycounty.us
Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh – Family Care Connection Service Area: Braddock, Hilltop (Mt. Oliver), Lawrenceville, Rankin, Turtle Creek John M. Burwell – Office: 412-273-4610, ext. 402, Direct: 412-273-6452, [email protected]
Encourages men to become better fathers and husbands by having a positive impact on the health and wellness of the entire family. Develop opportunities for parent/child and family engagement; with a focus on home visiting, parent education and life skills
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Family Resources – Hill District Center for Nuturing Families Service Area: Hill District, Uptown, Oakland Kenneth Strother – 412-726-0388, [email protected]
This program is designed to help fathers who have children ages birth to five manage stress, improve communication and co-parenting skills, increase awareness of different parenting styles, while strengthening peer support among fathers. www.familyresourcesofpa.org
Franklin Center of Beaver County Service Area: Beaver County Shon Owens – 724-378-2882, ext.11, [email protected] Lispert Dowdell – 724-378-2882, ext. 40, [email protected]
Fatherhood Initiative of Beaver County will strengthen the institution of fatherhood and empower fathers to become responsible, accountable, committed, and loving role models to their children by providing training and opportunities that will allow them to be actively engaged in the lives of their children. www.franklincenter.org
The Kingsley Association – Dads on Point Service Area: Highland Park, East Liberty, Garfield, Lincoln-Larimer Thomas Washington – 412-362-7609, ext. 162 [email protected]
Dads on Point enhances fathers’ outlook on parenting, through the eyes of everyday fathers. Throughout the program, fathers will develop knowledge about themselves and their children through many topics, including communication, expression of emotion, traits of successful fathers, discipline, health and wellness. www.kingsleyassociation.org
State Government – Representative Ed Gainey Melvin Hubbard El – 412-665-5502, [email protected]
Our office is committed to serving men, young men and their families through educational and community outreach services. We also support and advocate the presence of fathers and men in the lives of children. www.pahouse.com/gainey
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RE-ENTRY PROGRAMS
Allegheny County Jail Collaborative/Offender Re-Integration Program Contact: Amy Kroll • 412-350-5038
Description: Works to create a system of services available during incarceration and upon release, that can strengthen and support successful reentry and reintegration for offenders into their families and community and help them to sustain a productive way of living. A coalition of Department of Human Services (DHS), the Allegheny County Jail (ACJ), and the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD), focused on increasing public safety and reducing recidivism.
Eligibility: Allegheny County Jail inmates
Eighth Avenue Place – Ex-Offender Re-Entry Support Contact: Rev. Keith Kaufold • 811 West Street • Homestead, PA 15120 • 412-461-1619 • www.eighthaveplace.com
Description: Provides support, job training and employment postings, life skills training, Christian mentorship, Christian twelve step groups, and training in evangelism for adults who are transitioning from prison into the community. Service available Monday, Wednesday and Friday only.
Eligibility: Ex-offenders or adults recently released from jail
Human Services Administration Organization - Reentry Program Contact: Roz Pielin, ext. 101 or Mrs Sykes, ext. 100 • 2801 Custer Avenue • Pittsburgh, PA 15227 412-301-8220 • Fax: 412-858-3900 • Email: [email protected] • www.hsao.info
Description: Helps prevent people from returning to jail by offering pre- and post-release services. Services in the Allegheny Count Jail include: job preparation, life skills, family support and relationship classes, GED preparation, Adult Basic Education, vocational education, housing preparation, drug and alcohol treatment, anger management, mentoring, connection with probation, and release planning. Additional post-release services in the community include: housing and job placement; assistance with rent, food, and clothing; transportation; photo ID, medical and public assistance; family services; child care assistance; continuation of GED; drug and alcohol treatment; and mentoring.
Eligibility: Men and women who have been sentenced in Allegheny county or who are inmates of the Allegheny County Jail. The program is currently available to individuals without detainers (out-of-county detainers, out-of-state detainers, or U.S. Marshall/federal detainers)
Southwestern Pennsylvania Re-Entry Coalition Contact: Tracey Reaveas • [email protected] • 305 East Eighth Avenue • Homestead, PA 15120-1517 412-464-4000, ext. 4027 • Fax: 412-464-1750 • Email: [email protected] • http://monvalleyinitiative.com/
Description: Help for ex-offenders as they re-enter society and the workforce. Coordinates resources for individuals whose criminal record creates barriers to self-sufficiency and employment. Offers workshops on criminal record expungement and pardons in Pennsylvania.
Eligibility: Ex-offenders or those with a criminal record.
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Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh - Allegheny County Jail Collaborative (ACJC) Contact: Jacqueline Carter, Administrative Assistant • 610 Wood Street • Pittsburgh, PA 15222 Main Phone: 412-227-5021 • Email: [email protected] • www.ulpgh.org
Description: Provides resources and employment information to pre-release offenders to aid their transition from prison and back into the job market. Pre-release offenders can receive: Guidance with career and life decisions, Job readiness, Problem solving methods, Communication skills, Job etiquette, Life planning and stability
Jubilee Association Prison Ministry Contact: Sr. Liguori Rossner • 2005 Wyandotte Street • Pittsburgh, PA 15219 412-261-5417 • Email: [email protected] • www.jubileesoupkitchen.org
Description: Prison Ministry located at Allegheny County Jail; works with families, provides food and clothing, visits and offers support, correspondence, and release transition assistance to residents.
Eligibility: Jubilee Association
WORKFORCE & CAREER DEVELOPMENT
Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania - RISE Project Contact: Whitney Miles • 2400 East Carson Street • Pittsburgh, PA 15203 • 412-632-1742 http://www.goodwillswpa.org
Description: The RISE Project (Reentry through Industry Specific Education) is a pre-apprenticeship construction training program for facilities maintenance created in conjunction with Home Builder’s Institute.
Eligibility: Ages 17 to 24. • Participants must currently be out of school, but do not need a high school diploma or have earned their GED credential.
Mon Valley Initiative – Workforce and Business Development Program Contact: Tracey Reaves • Workforce Development Director • [email protected] 305 East Eighth Avenue • Homestead, PA 15120-1517 • 412-464-4027 http://monvalleyinitiative.com/main.asp?page={03F1B36E-743E-4A8F-9633-08675CAE6EE6}
Description: Assists unemployed and under-employed regional job seekers. Offers job search and placement assistance, job fairs, career counseling, job clubs, and a computer lab for job seekers. Special services for ex-offenders include job clubs and workshops on criminal record expungement and pardons in Pennsylvania.
Eligibility: Open to Mon Valley and Allegheny County residents who are unemployed or under-employed, regardless of income.
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WORKFORCE & CAREER DEVELOPMENT (cont’d.)
Jewish Family and Children’s Services Career Development Center Contact: Wendy Solomon • [email protected] • 5743 Bartlett Street • Pittsburgh, PA 15217 • 412-422-5627 Service Location Email: [email protected] • www.careerdevelopmentcenter.org
Description: Provides career counseling, job search assistance and career development services for individuals who are unemployed or underemployed, career changers and those looking to re-enter the workforce or enter the workforce for the first time. An ongoing series of workshops is free to all who are interested and includes everything from the art of networking and resume writing to a job seekers’ support group. Immigrant employment specialists provide employment services to immigrants. Also open to the public is a CDC center with access to computers and many other resources to assist in job searching. There is a $20 charge per workshop for those not enrolled in CDC programs which include workshop participation (e.g., City, County, maturity Works, Word-Able or Shalom programs.)
Eligibility: Displaced workers, homemakers returning to workforce, college students entering the workforce & people changing careers.
Pittsburgh Disability Employment Project for Freedom Contact: Bonnie Rubin • Email: [email protected] • 1323 Forbes Avenue, Suite 232 • Pittsburgh, PA 15219 412-246-4434 • www.projectforfreedom.org
Description: Pittsburgh Disability Employment Project for Freedom provides a business directed training resulting in competitive employment for people with disabilities. Project for Freedom is a 10-week training program followed by a 2-week job shadow/internship experience. The training is focused on beginner to intermediate level computer skills, call center support, job search and professional skills. Students are evaluated for employment opportunities based on both hard skills related to their potential profession and soft skills such as communication, interpersonal skills, work ethic, and leadership. The purpose of this program is placement in unsupported competitive employment. Goals include: • Learn valuable customer service skills (NO collections/telemarketing), Windows 7, Microsoft Office, computer security and more. • Develop soft skills for workplace success: critical thinking, problem solving, communication, attitude, teamwork and ethics. • Gain job hunting skills, develop a resume, polish interviewing and public speaking skills. • Discuss employment goals and opportunities, and meet with our corporate partners for possible recruitment.
