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Nationalities Service Center Immigrant and Refugee Center < Back Nationalities Service Center Immigrant and Refugee Center 215-893-8400 Nationalities Service Center 1216 Arch Street, 4th Floor Philadelphia, PA 19107 https://nscphila.org/ NSC serves 5,000 immigrants and refugees in the Greater Philadelphia area each year. We offer comprehensive services in language access, legal protections, community integration, employment and health and wellness. For over 100 years, NSC has never wavered from our founding commitment to assist all newcomers with building a solid foundation for a self-sustaining and dignified future.

PA Families Inc. provides specialized support for families affected by autism. We offer resources, therapy options, educational programs, and advocacy to help children and adults with autism lead fulfilling lives. Autism At PA Families Inc., we are committed to providing resources and support for those with autism and their families. We offer a variety of resources to help families, including our Military Resources for Children and Youth with Autism, Autism and Competitive Employment Resource, Superheroes for Autism, Autism Connection of Pennsylvania, and Unending Promise Autism Family and Youth Support Group. We are dedicated to helping families learn about autism and find the support they need to navigate this complex condition. Addtional Resources AUTISM Services Education RESOURCES Training ASERT Click Here Addiction Substance Abuse Mental Health What to do! Click Here DaniMation Autism Creativity Animation Employment in the Arts Click Here Senior Foster Grandparents AmeriCorps Click Here Bureau of Supports for Autism and Special Populations BAS Click Here

PA Families Inc. collaborates with the Department of Education (DOE) to provide educational support and resources for families across Pennsylvania. Discover programs, services, and assistance to help children thrive in their academic journey. Education DOE The commonwealth’s K-12 education system serves more than 1.7 million students. Pennsylvania’s 500 school districts range in size from approximately 200 students to more than 140,000 students. In addition to traditional public schools, more than 160 brick-and-mortar charter schools and 14 cyber charter schools are responsible for educating 135,000 students. Pennsylvania’s 29 Intermediate Units (IUs) provide special education, professional development, and technical assistance services to school districts, charter schools, and private schools Career and technical education programs are provided at 136 high schools and 84 career and technical centers, offering over 1,720 approved programs of study to more than 66,000 students. Pennsylvania is also home to nearly 300 postsecondary and higher education institutions including 14 community colleges, 14 state-owned institutions, and four state-related universities. In addition, there are eight private, state-aided institutions and 88 private colleges and universities. Pennsylvania’s educational system also encompasses a network of 604 state-supported public libraries and 29 District Library Centers, which provide resources, technology, and programs that support pre-K to 12 students, as well as adult learners, in all 67 counties. PDE also oversees the State Library of Pennsylvania. https://www.statelibrary.pa.gov/Pages/default.aspx https://www.education.pa.gov/Schools/TypesofSchools/Pages/default.aspx Additional Resources Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission and Advisory Council (PHRC) Click Here Acronyms, Abbreviations, and Terms DOE Click Here Bullying Prevention DOE Click Here DOH School Health Program Click Here EDUCATION LAW CENTER Click Here Educator Misconduct in PA Types and Process /Forms DOE Click Here Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) Click Here Federal School Nutrition Programs Click Here MEETING LIST of PA IU Local Education Task Forces from The Peal Center Click Here Migrant Education Program Click Here PA Department of Education Contact Information DOE Click Here PA MAP OF SCHOOL DISTRICTS and INTERMEDIATE UNITS (IU) Click Here PATTAN Family Information/ Special Education Click Here Parent Education & Advocacy Leadership (PEAL) Center Click Here Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network Click Here Student Assistance Program in PA Schools SAP MH DDAP DOE Click Here Supports for Military-Connected Students and Families in Education Click Here Teachers' needs for an FASD-informed resource: ncbi.nlm.nih.gov Click Here The Bureau of Special Education Click Here The Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE) Click Here Transition Checklist 7th grade and up from The PEAL Center Click Here U.S. Department of Education’s Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Click Here Understanding the PA Education System Click Here File A Complaint Against an Educator in Pennsylvania Click Here Pennsylvania Education Directory/Maps/Education System Flow Charts & Listings Click Here Clearances/Background Checks Department of Education Click Here Education Leading to Employment and Career Training (ELECT) Click Here

