Early Intervention/Development
YORK HOME SCHOOL ASSOCIATION, INC.
Christian support group for those parents who home school their children. Various meetings, activities, and newsletters.
York Home School Association, Inc.
211 Pauline Drive
Box 407
York, PA 17402
Visit York Home School Association, Inc.
www.homeschool-life.com/pa/yhsa
Dawn Meeks, Coordinator, coordinator@yhsa.org
YORK LEARNING CENTER
300 E. Seventh Ave.
York, PA 17404
Telephone: 717-718-5800
Public school facility of York and Adams County. Serves students with special needs (autistic, mental retardation, etc.) Part of LIU.
Special education classes (birth to 21 years). Diagnostic testing (birth through kindergarten). Audiological testing. Hearing and vision services.
http://www.IU12.org/domain/47
CASA Pennsylvania
Case management; life skills training; English as a second language; computer training; GED instruction and vocational rehabilitation. citizenship education, financial education, skills training/professional development and recruitment. *Youth Leadership Development*, After School leadership and enrichment program for Latino High School students (M:Espacio)
CASA Pennsylvania
225 East Princess Street
York, PA 17403
Phone: 717-219-7974
YOUTHBUILD CHARTER SCHOOL / CRISPUS ATTUCKS
YouthBuild programs help low-income young people ages 17-21 work toward their GED or high school diploma, learn job skills and serve their communities by building affordable housing, and transform their own lives and roles in society.
605 S. Duke Street
York, PA 17403
Phone: 717-848-3610 ext. 250
Fax: 717-699-2453
crispusattucks.org/what-we-do/charter-school
or www.cacharterschool.org
LINCOLN INTERMEDIATE UNIT NO. 12
Services and special education for the learning disabled, physically handicapped, mentally retarded, autistic, hearing/visually impaired, socially/emotionally disturbed/speech and language impaired. Psychological testing and evaluation of special needs children. Hearing problem diagnosis and recommendations. Preschool programs for special needs children.
Lincoln Intermediate Unit No. 12
65 Billerbeck Street
P.O. Box 70
New Oxford, PA 17350
Phone: 717-624-4616
Fax: 717-624-6519
LOGOS ACADEMY
Christ-centered, intercultural, classical school located in downtown York, PA. Academic curriculum is creative, yet follows biblical truths. The school serves the educational needs of an intercultural, urban community by promoting spiritual, educational, intellectional, social,&emotional transformation of students to create leaders of the community. Financial aid is available.
250 West King Street
York, PA 17401
Telephone: 717-848-9835, ext. 149
Email: info@logosyork.org
Contact: Teresa Rufo for information or to schedule a tour
717-848-9835, ext 149 (or) teresa.rufo@logosyork.org
Laurel Life
Program for court adjudicated adolescents from 11 to 18 years of age; Day Treatment; Alternative Education; Counseling, drug and alcohol assessment, life skills, social skills. Provides individualized education programs in skill development, GED preparation and traditional academics. Additional fees for some programs. Also, insurance may cover some programs as well. Grades 6-12
Laurel Life
2020 S. Queen Street
York, PA 17403
Phone: 717-845-7652
Fax: 717-718-4229
PARADISE SCHOOL
Residential Treatment for students K-12, provided through partnership with Lincoln Intermediate Unit #12. The treatment program includes case management, structured activities, therapeutic recreation, behavior management, psychiatric evaluations and medication management. For those with extreme difficulty in their social functioning. Partial hospitalization and residential treatment.
Paradise School
6156 W. Canal Road
Abbottstown, PA 17301
Phone: 717-259-9573
Phone: 717-624-4616 ext. 6589
Fax: 717-259-9262
www.IU12.org/domain/174
YORK-ADAMS ACADEMY
Alternative schooling, for those between the ages of 17 and 20, wanting to receive their high school diploma. Application and entrance exam.
300 E. 7th Avenue
Suite 500
York, PA 17404
Phone: 717-718-5836
YORK COUNTY LITERACY COUNCIL
Adult Reading Program helps English-speaking adults improve their reading, writing, spelling and other basic skills. English as a Second Language (ESL) – classroom instruction with beginner to advanced levels to learn English.
1416 6th Avenue
York, PA 17403
Phone: 717-845-8719
Hanover
2 Library Place
Hanover, PA 17331
Phone: 717-632-5183 x 321
Visit York County Literacy Council
Talent Search Program
Talent Search Program is an education program for students from low-income families whose parents did not go to college. Provides services, information and guidance to middle and high school students for educaiton after school.
Penn State University Talent Search Program
401 Grange Building
University Park, PA 16802
Phone: 814-863-7359
Contact Person: Meredith Shoemaker
email address: mhm13@psu.edu
equity.psu.edu/talent-search
GED PREPARATION
Sites has free GED practice questions and study tips.
Additional Website: http://www.studyguidezone.com/gedtest.htm
HEADSTART OF YORK COUNTY
Child development program for children age 3-5 years old. Services include range of education ;early childhood development services combined with medical, dental, mental health, nutrition, parent involvement. 18 locations throughout York County. Early Headstart also available for infants and children up to age 3.