Eligibility: • An individual with a diagnosed disability • Someone who is ready to go to work with realistic employment goals • A person who can absorb and assimilate information at the community college level • An individual that is motivated and focused • Someone who can function in daily life and make independent decisions • An individual with appropriate behavior skills for the classroom and work
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Eastside Neighborhood Employment Center Contact: Dean Matthew • 5321 Penn Avenue • Pittsburgh, PA 15224 • 412-362-8580 Email: [email protected]
Description: Assists with resume writing, job leads, interview preparation training referrals, and career assistance for adults and youth. A career counselor for youth, ages 14 to 21, helps with job readiness, resume preparation and job search/placement. Free computer classes offered.
Goodwill of Southwestern PA - Job Training and Workforce Development Contact: Andrew Breanan, Admissions Specialist • Email: [email protected] 118 52nd Street • Robert S. Foltz Building • Pittsburgh, PA 15201 • 412-632-1706 http://www.goodwillswpa.org/workforce-development
Description: Assessment services, employment skills training, job readiness workplace training, job placement assistance, job search services
PA CareerLink – Beaver County Contact: Alisa Hatchett • 285 Beaver Valley Mall, Route 18 • Monaca, PA 15061 • 724-728-4860, ext. 228 Email: [email protected] • Web Address: www.pacareerlink.state.pa.us
Description: The PA CareerLink is a one-stop job center that provides an array of employment and training services in a convenient, easily accessible location.
Eligibility: Adult, Unemployed. Participants must be registered with CareerLink in order to attend computer classes.
Job Training for Beaver County Inc. Contact: Beaver Valley Mall, Suite 277 • Monaca, PA 15061 • 724-728-2020 • www.jtbc.org
Description: Job Training for Beaver County Inc., is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization that provides employment and training services for Beaver County’s economically disadvantaged in-school/out-of-school youth, welfare clients, adults and dislocated workers.
Eligibility: Anyone old enough to work and in need of employment and job training services.
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TRAINING CENTERS & APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS
Forbes Road Career and Technology Center Contact: Christine Scalise, Adult Training Coordinator • 412-373-8100, ext.253 607 Beatty Road • Monroeville, PA 15146-1550 • www.forbesroad.com Description: A public secondary career and technology center offering Adult Vocational Training. Eligibility: Allegheny
New Century Careers Contact: 305 East Carson Street • Pittsburgh, PA 15219 • 412-258-6620 • http://www.ncsquared.com/ Description: New Century Careers was established as a non-profit organization in 1999. Since then New Century Careers has strived to grow the skills of the Southwestern Pennsylvania Manufacturing workforce. Developing southwestern Pennsylvania’s manufacturing workforce is what we do. Whether you are looking for your first job, making a transition in your career, or looking for new opportunities, New Century Careers is here to help. Check out our various programs to see what the right fit is for you.
Bidwell Training Center Contact: 1650 Metropolitan Street, Suite 100 • Pittsburgh, PA 15233 • 412-323-4000, ext. 150 Email: [email protected] • www.bidwell-training.org Description: Accredited nonprofit, post-secondary training facility. Short-term training available in: Culinary arts, chemical laboratory technician, horticulture technology, eMA: electronic record medical assistant, pharmacy technician, medical claims processor and medical coder. In addition, Academic Support Center offers academic remediation for those that aspire to enroll in Bidwell Training Center’s majors. Eligibility: Intake Procedure – Call • High School Diploma or G.E.D.
Trade Institute of Pittsburgh Contact: Stephen Shelton • 8012 Conemaugh Street • Pittsburgh, PA 15221 • 412-580-4822 • Fax: 412-247-1449 Email: [email protected]
For information on classes or enrollment, call Susan Shelton, Administrator at 412.580.4822 or Email [email protected]
Description: At Trade Institute of Pittsburgh, we will help each student work through life “stuff”; which is almost harder than teaching a trade. As the school staff grows, a full time counselor will be employed to help all students with such issues as obtaining a drivers license, opening a checking account, buying their first car, or just being someone to talk to. We will use our contacts in the trades to assist in placing the students with the local contractors and employers once they have graduated.
A. Philip Randolph Institute (APRI) Contact: Register online first by going topittsburghapri.org and clicking on the drop down menu Breaking the Chains of Poverty • 60 Blvd. of the Allies • Gateway 5, Second Floor • Pittsburgh, PA 15222 • 412-562-2432 Description: A pre-apprenticeship Green Job-Training Program administered by the A. Phillip Randolph Institute’s Pittsburgh Chapter and facilitated in partnership with United Steelworkers, Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh and GTECH Strategies. The goal is to promote living wage jobs and union membership for the minority community. In 2011 82 people were trained, 75% completed the program and 58% obtained employment.
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EDUCATION: EARLY CHILDHOOD 0-5
Head Start / Early Head Start Contact: (1-866-214-KIDS (5437)) to enroll
There are several Head Start, Early Head Start and Pre-K Counts programs available in Allegheny County including the City of Pittsburgh. Please use the following to find additional information:
Allegheny Intermediate Unit • 475 East Waterfront Drive • Homestead, PA 15120 • 412-394-5798
Pittsburgh Public Schools Early Childhood Education • Conroy Early Childhood Center 1398 Page Street • Building A, Room 226 • Pittsburgh, PA 15233 • 412-325-4291
COTRAIC – Council of Three Rivers American Indians Centers • 120 Charles Street • Pittsburgh, PA 15238 412-782-4457
Description: A preschool program for children ages 3-5 and their families; includes educational, health, nutritional, and social services, parent involvement, and handicapped services. If any of the following are true
Eligibility: • Your household income is at or below 100% FPIG • Your family receives or has received Public Assistance (TANF/Pa. DHS) benefits within the previous 12 months or the last calendar year • Your child(ren) is in foster care Head Start logo • Your family is receiving SSI benefits • Your family is homeless
AIU DART Program Contact: 475 East Waterfront Drive • Homestead, PA 15120 • 412-394-5904
Description: DART’s purpose is to discover eligible young children who have a developmental delay, provide in-depth assessment aimed at identifying a child’s individual strengths and needs, and recommend and provide appropriate early intervention services.
Eligibility: Toddlers and preschoolers who have not yet entered kindergarten (age 3-5).
ACHIEVA Early Intervention Program Contact: Sharon Richards, M.Ed. • 711 Bingham Street • Pittsburgh, PA 15203 • 412-995-5000, ext. 487 1-888-272-7229
Description: Individualized programs in homes and community settings that include: developmental specialist therapies; speech, physical, occupational therapies; and behavioral, vision and hearing specialists for infants and toddlers with developmental delays and/or disabilities.
Eligibility: Ages (0-3) birth-three with developmental delays or any disability condition.
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EDUCATION: EARLY CHILDHOOD 0-5 (cont’d.)
Child Care Information Services ( CCIS) – Allegheny County Contact: Tra’ Ward, Parent Resource and Referral Supervisor • 305 Wood Street, 3rd floor • Pittsburgh, PA 15222 412-261-2273 • Hotline: 800-392-3131 • Email: [email protected] • www.dhs.state.pa.us
Description: The CCIS is a state and federally funded program that provides resources on types of child care available and how to select quality child care, including Keystone STARS facilities; referrals to child care providers meeting specific needs; and financial assistance to pay for child care.
Eligibility: Parent(s) must be working 20 hours per week or be attending school or training 10 hours per week while working at least 10 hours per week. The family’s monthly income must be less that 200% of the Federal Poverty Level. Special provisions are made for teen parents and parents receiving TANF benefits through the County Assistance office
EDUCATION: SCHOOL AGE RESOURCES
Education Law Center – Pittsburgh Office Contact: Nancy Hubley, Pittsburgh Director • 412-258-2121 • [email protected] • www.elc-pa.org
Description: Provides advocacy and professional support to ensure that public education is a reality for Pennsylvania’s most vulnerable children.
