Provides help with evaluations, testing, adoption and foster care info- 1-866-532-7669
www.jfcsphilly.org
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
http://www.pa-fsa.org
Amazing app designed to help Philly youth (and former and present foster teens) find and access local resources, like shelters, housing, foodbanks, healthcare providers, and more. Download now at youthmattersphilly.org
Very useful site for foster parents or parents who want to foster in Philadelphia. For foster parent by foster parents. Go to www.fosteringphilly.com
Several resources for Foster Care families from Sesame Street. Click here https://sesamestreetincommunities.org/topics/foster-care/?activity=a-place-for-you
Assists and supports grandparents and non-parents raising their kids. Services mostly NorthCentral Philly. Call 215-236-5848 for info 2227 N Broad Street https://gapsnow.org/mission-statement/
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Great site for info on Foster Care from the American Academy of Pediatrics.
www.aap.org/fostercare
Offers 12 week parenting and support programs for: Teens; Adult Parents and Caregivers. Also has Families and Schools Together Program (FAST) and Personalized Support Services (Pre-ARS). Call 215-875-8200 for info.
www.turningpointsforchildren.org
The DHS Parenting Collaborative Referral connects parents to parenting education programs. We accept referrals from providers, DHS, and parents. If needed, some parenting agencies provide, tokens, transportation, meals, and childcare. Please call 215-825-8259
https://www.phmc.org/site/programs-affiliates