Shapiro Administration Announces New Resources for Parents, Educators on How to Protect Kids from the Risks of Sports, Online, and Other Forms of Gambling   New gambling resources build on Governor Josh Shapiro’s promise to improve the information literacy skills of educators, students, and families to help the next generation of Pennsylvanians learn how to discern fact from fiction online.     Pennsylvanians struggling with problem gambling can call 1-800-GAMBLER 24/7 – it is free and confidential.   Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania departments of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) and Education (PDE) are announcing the availability of new, free online resources for Pennsylvania educators and families to learn what problem gambling is, how to recognize warning signs in children, and where to go for help. March marks the 23rd anniversary of Problem Gambling Awareness Month. The yearly designation is designed to increase public awareness of the availability of treatment and recovery services and encourage health care providers to screen their service recipients for problem gambling.   “Knowledge is power. DDAP and our partners at PDE encourage teachers, students, families, and all Pennsylvanians to learn about the signs of problem gambling and use that knowledge to stop gambling issues before they start,” said DDAP Secretary Dr. Latika Davis-Jones. “We know that for substance use disorder, with the right treatment and supports, recovery is probable; the same holds true for problem gambling.”   The Promoting Awareness Around Online Gambling and Its Impact Toolkit is designed to be a one-stop shop for educators and parents offering guidance on various aspects of problem gambling in youth. Insight into why it’s important to avoid gambling-related activities in classrooms , learn gambling terms students may be using , recognize signs of early problem gambling behaviors , and how parents can use parental controls to manage children’s games, apps, and gaming consoles.   The resources also provide guidance on recognizing the signs of early problem gambling behaviors, including : Significant time spent on mobile or gaming devices; Loss of interest in activities or a drop in after-school activities; Drop in homework completion or school grades; and Increased interest in sports scores and statistics. “Ensuring the wellness of our students starts with equipping them with the tools they need to recognize when something is dangerous or unhealthy, and to ask for help when they need it,” said Secretary of Education Dr. Carrie Rowe. “Together, the Online Gambling and Information Literacy toolkits provide critical resources that can help educators, learners, and their families thoughtfully navigate today’s online world and avoid negative mental health impacts.” Building on Governor Shapiro’s Promise to Prepare PA’s Next Generation As part of Governor Josh Shapiro’s 2024-25 state budget , PDE   developed a comprehensive toolkit to develop the information literacy skills of educators, students, and families to help the next generation of Pennsylvanians learn how to discern fact from fiction online.     The Information and Media Literacy Toolkit ,  which is available to the public on PDE’s website, offers resources about how to recognize biases, distinguish between credible information and misinformation, and create and share content responsibly. Through a collection of evidence-based resources, the toolkit encourages critical thinking, active participation in society, and contextual understanding of past and current events.    Problem Gambling in PA According to the Council on Compulsive Gambling of Pennsylvania (CCGP), in the Commonwealth, over 20 percent of students have gambled at some point.   “With increased accessibility to gambling and activities that include gambling elements, reported problems among young individuals in Pennsylvania are growing,” said CCGP Executive Director Josh Ercole . “It is critical that parents, educators, and young people understand that early exposure and participation can lead to future issues.  By initiating open conversations and utilizing the resources available to all Pennsylvanians, we can work together to prevent problems before they begin.”   Penn State University, in conjunction with DDAP and the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, conducts an annual assessment of the impacts of interactive gaming , also referred to as online gambling or iGaming, in Pennsylvania. The report is designed to establish the prevalence of online gambling, examine the demographic characteristics of adult Pennsylvania online gamblers, and identify the characteristics associated with experiencing problems with online gambling. The key findings of the 2025 report indicate: Between 17 percent and 30 percent of adult Pennsylvanians engaged in some form of online gambling last year; Over 50 percent of calls to 1-800-GAMBLER specifically mentioned online gambling as the most problematic form of gambling; and Sports betting was the most popular online gambling format, while lotteries were the most popular offline gambling format. Pennsylvania operates numerous resources to support individuals suffering from problem gambling, including a Problem Gambling Helpline available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year at 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537), as well as a 24-hour chat service available through CCGP . For more information on the Shapiro Administration’s problem gambling resources, visit ddap.pa.gov .

I Am Invisible No More  is a cry of the heart. It is a response to the quiet trauma of being disregarded, disbelieved, or shamed simply because a struggle isn’t visible to the naked eye. It is a refusal to be blamed for limitations or abandoned by a society that often lacks the patience for what it cannot see. Together we are changing the way the world sees disabilities. Invisible No More® is the fundamental truth that we are all part of the same human race. Disability and illness are not departures from the human experience; they are a part of life. Every person deserves to be understood and integrated into the fabric of society. We are advocating for a world where everyone is treated with equal respect, regardless of the challenges they carry internally.  Let's create a walk & roll wave that spreads love around the globe and brings awareness and support.   Having an invisible disability often makes life difficult for many. These disabilities, illnesses and pain may not be apparent to the onlooker, yet to the person living with them they are very real. These disabilities are not hidden, imaginary or fake.  Throughout this coming month of May, we will be Honoring , Remembering and Supporting , our family members, friends, co-workers, classmates and neighbors impacted by invisible disabilities, illness and pain! Thank you for joining us for our 4th annual  Invisible Disabilities® Walk & Roll !  We will be walking, running, hiking, treadmilling, biking, spin biking, wheelchair rolling, scootering, skateboarding, roller blading and skating where you live while supporting the ongoing work of IDA by providing encouragement, education, connection and disability awareness. Register today ! Sign up for yourself or for a family member, friend, co-worker or neighbor! Will you be walking & rolling for the whole month or in a single event? Either way, the more miles, kilometers and steps you journey to honor, remember and support your loved one, the more opportunities you provide for IDA to Change the way the world sees disabilities!  REGISTER

Expert Guidance for Families of Students with FASD. Navigating the education system with a child with FASD can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. A recording of Proof Alliance’s first EmpowerED Series panel brings together education, legal, mental health, and caregiver experts to help families understand their child’s rights and advocate effectively in school . Panelists include attorneys, educators, therapists, and parents who share both professional expertise and living experience. This recorded panel discussion provides practical guidance, strategies, and resources to empower caregivers and support student success. This panel is now available for no-cost, on-demand viewing on the Proof Alliance eCampus. Watch the Recording Here https://learn.proofalliance.org/courses/empowered-webinar-series/?blm_aid=240673 Click here to watch the panel >Click here to watch the panel >