Eligibility: All students from birth to age 21 with public education issues
PEAL Center (Parent Education & Advocacy Leadership) Contact: Elisabeth Healey, Executive Director • 119 Penn Avenue, Suite 400 • Pittsburgh, PA 15222 412-281-4404 • Hotline: 866-950-1040
Description: Provides training, information and technical assistance to help parents in western and central Pennsylvania become more effective advocates for their children. Services include: information about the special education system and workshops on disability issues.
Eligibility: Individuals with disabilities, their families and friends; organizations that work with people with disabilities
Education for Children & Youth Experiencing Homelessness Contact: Nicole Anderson • 412-394-5894 • Fax: 412-394-5835 • [email protected]
Description: To ensure that homeless children and youth have access to the same free appropriate public education as other children and youth, the McKinney Act of 1987 was reauthorized under the McKinney-Vento Legislation. The Educational items became law on July 1, 2002 under the No Child Left Behind Act. The Allegheny Education for Children & Youth Experiencing Homelessness has been providing educational and enrichment programs for homeless children and youth since the 1990-1991 school term.
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EDUCATION: ADULT GED / ESL EDUCATION RESOURCES
Allegheny Intermediate Unit – Adult Education Contact: Clara Folino, Community Education Coordinator • 1401 Forbes Avenue, Suite 225 Pittsburgh, PA 15219 • [email protected] • 412-281-4494
Description: Adult Basic Education (ABE): helps adults acquire the knowledge and skills they need in order to carry out daily responsibilities at home, in the community and in the workplace. General Educational Development (GED) Classes: Preparation classes to help students successfully complete the five sections of the General Educational Development Test: Writing skills, Social Studies, Science, Literature and the Arts and Math.
Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council Contact: Rebecca Carpenter, Projects Director • 412-393-7638 • [email protected] 411 Seventh Avenue, Suite 550 • Pittsburgh, PA 15219 • 412-393-7600 • www.gplc.org
Description: Offers one-to-one and small-group instruction in basic reading, writing, computer instruction and math to out-of-school adults. Other services include GED classes, job preparation assistance, and English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction. GPLC is a GED test site.
MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic Hill Satellite Center Contact: 3501 Forbes Avenue • Pittsburgh, PA 15213 • 412-261-2298 • www.wpic.pitt.edu
Description: A full range of outpatient services for those with mental/emotional problems. Treatment includes individual, group, and family therapy, medication administration, and special on and off-site group therapeutic activities.
Eligibility: Dependent on Program • Service Area: Allegheny County • Intake: Call for appointment 412-264-2000 (follow the prompts)
Family Resources – Family Based Mental Health Service Contact: 1425 Forbes Avenue • Pittsburgh, PA 15219 • 412-363-1702 • www.familyresourcesofpa.org
Description: Provides intensive individualized mental health services in the home for children and adolescents up to age 21 who are at risk for out-of-home placement.
Eligibility: Children and adolescents up to age 21 who are at risk for out-of-home placement. Must be on medical assitance. • Service Area: Allegheny County
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MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES (cont’d.)
Family Links – Shelter Plus Contact: Irene Anderson-Sparks • 1601 Fifth Avenue • Pittsburgh, PA 15219 • 412-343-7166 • www.familylinks.org
Description: Housing assistance and case management services for homeless individuals and families with documented mental health and/or substance abuse issues.
Eligibility: Homeless individuals and families with documented mental health and/or substance abuse issues. Service Area: Allegheny County • Intake: Referral through a variety of sources including self walk-in, family members and other agencies
Pittsburgh Mercy Health System Contact: Judy Irvin • 903 Watson Street • Pittsburgh, PA 15219 • 412-263-2545 • www.pmhs.org
Description: Drop-in center which provides recreation, socialization, entertainment, education, pre-employment training, job placement, peer support, and advocacy for mental health consumers. Offers primary care service health clinics through Operation Safety Net two days per week for client.
Eligibility: Persons who have mental illness or are homeless. • Service Area: Allegheny County • Intake: Walk-in
YMCA Centre Avenue Supportive Housing Program Contact: Mr. Toney Robinson • 2621 Centre Avenue • Pittsburgh, PA 15219 • 412-621-1762 • [email protected]
Description: Provides housing and supportive services to homeless men with disabilities. Services include counseling, recreational activities, access to mental health and substance abuse treatment, community skills instruction, and job placement.
Eligibility: Homeless men with disabilities. If diagnosed with mental health or drug and alcohol issues, must attend treatment regularly. • Service Area: Allegheny County • Intake: SRO Housing by appointment. Picture ID, proof of income
YMCA Centre Avenue Supportive Housing Program Contact: Hazel or Felton • 2621 Centre Avenue • Pittsburgh, PA 15219 • 412-621-1762
Eligibility: Homeless men 21 and older with Act 31 & 32 background check.
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Catholic Charities of Beaver County Contact: Beaver County Office • 276 East End Avenue • Beaver, PA 15009 • 724-775-0758 Email: [email protected] • Hours: 8:30am - 4:30pm, Monday-Friday • Evenings by appointment
Description: Family Counseling, Outpatient Counseling, Retreats, Individual Counseling, Psychology and Workshops used in treating Addictions, Anger Management, Depression, Divorce and Separation Issues, Grief and Loss, Life Transitions, Work Related Issues and Job Loss.
Eligibility: Varies according to the program and funding sources used
DRUG AND ALCOHOL
Pittsburgh Community Services Contact: Cecelia Jenkins • 249 North Craig Street • Pittsburgh, PA 15213 • 412-904-4700
Description: Provides direct services and contracts with partners and other community-based agencies to provide recreation, transportation, community organization, employment and training, nutrition, housing, outreach/refferal, drug/alcohol, homemaker, health, education, consumer, and other vital services. Designee agency for Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) monies.
Eligibility: Subcontractors serve city of Pittsburgh, residents who meet financial guidelines, 125% of poverty level, or HUD guidelines. • Service Area: Allegheny County • Intake: Call – Referrals will be made to subcontractors.
Gateway Rehabilitation Center – Squirrel Hill Contact: 5818 Forbes Avenue • Squirrel Hill Professional Suites • Pittsburgh, PA 15217-1602 412-697-0928 • www.gatewayrehab.org
Description: Provides prevention, treatment, education, and research of substance abuse and alcoholism.
Eligibility: Call the number provided • Service Area: Allegheny County • Intake: Call the number provided
Gateway Rehabilitation Center – Aliquippa/Beaver Falls Contact: Rutter House • 100 Moffett Run Road • Aliquippa, PA 15001 • 412-604-8900 or Toll Free: 800-472-1177 Moffett House • 1217 7th Avenue, 3rd Floor • Beaver Falls, PA • 15010 • 724-846-6145 or Toll Free: 800-472-1177
Description: Gateway Rehabilitation Center offers a variety of alcohol and/or other drug treatments that have been successfully proven.
Eligibility: Call the number provided • Service Area: Allegheny and Beaver Counties
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DRUG AND ALCOHOL (cont’d.)
Central Outreach and Referral Service Contact: 1800 Centre Avenue • Pittsburgh, PA 15219 • 412-471-9806 • [email protected]
Description: Help to place individuals into drug and alcohol treatment programs. Offers confidential HIV testing. Works with families of persons with addictions.
Eligibility: Call the number provided • Service Area: Allegheny County • Intake: Call or walk-in. No appointment needed.
Drug and Alcohol Services, Allegheny County Contact: One Smithfield Street • Pittsburgh, PA 15222 • 412-350-3328 www.alleghenycounty.us/dhs/substanceabuse.aspx
Description: The Office of Behavioral Health, Bureau of Drug and Alcohol Services provides through approximately 30 community-based agencies services designed to prevent and treat substance abuse addiction.
Eligibility: Call the number provided • Service Area: Allegheny County • Intake: Call the number provided
Familylinks Recovery Support Center/Outpatient Alcohol and Drug Programs Contact: 250 Shady Avenue • Pittsburgh, PA 15206 • 412-661-1800 • www.familylinks.org
Description: Alcohol and other drugs outpatient services (AOD). AOD provides partial hospitalization, Intensive Outpatient and Standard Outpatient services for chemically dependent adults, including those with co-ocurring disorders, and their families. Standard Outpatient provides services for women, men, and adolescents, while the Partial Hospital and Intensive Outpatient Programs are coed, adult services. Suboxone services.