Headstart of York County
226 E. College Avenue
York, PA 17403
Phone: 717-846-4600
email: info@yorkcpc.org
Fax: 717-854-8658
JOB CORPS
For those 16 to 24 years of age; job counseling, skills testing, job training; GED, driver’s education and peer counseling.
Woodland Job Corps Center
3300 Fort Meade Road
Laurel, MD 20724
Phone: 301-362-6000
L.I.U., ADULT LEARNING CENTER
Offer to those 18 years and older. Adult Basic Education (0-8 grade level); General Educational Development (GED, 9-12 grades); English as a second language (ESL).
65 Billerbeck Street
New Oxford, PA 17350
717-624-4616
www.IU12.org
Under “Services Tab” click “Adult Education Programs”
Youth Employment Program
1685 Baltimore Pike
Suite F
Gettysburg, PA 17325
Meghan Ogley, Youth Coordinator
Email: meogley@iu12.org
CRISPUS ATTUCKS CENTER FOR EMPLOYMENT&TRAINING
Job search for unemployed minorities, marginally employable. Career counseling and goal setting. Interview techniques, resumes, applications review. Training program referrals; education and training; GED preparation; parenting skills.
ELECT program for pregnant and parenting teens. Abstinence based initiative that uses simulators to educate youth about premature teen pregnancy/patenting; E.F.I., a program for teen fathers that educates a child developement, child safety, nutrition, GED preparation, and career exploration.
Program assists pregnant and parenting students to complete their high school education. Individual and group support services available. Intensive case management.
Services provided to following schools: William Penn, Hannah Penn, Edgar Fahs, Smith, West York, Southwestern, Spring Grove, Manito&CA Youth Build Charter School.
Contact Person: Michael D. Jefferosn, Director of Employment
Visit Cripus Attucks – Employment and Training
605 S. Duke Street
York, PA 17401
Telephone number: 717-848-3610
LINCOLN INTERMEDIATE UNIT NO. 12
Services and special education for the learning disabled, physically handicapped, mentally retarded, autistic, hearing/visually impaired, socially/emotionally disturbed/speech and language impaired. Psychological testing and evalation of special needs children. Hearing problem diagnosis and recommendations. Preschool programs for special needs children ages 3 and up.
Lincoln Intermediate Unit No. 12
300 E 7th Ave
York, Pa 17404
phone: 717-718-5800
Fax: 717-624-4616
Visit Lincoln Intermediate Unit No. 12
PENN CARES
Early Intervention (EI) is provided for children from birth – 3 years old who are at risk for, or have, disabilities or a delay such as, but not limited to, Down Syndrome, speech delay, spina bifida, cerebral palsy, hearing or vision loss, hydrocephalus, microcephalus, autism, developmental delay or neurological impairments. Each child is evaluated. Home-based education; physical, speech and occupational therapy for infants and toddlers.
Attendant Care allows adults with disabilities to remain in their homes by providing in-home personal care. CSPPPD provides training and assistance for adults with disabilities who wish to remain active, or live independently, in the community.
York
127 W. Market St.
York, PA 17401
Phone: 717-767-6300
Hanover
788 Cherry Tree Court
Hanover, PA 17331
Phone: 717-632-5552 or 1-800-333-3873
Fax: 717-632-2315
Chambersburg
Childrens programs
550 Cleveland Ave. Suite 209
Chambersburg, PA 17201
Phone: 717-267-2672
Harrisburg
3544 N Progress Ave.
Suite 107
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Phone: 717-553-0827
YORKSHIRE ACADEMY (LIU)
Bilingual services. Autistic Intensive Behavior Support, Behavior intervention, Dual diagnostic/Life skills support, Multiple disabilities support, Preschool therapeutic emotional support, Transitional life skills.
York Learning Center
300 East Seventh Avenue
York, PA 17404
Phone: 717-718-5800
Site Admin: Dr. Katie Wagaman
YORK/ADAMS MENTAL HEALTH – INTELLECTUAL & DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
Serves individuals with mental illness, intellectual disabilities, developmental delays.
261 N. Franklin St
Hanover, PA 17331
Phone: 717-632-8040 or 1-800-632-7568
Fax: 717-632-9238
York County Human Services Center
100 W. Market Street, 3rd floor
York, PA 17401
Phone: 717-771-9618 or 1-800-441-2025(press 3, then 4)
Fax: 717-771-9826
This program services all of Adams County and York services Hanover, Spring Grove, & Southwest School Districts.
Bilingual Services available for Early Intervention.
https://yorkcountypa.gov/480/York-Adams-MH-IDD-Program
EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM – YORK/ADAMS
Early interventions services from birth to 3 years of age. Assessment of needs and screening. Service advocacy and in-home services.
York County Government Center
100 West Market Street, Suite 301
York, PA 17401
Phone: 717-771-9893
Fax: 717-771-9967
Early Intervention Referral Secretary: 717-771-9618
Must call York Center before any referral to Hanover.
EASTER SEALS CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA
Providing services for people with disabilities and their families. York services: Child Development Center, American Sign Language classes, Speech Therapy, Therapeutic Recreation. Chambersburg services: Audiology, Speech Therapy. Waynesboro Services: OT, PT, Speech Therapy, Interpreting, Residential and Day Camps.
3975 Conshohocken Ave
Philadelphia, Pa 19131
phone:215-879-1000
Visit Easter Seals Central Pennsylvania
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