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< Back “Adult Ally” What does it mean to Parents? Excellent ! A webinar that looks at the role parents and adults can play as allies to youth. Learn more. What does it mean to Parents? Excellent!

< Back Pennsylvania Congressional Districts Map and Search Fields https://www.dos.pa.gov/VotingElections/CandidatesCommittees/RunningforOffice/pages/2018-remedial-congressional-districts.aspx MAP of PA Districts

< Back Friendship House The Mission of Friendship House is to provide a continuum of quality programs and services designed to enhance the emotional, behavioral and social well-being of children and families in the communities we serve. Adapting to society's ever-changing needs will enable Friendship House to sustain this mission as it has since its founding in 1871Children's Social Services

< Back Pennsylvania Adoption Search/Support Groups Links for searching for birth parents

< Back Dickinson College Children's Center The Children's Center is dedicated to the belief that each child is a unique person who deserves to be in a safe and nurturing environment. The Center is committed to encouraging the child's individual growth, developing each child's social skills and self-esteem and encouraging collaboration with others on projects of benefit to all.Child Care Services

< Back Divorce Source Online Resource for Pennsylvania Divorce support services Our Pennsylvania Divorce Source is a resource to get you the state-specific divorce information you need. On this page, you can locate Pennsylvania divorce lawyers, mediators, and other professionals as well as learn about Pennsylvania divorce laws and related family law issues like child custody, visitation, child support, alimony, and property division. What you need to know about divorce. Helping people facing divorce is what we do best. We are the go-to resource because our "passion for a better divorce is fulfilled by providing you access to quality information, products, and services to help you achieve the most successful experience possible. Find Professionals & State Specific Information If you need legal advice, you will most likely be hiring a Lawyer or Mediator to begin your proceedings. All it takes is making a phone call to set up an initial consultation, which is often offered free of charge.

< Back My Summer Camps State by State Listing MySummerCamps.com is a comprehensive summer camp directory and summer camp guide for kids, teens and youth. MySummerCamps.com is the complete resource for finding summer camps, summer camp jobs and camps for sale or rent in the United States, Canada and the rest of the World. Summer Camp Directory

< Back VENANGO COUNTY Older Adult Services Connections to all services from low level to high level.

< Back Precious Gems Supportive Services PGSS is a community-based non-profit organization 501(c)(3) formed in 1995, and incorporated in 2001 to provide grief, loss, and transition support within underserved populations. MOTTO: HELPING HURTING HEARTS HEAL Precious Gems Supportive Services (PGSS) is a community-based non-profit organization 501(c)(3) formed in 1995, and incorporated in 2001 to provide grief, loss, and transition support within underserved populations. PGSS has established a program that recognizes that grief is a normal part of life and offers a safe place for children/teens to express those feelings, within their own communities. Mission and Vision of Precious Gems Supportive Services The mission of PGSS is to help children and families who have experienced a loss through death to move through the grief process by offering grief/bereavement support/counseling as needed regardless of ability to pay. We provide information and educational programs relating to grief and loss for healthcare staffs, community leaders, teachers, and clergy.

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< Back Resources for National Family Caregiver Month Resources for National Family Caregiver Month November is National Family Caregiver Month, a time to recognize and honor family caregivers and an opportunity to raise awareness of caregiving issues, educate communities, and increase support for caregivers. Older adults may be family caregivers or have family caregivers. Advocates working with them can provide support and assistance to promote caregiver health, connect caregivers to benefits and resources, and provide the tools for them to deliver safe and effective caregiving. Many resources on the topic are available: NCLER Training: Grandparents and Other Non-Parent Families: Information on kinship care, including grandparents raising grandchildren, and ways to support and serve kinship families. NCLER Training: Trauma-Informed Lawyering: Effects of Secondary Trauma on Attorneys & Advocates: Information on vicarious and secondary trauma. Family caregivers may be grappling with secondary trauma and burnout. Caregiver Action Network: Family Caregiver Toolbox: Videos, resources, and checklists for family caregivers. Diverse Elders Coalition Library: Caregivers: Collection of reports, fact sheets, and other research around caregiving issues and diverse older adults. The National Consumer Voice & National Center on Elder Abuse: Taking Care of You: Tips for the Family Caregiver: A tip sheet for caregiver self-care. WISER: Caregiving Resources: Resources for caregivers to help them plan for their future—the majority of caregivers are females providing unpaid care for family members. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: Managing Someone Else’s Money: Guides and resources for individuals managing money or property for a loved one. The Caregiver Action Network (CAN) is spearheading observance efforts for this month and developed the theme of #CaregiverAnd, a theme that encourages family caregivers to celebrate passions and interests. More resources to promote this month are available through the Administration for Community Living. PLEASE PASS ON THIS INFORMATION TO ANY AND ALL and/or POST IT FOR ALL TO SEE! Thank you for helping to spread the word!!

< Back The Office for Dispute Resolution and Consultline (Education System) Special ed communication & conflict resolution Special Education ConsultLine. 800-279-2301. Our website is http:odr-pa.org The relationship between parents and schools can become strained when there are disagreements and conflicts about a child’s program. Research is clear that when parents and schools work together, children have better educational outcomes. Special education mediation is a service offered by ODR to help families of children with disabilities and schools resolve their different viewpoints on a child’s special education program. RESOURCES ON WEBSITE Annual Report Contact ODR Contact ConsultLine Filing Period Holiday Hearing Officer Decisions Database New Hearing Officer Decisions ODR Request Forms ODR Training Videos Video Q&As What's New at ODR If both parties agree to mediation, the Office for Dispute Resolution will arrange for a neutral, specially trained mediator to meet with them at a mutually convenient location. ODR mediators are contractors who are trained in mediation and who have knowledge and experience in special education. Mediator bios can be found on the website.