Eligibility: Adolescents and adult chemically dependent/addicted clients and clients with co-ocurring diagnosis. Service Area: Allegheny County • Intake: Referral through a variety of sources including self (walk-in), family members and other agencies.
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HEALTH CLINIC SERVICES
Pittsburgh Mercy Health System, Mercy Community Health, Operation Safety Net Contact: Judy Irvin • 903 Watson Street • Pittsburgh, PA 15219 • 412-263-2545 • www.pmhs.org
Description: Drop-in center that provides recreation, socialization, entertainment, education, pre-employment training, job placement, peer support, and advocacy for mental health consumers. Offers primary care service health clinics through Operation Safety Net two days per week for clients or homeless, mentally ill persons.
Eligibility: Persons who have mental illness or are homeless. • Service Area: Allegheny County • Intake: Walk-in
Allegheny County Health Department Contact: Larry Kanterman • 1835 Centre Avenue • Pittsburgh, PA 15219 • 412-392-4462 www.achd.net/dental/idex.html
Description: Provides preventive and corrective treatment for children, ages 1 through 20 years of age.
Eligibility: Children age 1 to 20 who meet the financial guidelines (includes those on Medical Assistance) Service Area: Allegheny County • Intake: Call clinic office
Primary Care Health Services, Inc. Hill House Health Center Contact: 1835 Centre Avenue • Pittsburgh, PA 15219 • 412-261-0937 • [email protected]
Description: Pregnancy testing, family planning, obstetrics, podiatry, minor surgery, complete X-rays, EKG’s, laboratory services, adult medicine, physical exams, pediatrics including early screening and immunizations, mental health component including psyciatric an psychological services, pharmacy, social services, health education, and transportation in selected cases. Tenen pregnancy prevention program provides sexuality education to community groups.
Eligibility: No restrictions • Service Area: Allegheny County • Intake: Walk-in or call number provided
Children’s Hospital Ronald McDonald Contact: Downtown Pittsburgh (Forbes Avenue) • Pittsburgh, PA 15219 • 412-352-1059 www.chp.edu/CHP/ronald+mcdonald+care+mobile
Description: Offers adolescent health care, asthma care, hearing and vision screenings, immunizations, referrals for specialty care, routine physical exams, sick child visits, well-child and infant care. Children only up to 21 years of age
Eligibility: Service Area: Allegheny County • Intake: Call • UPMC Downtown
UPMC Downtown Contact: Ms. Maureen Wholey • 339 Sixth Avenue, 4th Floor • Pittsburgh, PA 15219 • 412-560-8762
Description: Comprehensive adult care and full preventative services including routine and specialty medical care, physical exams, women’s health services (including the Women’s Health Center and Mammography), stress management, laboratory and X-ray services, and cancer screenings.
Eligibility: Adults • Service Area: Allegheny County • Intake: Walk-in or call for appointment
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UTILITY ASSISTANCE
Pittsburgh Community Services Contact: Hours of Operation: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm • 249 North Craig Street • Pittsburgh, PA 15213 412-904-4811
Description: Provides screening for individuals who want to apply for a Dollar Energy Fund Screening.
Eligibility: Has limited help available for city residents who need utility assistance. Must reside in the city and be at or below 125% of fpg. • Service Area: Allegheny County • Intake: City residents who are at or below 125% of fpg or who meet Dollar Energy Fund guidelines.
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Pittsburgh, Inc. Team Hope/Dollar Energy Assistance Contact: Hours of Operation: Walk-ins 9:00 am – 3:00 pm • Thomas Franz • 212 Ninth Street Pittsburgh, PA 15222 • 412-456-6999 • Fax 412-456-9699 • www.ccpgh.org
Description: Acts as a screening agency for Dollar Energy Fund. Dollar Energy Fund is only accepting applications if the lights are currently turned off.
Eligibility: Open to anyone interested and eligible. Free – no fees. • Service Area: Allegheny County Intake: An online application for services or referrals must be submitted. • No application is required for disaster assistance. • Call the Catholic Charities office in your county. • Proof of income may be required.
Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh Contact: Hours of Operation: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm weekdays, summer 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. • 610 Wood Street Pittsburgh, PA 15222 • 412-227-4802 • Fax: 412-227-4870 • www.ulpgh.org
Description: Assistance with LiHEAP applications. Callers can complete their application over the phone and may be able to aoid a trip to the County Assistance Office
Eligibility: Low Income • Service Area: Allegheny County • Intake: Call
Action Housing, Inc. Contact: Hours of Operation: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm • 5947 Penn Avenue, Suite 950 • Pittsburgh, PA 15219 412-227-5700 • [email protected]
Description: Weatherization – City of Pittsburgh: Conserves energy through installation and other energy conversation measures for low income homeowners and renters. The program will replace cracked windows, weatherstrip, install door sweeps and other projects. Action Housing may be able to assist with getting broken furnaces repaired.
Eligibility: Low income families, elderly, and persons with disabilities. • Must be able to meet financial requirements. • Free – no fees • Service Area: Allegheny County • Intake: Proof of income and financial hardship. • Call for appointment.
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Telephone assistance programs – Greater Pittsburgh East Contact: Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday, 7:30 am – 5:00 pm. • 5947 Penn Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15206-3844 • 412-645-7400 • Hotline: 800-692-7462 • Fax: 412-645-7008 • www.dhs.state.pa.us
Description: Programs to lower the cost of telephone bills for eligible customers of qualified telephone services.
Eligibility: Low Income Adults • Free – no fees • Service Area: Allegheny County • Intake: Walk-in, call or visit website
Urban Redevelopment Authority Pittsburgh – PHRP Plus for Energy Efficiency Contact: Hours of Operation: 8:15 am – 5:00 pm, weekdays • Ms. Jarmele Fairclaugh 200 Ross Street, 10th Floor • Pittsburgh, PA 15219 • 412-255-6600 • Fax: 412-255-6645 www.ura.org/pittsburghresidents/factsheets/PHRP.pdf
Description: An energy efficiency grant or loan program. Under this program, you will receive a $2,500 grant, higher borrowing limits up to $35,000 for a single unit home, and a longer repayment term to 25 years. Best of all experience lower utility bills and improved comfort.
Eligibility: Application fees apply and timely loan repayments are required. • Homeowners in the city of Pittsburgh that meet income guidelines and loan underwriting • Service Area: Allegheny County • Intake: Proof of income, verification of sources of income for each wage earner, verification of paid city and county taxes, IRS Form 1722 and a copy of your deed.
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Pittsburgh Contact: Hours of Operation: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm weekdays • Mr. Daniel Webb • 212 Yost Blvd., Suite A Pittsburgh, PA 15221 • 412-351-0512, ext. 10 • www.pittsburghhabitat.org
Description: Weatherization: Performs an energy audit to assess a home’s energy efficiency. Volunteers then make repairs to the home to improve the energy efficiency. Basic weatherization services include: caulking windows, doors, baseboards, and ceiling trim, installing door sweeps, installing outlet insulators, insulating basement rim joists, taping ducts, and insulating attic hatches. Advanced weatherization services include repairing return, sealing penetrations and headboards in attic, blowing insulation in attic, rolled insulation in attic, raised storage in attic, drill and fill wall insulation.
Eligibility: Must own and occupy home in Greater Pittsburgh area in Allegheny County. Must have homeowner’s insurance and meet income requirements. • Service Area: Allegheny County • Intake: Call to receive an application. Need financial records and completed application.
Duquesne Light CAP Contact: Franklin Center Office • 524 Franklin Ave. • Aliquippa, PA 15001 • 724-788-1564 Fax: 724-378-9809 • www.franklincenter.org • Walk-In Hours: Tuesday & Thursday 9:30 am – 12:30 pm, Tuesday & Wednesday 9:30am - 12:30pm at The Cornerstone (See Housing).
Description: Help with electric bills through Customer Assistance Program (CAP) and the Dollar Energy assistance program.
Eligibility: Please bring the following in order to enroll in CAP; Past 30 days of income for everyone in household over the age of 18. Social Security numbers for everyone in the household, and your Duquesne Light Bill.
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Habitat for Humanity of Greater Pittsburgh Contact: )PVSTPG0QFSBUJPOBNUPQNXFFLEBZT t Mr. Daniel Webb t 212 Yost Blvd., Suite A Pittsburgh, PA 15221 t FYU t www.pittsburghhabitat.org
Description: Weatherization: Performs an energy audit to assess a home’s energy e ciency. Volunteers then make repairs to the home to improve the energy e ciency. Basic weatherization services include: caulking windows, doors, baseboards, and ceiling trim, installing door sweeps, installing outlet insulators, insulating basement rim joists, taping ducts, and insulating attic hatches. Advanced weatherization services include repairing return, sealing penetrations and headboards in attic, blowing insulation in attic, rolled insulation in attic, raised storage in attic, drill and ll wall insulation.
Eligibility: Must own and occupy home in Greater Pittsburgh area in Allegheny County. Must have homeowner’s insurance and meet income requirements. t Service Area: Allegheny County t Intake: Call to receive an application. Need nancial records and completedResources application.
SPECIAL NEEDS
Epilepsy Foundation of Pittsburgh Contact: Cardello Building t 1501 Reedsdale Street t 1JUUTCVSHI 1" t
Description: Children and adult services for epilepsy and vet cleaners
Eligibility: Must have a diagnosis of epilepsy. t Service Area: Allegheny County t Intake: Everyone that calls gets help
Down Syndrome of Pittsburgh Children’s Hospital Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Emergency Department Contact: 1FOO"WFOVF t Pittsburgh, PA 15224 t
Description: Evaluate Patients
Eligibility: Insurance or referral t Service Area: Allegheny County t Intake: Records and recent visit, labs from specialist
Autism of Pittsburgh Contact: /PSUIFSO1JLF t Monroeville, PA 15146 t
Description: Advocacy and Information
Eligibility: Must have an approved diagnosis of autism. t Service Area: Allegheny County
CLOTHING
Pittsburgh Family Development, Inc.Fathers Greater Collaborative Pittsburgh Council Distribution of Western PennsylvaniaCenter Resource Guide 17 Contact: Ms. Carmen Bell – Chief Executive Officer • 708 Talbot Avenue • Pittsburgh, PA 15104 Main Phone: 412-271-1004 • Fax: 412-271-1005 • Web Address: http://pghfamily.org
Description: Allows nonprofit groups to shop for donated furniture, clothing, building materials and other supplies, Membership fee required. The center is sponsored by The Home Depot and is affiliated with Gifts in Kind. Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations Service Area: Allegheny County
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Christ Child Society of Pittsburgh Contact: Ms. Laura Merzlak – President • 204 37th Street, 2nd Floor • Pittsburgh, PA 15201 Main Phone: 412-682-1004 • Fax: 412-271-1005 • Web Address: www.christchildsocietyofpittsburgh.org
Description: Focuses on helping children in need. Services include a limited supply of children’s winter coats, hats, mittens, and layettes for needy newborns, which are distributed from September to mid-November. Eligibility: Children in need Service Area: Greater Pittsburgh Area Hours of Operation: By Appointment • Open on Thursday from 1pm to 4pm, September through November. Intake: Please call. To receive clothing, clients need a referral letter from an agency or church. • Applicants must complete a form-requesting name, address, source of income, and ages of children.
Lifeline of Southwest PA - Pittsburgh Contact: Marjorie Becker – Executive Director • 239 Fourth Avenue • 401 Investment Building Pittsburgh, PA 15222 • Main Phone: 412-562-0543 • Fax: 412-271-1005 • Email: [email protected]
Description: Free diapers and infant clothes. Eligibility: Pregnant, or new mothers and fathers Service Area: Allegheny County Hours of Operation: By Appointment Intake: Call or walk in.
St. Vincent de Paul Society, Pittsburgh – Castle Shannon Thrift Store Contact: 3423 Library Road • Pittsburgh, PA 15234 • Main Phone: 412-882-8519 • Email: [email protected]
Description: A thrift store that sells clothing, furniture and household goods. Eligibility: No restrictions Service Area: Allegheny County Hours of Operation: Monday – Saturday, 9am to 8pm Intake: Walk in. Fees: Set prices for goods for the general public.
Genesis of Pittsburgh, Inc. – Genesis Center Contact: 141 North Fremont Avenue • Pittsburgh, PA 15202 • Main Phone: 412-766-4934 Fax: 412-761-1270 • Web Address: www.genesispgh.org
Description: Free distribution of baby clothing (ages newborn to size 6) and baby items including cribs, car seats, bassinets, infant carriers, bath tubs, diapers and formula. Also distributes maternity clothing. We offer free pregnancy- testing and counseling, as well as parenting, nutrition, and childbirth classes. Some of these classes are held at Genesis House. Eligibility: Open to anyone interested. Service Area: Allegheny County Hours of Operation: 9:00 am – 2:30 pm, weekdays, and 10:00 am – noon, 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month. Intake: Call, walk-in or by appointment.
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CLOTHING (cont’d.)
The Salvation Army-Western Pennsylvania Division-Pittsburgh Social Services Contact: Fran Lewis • 104 West North Avenue • Pittsburgh, PA 15212 • Main Phone: 412-231-3062 Email: [email protected]
Description: Emergency aid for financially struggling individuals and families in crisis seeking assistance for things such as food, clothing, shelter, rent, household utility expenses and similar miscellaneous living needs. Referrals made for assistance not offered at facility. May also offer seasonal assistance, such as Back-to-School and Project Bundle-Up where funds are available. Call for holiday programs (toys and food). Eligibility: Low-Income Service Area: 15201, 15203, 15206, 15213, 15217, 15219, 15222, 15224, 15230, 15231, 15232, 15240, Carson Street, Hill District, Downtown Pittsburgh, Arsenal, East Liberty, Oakland, Squirrel Hill, Bloomfield, Shadyside. Hours of Operation: Weekdays: 8:30am to 4:30pm Intake: Call or walk-in. Telephones are not answered on the weekend.
Project Bundle-Up Pittsburgh Service Center Contact: Mr. Gerald Johns • 6017 Broad Street • Pittsburgh, PA 15206 • Main Phone: 412-362-0891 Email: [email protected]
Description: Winter Outerwear items for financially qualifying children and seniors. Eligibility: Low-Income. Service Area: 15201, 15203, 15206, 15213, 15217, 15219, 15222, 15224, 15230, 15231, 15232, 15240, Carson Street, Hill District, Downtown Pittsburgh, Arsenal, East Liberty, Oakland, Squirrel Hill, Bloomfield, Shadyside. Hours of Operation: Hours for Project Bundle-Up vary by location. Call for details. Intake: Call or walk-in. Telephones are not answered on the weekend.
Professional Outfitters and Variety Shoppe; Professional Outfitters Too Contact: Valerie McElvy • Two Locations: 1035 Third Ave. • New Brighton, PA 15066 • 724-846-2000 Monday-Friday 10:00 am – 3:00 pm and 464 Franklin Ave., 2nd Floor • Aliquippa PA 15001 • 724-378-1860 By appointment only • Email: [email protected] • Web Address: www.franklincenter.org.
Description: The focus of this program is to provide clothing, household items and other daily living essentials to men, women and children who are dealing with issues such as unemployment, underemployment or a crisis situation.
Eligibility: Anyone in need • Service Area: Beaver County
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FOOD BANKS
Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank Thursday Evening Food Distribution Contact: One Linden Street • Duquesne, PA 15110 • Main Phone: 412-460-3663 Web Address: www.pittsburghfoodbank.org
Description: Distributes food to those in need with special emphases on the unemployed and underemployed. Food is distributed at the Food Banks’s warehouse in Duquesne. Eligibility: Anyone in need Service Area: Allegheny County Hours of Operation: Second Thursday of the month at 5:30pm Intake: Show up with a sturdy box or laundry basket to carry food.
Monview Heights Community Food Pantry Contact: Ms. Mary Walker • 1-D Midway Drive • West Mifflin, PA 15122 • Main Phone: 412-461-7000 Web Address: www.pittsburghfoodbank.org
Description: An organization that stores and distributes food to individuals, usually in the form of weekly or monthly grocery bags. Eligibility: Residents of Monview Heights. Service Area: Allegheny County Hours of Operation: 2nd and 4th Monday of each month. (4:30 – 6:30 pm). Please call for information. Intake: Residents
Produce to People Contact: One North Linden Street • Duquesne, PA 15110 • Main Phone: 412-460-3663, ext. 727 Web Address: www.pittsburghfoodbank.org/programs/produce-to-people
Description: Distributes produce and other grocery items to at-need families monthly. Those who need food are encouraged to bring a sturdy box and be prepared to stand outside. Eligibility: Low-Income. Service Area: 15084, 15104, 15065, 15204, 15212, 15132, 15208, 15110, 15203 Intake: Show up with a sturdy box or laundry basket to carry food
Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank – Food Security Partnership Contact: Chris West, Allegheny County Regional Coordinator • One North Linden Avenue • Duquesne, PA 15110 Main Phone: 412-460-3663 (ext. 307) • Email: [email protected]
Description: An initiative of the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank. We provide assistance to agencies and organizations who are interested in hosting the summer feeding program, a their location. Eligibility: Must be an agency or an organization Service Area: Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Cambria, Fayette, Greene, Indiana, Lawrence, Somerset, Washington Counties. Hours of Operation: Weekdays: 7:00 am – 5:00 pm Intake: Call
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FOOD BANKS (cont’d.)
Scouting For Food Contact: William Park • 1275 Bedford Avenue, Flag Plaza • Pittsburgh, PA 15219-3699 Main Phone: 412-471-2927 • Email: [email protected]
Description: Scouting for Food is an annual campaign (each April) by the Boy Scouts to collect nutritious food and household products for the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank. Eligibility: Residents of the City of Pittsburgh Service Area: Allegheny County Hours of Operation: Service Center: 9:00am to 5:00pm , weekdays. Scout meetings vary by community
Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank – Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Contact: Amber Book, SNAP Outreach Coordinator • One North Linden Avenue • Duquesne, PA 15110 Main Phone: 412-460-3663 (ext-286) • Fax: 412-460-0418 • Email: [email protected]
Description: Provides screening to help individuals determine if they qualify for SNAP benefits (formerly known as food stamps) and helps the apply over the phone. Also advocates on behalf of people having problems receiving SNAP benefits though the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services. Eligibility: SNAP eligible Service Area: Indiana County Hours of Operation: Weekdays: 7:00am to 5:00pm
HOUSING – DHS
YMCA Greater Pittsburgh Bridge Housing Program Contact: Ms. Donnie Yawn-Bridge Housing Coordinator • 305 Wood Street • Pittsburgh, PA 15222 Main Phone: 412-255-1165 • Email: [email protected]
Description: Bridge Housing provides transitional housing and support services to homeless women and their children. Families may stay for a maximum of two years; single women one year. Support services include case management, life skills education, referrals and assistance to community based health and welfare agencies, and assistance and support with vocational and educational goals and a food pantry. The goal of all services is to help families permanently break the cycles of homelessness and poverty and become self- sustaining. Eligibility: Women 18 years and older who are single heads of household and who are homeless. Service Area: Allegheny County Hours of Operation: Referring staff member can contact staff: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Intake: Referral from emergency shelter or other provider: self-referral.
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Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh - Subsidized Housing Contact: 200 Ross Street • Pittsburgh, PA 15219 • Main Phone: 412-456-5000 • Fax: 412-456-5068 • Email: [email protected]
Description: Subsidized Housing. Eligibility: Income requirements apply; age requirements vary with type of housing sought. Service Area: City of Pittsburgh Hours of Operation: Weekdays: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Fees: Rent as defined by percentage of income. Intake: Proof of age and income. Call, write, or walk in.
Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh-Housing Counseling Services CYF Contact: 610 Wood Street • Pittsburgh, PA 15222 • Main Phone: 412-227-4820 Fax: 412-471-6199 • Email: [email protected]
Description: This program helps CYF families locate and maintain adequate housing with the goal of reducing the number of foster care placements based on housing situations. In-depth counseling, location services, appropriate referrals, and client follow up offer CYF clients a coordinate approach to meeting their housing needs. Eligibility: Families and individuals referred by CYF clients for Housing, Counseling and Location Services. Service Area: Allegheny County Hours of Operation: Weekdays: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Intake: Referral from Allegheny County CYF Caseworker
Foster Care Department, Allegheny County Offices of Children, Youth & Families Contact: 400 North Lexington Avenue • Pittsburgh, PA 15208 • Main Phone: 412-473-2300 TDD: 412-350-2017 • Fax: 412-350-4004 • Email: [email protected]
Description: Care is provide in the home of an agency approved substitute family during the time when a child’s own parents or relatives are unable to unwilling t meet the needs of the child. The goal is to return the child to the biological family when appropriate, or, when this is not possible, to make other more permanent arrangements. Eligibility: Abused and/or neglected children from birth to 18, and their families. Service Area: Allegheny County Hours of Operation: Weekdays: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Staff person is on-call 24 hours Intake: Call Fees: FREE. Parents and/or legal guardians are required to contribute to the cost of placement care when able.
Pittsburgh AIDS Task Force Housing Program Contact: Toye Starver, Housing Program Supervisor • 5913 Pen Avenue – 2nd Floor • Pittsburgh, PA 15206 Main Phone: 412-345-7456Hotline Phone: 888-204-8821 • Fax: 412-345-7457 • Email: [email protected]
Description: Provides case management services & relocation assistance to make permanent, affordable housing a viable option for homeless individuals and families living with HIV/AIS. Pathways is a 24-month transitional housing for single adults. Choice I & Choice II offer permanent housing for single adults & families throughout Allegheny County. Case managers will provide referrals for primary medical care, nursing care, drugs/alcohol and mental health treatment, nutrition counseling and money management education. Eligibility: Homeless individuals & families currently living with HIV/AIDS. The individual or family head must prove motivation in working on personal goals and issues related to homelessness. Service Area: Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Fayette, Greene, Indiana, Lawrence, Mercer, Washington, Westmoreland Counties. Hours of Operation: Weekdays: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Intake: A referral form and personal questionnaire must be completed and signed by the referring agency and the applicant. Fathers Collaborative Council of Western Pennsylvania Resource Guide 23 Resources
HOUSING – DHS (cont’d.)
PA Housing Partnership to Greater Pittsburgh, Inc. Contact: Mr. Rob Malloy-Program Director • 2840 Liberty Avenue, Suite 205 • Pittsburgh, PA 15222 Main Phone: 412-391-2535 • Fax: 412-391-2647 • Email: [email protected]
Description: Assists in the investigation and filing of housing discrimination complaints, and provides legal representation for victims of housing discrimination. Air housing hotline provides information for people with housing problems, including landlord/tenant disputes. Provides homebuyer education workshops, pre-purchase and post- purchase counseling, and housing search assistance including help with accessing to public housing. FHPGP also works to eliminate housing in the Greater Pittsburgh area and throughout Pennsylvania; through education, monitoring and research, legislative reform, testing, and enforcement, and community outreach. Volunteer opportunities are available for testers to pose as potential homebuyers or renters to help uncover discriminatory practices. Eligibility: Open to all. Service Area: Services all of Pennsylvania: Adams, Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Bedford, Berks, Blair, Bucks, Butler, Cambria, Cameron, Carbon, Centre, Chester, Clarion, Clearfield, Columbia, Crawford, Cumberland, Dauphin, Delaware, Elk, Erie, Fayette, Forest, Franklin, Fulton, Greene, Huntingdon, Indiana, Jefferson, Juniata, Lackawanna, Lancaster, Lawrence, Lebanon, Lehigh, Luzerne, McKean, Mercer, Mifflin, Monroe, Montgomery, Montour, Northampton, Northumberland, Perry, Philadelphia, Pike, Potter, Schuylkill, Snyder, Somerset, Sullivan, Susquehanna, Tioga, Union, Venango, Warren, Washington, Wayne, Westmoreland, Wyoming and York Counties. Hours of Operation: Weekdays: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Intake: Call, Call, walk-in, or visit website. You can file a fair housing complaint online.
Veteran’s Health Administration Healthcare System – HJ Heinz Campus: Healthcare for the homeless Veteran’s Program Contact: Veteran’s Recovery Center • 1010 Delafield Road • Pittsburgh, PA 15215 • Main Phone: 412-328-0697 Hotline Phone: (Veteran’s Crisis Line): 1-800-273-8255 (ext. 1) • Emergency /After Hours: 24-hour Toll Free: 866- 482-7488 • Fax: 412-360-6789 • Web Address: www.pittsburgh.va.gov/services/homeless
Description: The VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System’s HJ Heinz campus Healthcare for the Homeless Veteran’s Program provides services that enable homeless veterans to achieve and maintain the highest level of health, as well as social and independent functioning in the community. The HCHV program continually strives to build new, and strengthen existing relationships with community agencies. The HCHV program views the collaboration of our services. It is our policy to provide services in a variety of community settings. Referrals from community agencies are welcome. Eligibility: You may eligible for VA Benefits if you are a; veteran, veteran’s dependent, surviving spouse, child of parent of a deceased veteran; uniformed service member; present or former reservist or National Guard member. Service Area: Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Fayette, Greene, Indiana, Lawrence, Mercer, Washington, Westmoreland Counties. Hours of Operation: 24- hour medical facility Intake: Call 412-328-0697
The Cornerstone Contact: Rosalyn Johnson • 1217 7th Ave., Second Floor • Beaver Falls, PA 15010 • 724-846-6400 Fax: 724-846-6406 • Email: [email protected] • Business hours: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm, Monday-Friday
Description: The Cornerstone in conjunction with the Franklin Center of Beaver County offers help to eligible applicants who are facing imminent homelessness. Services include rental and utility assistance as well as general information and referral services. The Cornerstone assists low-income county residents with Beaver County On-Call and the emergency motel program that supports displaced residents who are working with Red Cross. Eligibility: Individuals and families who are experiencing homelessness or are at imminent risk of homelessness. Must be homeless or have a notice of eviction. 24 Fathers Collaborative Council of Western Pennsylvania Resource Guide Resources
LEGAL CONTACTS
Allegheny County Bar Association Blaine Jones Law LLC. Lawyer Referral Service R Blaine Jones II, Esq. – Owner US Steel Tower – 600 Grant Street - Suite 660, Location: Downtown Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Serves: Allegheny County Telephone: 412-261-5555 Office:412-475-0062 Web Address: https://www.acbc.org/lrxweb/lrx Fax: 412-302-2604 online.lrx Email: [email protected]
Allegheny County Bar Association Cobb Counsel Divorce Law Project Wayne B. Cobb II Attorney-At-Law 920 City-County Building, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 3582 Broadhead Road, Suite 203, Monaca, PA 15061 Free Consultations Legal representation for low-income people going through a relatively simple divorce, workshops held Phone: 724-252-2003 monthly. Service Area: Allegheny and Beaver Counties Email: [email protected] Location: Downtown Serves: Allegheny County Disability Rights Networks Telephone: 412-402-6714 701 Law and Finance Building 429 Fourth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Allegheny County Bar Association David A. Blaner – Executive Director Legal consultation and representation for individuals with 400 Koppers Building, 436 Seventh Avenue, disabilities, education about legal rights. Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Location: Downtown Office:412-402-6601 Serves: No Restrictions Fax: 412-261-3622 Telephone: 412-391-5225 Email: [email protected] Web Address: www.drnpa.org Web Address: www.abca.org Duquesne University Amber Lynn Owens, Esq.- Attorney at Law Tracey McCants Lewis, Esq.-Assistant Director Legal P.O. Box 5551, Pittsburgh, PA 15206 Education, Assistant Clinical Professor Tribone Center for Clinical Legal Education – Office:412-400-6401 School of Law, 308 Tribone Building, 914 Fifth Avenue, Fax: 412-440-7494 Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Email: [email protected] Office:412-396-1686 Fax: 412-396-5287 Berry & Associates Email: [email protected] Eugene G. Berry – Attorney-At-Law 160 North Craig Street, Omega Building - Suite 117, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Office: 412-255-4445 Fax: 412-255-6423 Email: [email protected]
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LEGAL CONTACTS (cont’d.)
Education Law Center Neighborhood Legal Services Association Pittsburgh Branch Michelle DeBord, Managing Attorney 429 Fourth Avenue, Suite 702, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Stone Point Landing, 500 Market Street, Suite 204A Bridgewater, PA 15009 Works to make good public education a reality for Pennsylvania’s most vulnerable children. Phone: 1-866-781-6572 Fax: 724-378-9795 Location: Downtown Email: [email protected] Serves: Allegheny County Web Address: www.nlsa.us Telephone: 412-258-2120 Web Address: www.elc-pa.org Public Defenders Office of Allegheny County Cheif Elliott Howsie Mental Health America (Legal Services) 542 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 100 Sheridan Square, 2nd Floor , Pittsburgh, PA 15206 Office:412-350-2495 Works to make good public education a reality for E-Mail: [email protected] Pennsylvania’s most vulnerable children.
Location: Downtown Pro Bono Center Serves: Allegheny County Barbara Griffin Telephone: 412-258-2120 Web Address: www.elc-pa.org Office:412-402-6668
Neighborhood Legal Services Association Elder Milton E. Raiford, Esquire-Attorney at Law NLSA strives to ensure access to justice by providing 235 Eastgate Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15235 free “civil” legal services to low income individuals and families. We were created to address the lack o Depend- Cell Phone: 412-508-0274 ing on the particular civil legal problems, we may provide Office Phone:412-436-1009 direct representation, advice, assistance in self-represen- Fax: 412-435-1022 tation, brief service/limited legal assistance or referral to Email: [email protected] a private attorney (including free and reduced-fee). We also provide community education on legal topics. Free interpretation services are provided to those with limited Raphael, Ramsden & Behers English abilities and the hearing-impaired basic legal Elizabeth Hughes, Esquire-Attorney at Law assistance in civil matters for those without the means to 437 Grant Street, 1200 Frick Building, hire a private attorney. Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Locations: Pittsburgh/New Castle/Butler/Bridgewater Office Phone: 412-471-8822 Telephone: Pittsburgh-866-761-6572 New Castle-724-658-2677 Butler-724-282-3888 Frank Walker Law Bridgewater-724-378-0595 Frank Walker II,Attorney at Law Web Address: www.nlsa.us Information on a variety of 428 Forbes Avenue, Suite 1800, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 legal topics: www.PALawHELP.org Cell Phone: 412-532-6805 Office Phone: 1-800-496-4143 Fax: 412-202-9193 Email: [email protected]
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SHELTERS
Homeless Services in Allegheny County There is now a central number that everyone seeking housing is directed to call. They should have up-to-date lists of availability and direct callers on where to go. Contact: 412-350-3837 or 1-866-730-2368 Website: http://www.alleghenycounty.us/dhs/housing/index.aspx
Allegheny County Severe Weather Emergency Shelter Contact: Stephanie Chiappini,Operation Safety Net Program Manager Smithfield United Church of Christ • 620 Smithfield Street • Pittsburgh, PA 15222 Main Phone: 412-246-2980 • Emergency After Hours: 888-492-8950 (Operation Safety Net) Fax: 412-246-2988 • Email: [email protected]
Description: Provides temporary, overnight accommodations, health care, case management, social services, meals and protection from frigid temperatures for adults during periods of severe weather. Operates November 15 through March 15 when the temperature drops below 25 degrees Fahrenheit and when dangerous winter weather exists. The shelter will allow residents to check in all night. The phone line will be updated by noon each day to report if the shelter will be open that evening. Eligibility: Street homeless adults in need of shelter from extreme weather. Service Area: Allegheny County Hours of Operation: Weekdays 7:00 pm to 7:00 am Intake: Walk in or call to find out if the shelter had been activated. On extremely cold nights, an effort by Operation Safety Net street outreach teams and other homeless service providers is made to locate those who need shelter.
FamilyLinks – Youth Emergency Shelter Services Contact: Rebecca Haberstroh, Director of Youth & Family Serices • 250 Shady Avenue • Pittsburgh, PA 15206 Main Phone: 412-343-7166 • Fax: 412-343-1237 • Email: [email protected]
Description: Provides temporary emergency shelter - group care for at-risk youth, ages 13 to 18 years, referred by Allegheny County Office of Children, Youth & Families Services, or other government sources, with focus on safety, comprehensive assessment, education, service planning, and family reunification. a. The Sylvan Shelter – serves adolescents female clients; 13 – 18 years of age. b. The Plum Shelter – serves adolescent male clients; 13 – 18 years of age. Eligibility: At-risk youth, ages 13 to 18 years, referred by Allegheny County Office of Children, Youth and Families Services or other accepted referral sources. Service Area: Allegheny County Hours of Operation: 24 hours/day, 7 days/week Intake: The served at our shelters are referred solely by Allegheny County Office of Children, Youth and Families Services and similar programs.
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SHELTERS (cont’d.)
Veteran’s Place of Washington Boulevard Contact: Mr. Tim Martin • 945 Washington Boulevard • Pittsburgh, PA 15206 Main Phone: 412-363-0500 (ext. 214) • Fax: 412-363-2150 • Web Address: http://www.veteransplace.org
Description: Veteran’s Place of Washington Boulevard provides housing and supportive services to homeless military Veterans through a partnership with the Veteran’s Administration. Offers the homeless an array of facilities and services that can build residential stability and self-determination, and increase a Veteran’s earning potential and success in long-term competitive employment. Eligibility: Veterans who are homeless (or experiencing a housing crisis) an have served in a branch of the United States Military at some point in their lives. The is no time in service requirements; only that the Veteran did not receive a dishonorable discharge. Service Area: Allegheny County Hours of Operation: 24 hours/day, 7 days/week Intake: Call or walk in; Monday through Friday between 8:00 am – 3:00 pm and speak with a staff member.
St. Vincent de Paul Society, Pittsburgh - Path to New Life Contact: 501 North Negley Avenue • Pittsburgh, PA 15206 • Main Phone: 412-363-5182 Fax: 412-363-5183 • Web Address: http://www.svdppitt.org
Description: A voluntary program for homeless men with recent criminal backgrounds a HUD defined disability Also provides scattered housing services. Eligibility: Verification of income, if any, including employment, welfare and Social Security, or any regular source of income. A letter verifying that you are homeless, from a homeless program, or other supportive services agency. Verification of HUD defined disability. The disability must be of indefinite duration, affecting your ability to maintain employment, but with the ability to live in housing offering supportive services. Service Area: Allegheny County Intake: Application required.
Crossroads Men’s Shelter Contact: 409 11th Street • Beaver Falls, PA 15010 • 724-480-6667 • E m a i l : H o m e l e s s S u p p o r t @ g m a i l . c o m
Description: Crossroads Mens’ Shelter houses men seven nights per week from 7:00pm to 8:00am. These hours represent our traditional time frame, but we are working toward expanding these and most days are open much later. Showers, laundry and meals available. Eligibility: Homeless men. No alcohol, drugs, or weapons permitted on the premises. Unable to house anyone who is on Megan’s List. • Service Area: Beaver County • Intake: Admission is solely at the discretion of the shelter worker on duty and/or the shelter administrator.
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UTILITIES
Pittsburgh Community Services – Utility Assistance Contact: 249 North Craig Street • Pittsburgh, PA 15213 • Main Phone: 412-904-4811
Description: Provides screening for individuals who want to apply for a Dollar Energy Fund Screening. Eligibility: Has limited help available for city residents who need utility assistance. Must reside in the city of t Pittsburgh and be at or below 125% of fpg. Service Area: Allegheny County Hour of Operation: Weekdays, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Intake: City residents who are at or below 125% of fpg who meet Dollar Energy Fund guidelines.
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Pittsburgh, Inc. – Team HOPE/Dollar Energy Assistance Contact: 212 Ninth Street • Pittsburgh, PA 15222 • Main Phone: 412-456-6999 Fax: 412-456-6180 • Web Address: www.ccpgh.org
Description: Acts as screening agency for Dollar Energy Fund. Dollar Energy Fund is only accepting applications if lights are currently turned off. Eligibility: Open to anyone interested and eligible. Fees: Free Service Area: Allegheny County Hour of Operation: Walk-ins: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Intake: An online application for services or referrals must be submitted. No application is required for disaster assistance. Call the Catholic Charities office in you county. Proof of income may be required.
Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh – LIHEAP Assistance Contact: 610 Wood Street • Pittsburgh, PA 15222 • Main Phone: 412-227-4802 Fax: 412-227-4870 • Web Address: www.ulpgh.org
Description: Assists with LIHEAP applications. Callers can complete their application over the phone and may be able to avoid a trip to the County Assistance Office. Eligibility: Low-Income. Service Area: Allegheny, Beaver, Butler, Greene, Lawrence, Washington, and Westmoreland Counties. Hour of Operation: Weekdays: 9:00am to 5:00pm [Summer: 9:00am – 4:30pm] Intake: Call
ACTION-Housing, Inc. – Weatherization – City of Pittsburgh Contact: 425 Sixth Avenue – Suite 950 • Pittsburgh, PA 15219 • Main Phone: 412-227-5700 Email: [email protected]
Description: Conserves energy through insulation and other energy conservation measures for low-income homeowners and renters. The program will replace cracked windows, weather-strips, install door sweeps and other projects. Action Housing may be able to assist with getting broken furnaces replaced. Eligibility: Low-Income families, the elderly and persons with disabilities. Must be able to meet financial requirements. Service Area: City of Pittsburgh (Allegheny County) Fees: No fees assessed for service. Hour of Operation: Weekdays: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Intake: Proof of income and financial hardship. Call for application Fathers Collaborative Council of Western Pennsylvania Resource Guide 29 Resources
UTILITIES (cont’d.)
Telephone Assistance Programs – Greater Pittsburgh East Contact: 5947 Penn Avenue • Pittsburgh, PA 15206-3844 • Main Phone: 412-645-7400 • Hotline: 800-692-7462 Fax: 412 645 7008 • Web Address: www.dhs.state.pa.us
Description: Programs to lower the cost of bills for eligible customers of qualified telephone services. Eligibility: Low-Income. Adults Service Area: Allegheny County Fees: Free Hour of Operation: Monday - Friday: 7:30 am – 5:00 pm Intake: Walk in, call, or visit website
Urban Redevelopment Authority Pittsburgh – PHRP PLUS For Energy Efficiency Contact: Ms. Jarmele Fairclough • 200 Ross Street, 10th Floor • Pittsburgh, PA 15219 • Main Phone: 412-255-6600 Fax: 412-255-6645 • Web Address: http://www.ura.org/pittsburgh_residents/factsheets/PHRP.pdf
Description: An energy efficiency grant and loan program. Under this program, you will receive a $2500 grant, higher borrowing limits up to $35,000 for a single unit home, and a longer repayment term to 25 years. Best of all, you will experience lower utility bills and improved comfort. Eligibility: Homeowners in the City of Pittsburgh that meet income guidelines and loan underwriting. Service Area: City of Pittsburgh , Allegheny County Fees: Application fees apply, an timely loan repayments are required. Hour of Operation: Monday - Friday: 8:15 am – 5:00 pm Intake: Proof of income, verification of sources of income for each wage earner, verification of paid city & county taxes, IRS For 1722, and a copy of your deed.
Habitat For Humanity of Greater Pittsburgh – Weatherization Contact: Mr. Daniel Webb – Family Services Coordinator • 212 Yost Boulevard, Suite A • Pittsburgh, PA 152221 Main Phone: 412-351-0512 (ext. 10) • Fax: 412-255-6645 • Web Address: http://www.pittsburghhabitat.org
Description: Performs an energy audit to assess a home’s energy efficiency. Volunteers then make repairs to the home to improve the energy efficiency. Basic weatherization services include: caulking windows, doors baseboards, and ceiling trim; installing door sweeps, installing outlet insulators; insulating basement rim joists; taping ducts; and insulating attic hatches. Advanced weatherization services include, repairing return sealing penetrations an headboards in attics, blowing insulation in attic, rolled insulation in attic, drill and fill wall insulation. Eligibility: Must own and occupy home is Greater Pittsburgh area in Allegheny County. Must have homeowner’s insurance and meet income requirements. Service Area: Greater Pittsburgh region of Allegheny County Hour of Operation: Monday - Friday: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm Intake: Call to receive an application. Financial records and completed application.
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WHO ARE WE?
The Fathers Collaborative Council (FCC) works to support the ongoing growth and stability of fatherhood programs in the region. The FCC recognizes the programs’ unique strengths and maximizes their potential and resources.
COLLABORATIVE SERVICES
Educational workshops to help fathers maximize their role within the family • Professional development for council members • Networking opportunities for council members and professionals to assist local fathers to feel connected to a larger community • Advocacy for the role of the father • Events to celebrate fathers and their roles • Father and child activities
FATHERS COLLABORATIVE COUNCIL OF WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA 475 East Waterfront Drive • Homestead, PA 15120 • 412-394-5955