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< Back Parents of Addicted Loved Ones Support Group PAL This is the founding principle of the PAL movement. People helping people through the woods. PAL groups meet weekly to educate, support, and help each other with issues arising from loving someone with an addiction. Each PAL group is facilitated by a peer, who is someone walking the same path. While the focus is on parents with an addicted child, all family members and friends are welcome to attend PAL meetings. Parents with a child addicted to drugs and/or alcohol can find hope in a support program called Parents of Addicted Loved-ones (PAL). PAL was founded in 2006 by Michael Speakman, LISAC while working as an in-patient Substance Abuse Counselor in Arizona. As the number of meetings spread due to growing demand, volunteer facilitators were trained and new meetings opened across the Phoenix metropolitan area. In 2015, PAL was incorporated as a Christian-run non-profit and falls under a 501c(3) for charitable donations as a partner with another Christian organization, Partners In Action. PAL meetings are open to anyone of any faith or background as our primary goal is to provide hope through education and support for parents dealing with addicted loved ones. PAL is now governed by a volunteer board.

< Back Carson Scholars Fund Students in grades 4-11 who had at least a 3.75 grade point average and demonstrated strong humanitarian qualities would be recommended by school officials to apply for $1,000 scholarships. If a student won a scholarship, it would be invested for his or her college education until graduation from high school and they would be designated as a Carson Scholar. Winners could reapply annually as long as they maintained their GPA. The awards would beid directly to the four-year accredited institution of higher learning, on their behalf.The Carson Scholars Fund was founded in 1994 by world-renowned Johns Hopkins pediatric neurosurgeon Dr. Benjamin S. Carson and his wife, Candy. The vision for the Carson Scholars Fund came from the Carsons observation that many school display cases were filled with large trophiesying tribute to their teams sports' achievements, while honor students traditionally received a pin or certificate. Then, after reading a research study stating that students in the United States ranked 21 out of 22 countries – next to the bottom of the list – in science and math, the Carsons felt alarmed and compelled to take action.Educational Scholarships

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< Back Delaware County Adult and Juvenile Probation JUVENILE PROBATION https://delcopa.gov/courts/juvenilecourt/index.html Danielle A. DiMatteo, Director Office Phone: 610-891-4729; Fax: 610-891-4965 Jeremy Damia, Deputy Director Office Phone: 610-891-4751; Fax: 610-891-4965 Denise Volpe, Administrative Assistant Phone: 610-891-4756 | Fax: 610-891-4965 Email: Volped@co.delaware.pa.us 201 West Front Street, Media, PA 19063 600 Calcon Hook Road; Building #4 Sharon Hill PA 19079 Main number: 610-583-7377 6909 Ludlow St. 6th Floor; Upper Darby, PA 19082 Judith Cola, Office Coordinator Phone: 610-713-2550/2551/2546; Fax: 610-713-2552 151 W. 5th Street, 1st Floor Chester, PA 19013 Antoinette Mack, Office Coordinator Phone: 610-447-1704/1705; Fax: 610-447-1715

< Back PA Medical Home Program A Medical Home is not a building, a house, or a hospital...it is an approach to providing health care to Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN) by using the child's primary pediatric practice as a hub for coordinating all medical care. The goal of the Medical Home Initiative is to provide CYSHCN with healthcare services that are accessible, family-centered, continuous, comprehensive, coordinated, compassionate, and culturally competent. In a Medical Home, health professionals, and families work as a team to access all medical and non-medical services necessary to help children reach their full potential. The PA Chapter, AAP is affiliated with the national AAP but is a separate 501-c-3 not-for-profit organization. We support the national AAP agenda for children and work on children's initiatives that are specific to Pennsylvania. Members of the national AAP are automatically eligible for membership in the PA Chapter; chapter dues are separate from national AAP dues. If you are not a member of the national AAP but would like to be a member of the PA Chapter, please go to the Membership page for more information. The Pennsylvania Medical Program (PA MHP) is a medical home quality improvement program based on the Educating Physicians In their Communities (EPIC) model, and housed at the PA Chapter, the American Academy of Pediatrics. On the website, you will find local Dr. offices that are Medical Homes. What is a Medical Home? The medical home is an organizational setting that integrates preventive services, acute illness management, and chronic condition management. An effective medical home seeks to identify the broad spectrum of a child and family’s needs at a given point in time (including preventive care and psychosocial items), as well as to anticipate and design care to address future needs. The medical home coordinates among agencies and services in the child’s community (termed “horizontal coordination”) and within the health care system (“vertical coordination”) to address current health needs. It also provides continuity over time to address future health needs; care in a medical home spans childhood through adolescence and facilitates a smooth transition to adult services. The medical home fosters competence in patients and families as its key strategy to achieve positive results.

< Back FATHERHOOD SUPPORT GROUP Fatherhood Support Group Feel free to register and pass the information along to others who may be interested. Feel free to reach out to us at Family Mentor if you have any questions or would like additional assistance navigating the child-serving systems in Montgomery County. where: CADCOM , 113 E Main Street, Norristown when: Tuesdays 5-7 pm register: 610-277-6363 ext. 167 Free for low-income fathers

< Back Risk Factors and Addictive Behavior DDAP Risk Factors and Addictive Behavior DDAP People of any age, sex, or economic status can become addicted to a drug. However, certain factors can affect the likelihood and speed of developing an addiction: An Addictive Personality. Find out what that means and who in your family near and extended has one. Mayo Clinic Addictive Personalities https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/do-you-have-addictive-personality-traits Family history of addiction. Drug addiction is more common in some families and likely involves genetic predisposition. If you have a blood relative, such as a parent or sibling, with alcohol or drug problems, you're at greater risk of developing a drug addiction. Grandparents, uncle/aunt, and cousins are to be considered as well. Genetic ancestry can be very useful in identifying if this possibility exists. https://www.familyaware.org/familytree/#:~:text=A%20person's%20family%20mental%20health,be%20recognized%20and%20treated%20early . Being male. Men are more likely to have problems with drugs than women are. However, the progression of addictive disorders is known to be faster in females Having another mental health disorder. If you have a mental health disorder such as depression, anxiety, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), you’re more likely to become dependent on drugs. Peer pressure. Peer pressure is a strong factor in starting to use and abuse drugs, particularly for young people. The group of friends they hang around with is most telling! Know who they are! They have more influence than anyone most times! Lack of family involvement. Difficult family situations or lack of a bond with your parents or siblings may increase the risk of addiction, as can a lack of parental supervision. Anxiety, depression, and loneliness. Using drugs can become a way of coping with these painful psychological feelings and can make these problems even worse. Be on the lookout and have friends, and family aware also of the risks. Even over-the-counter drugs can be a problem for some. Taking a highly addictive drug. Some drugs, such as stimulants, cocaine, or painkillers, may result in faster development of addiction than other drugs. However, taking drugs considered less addicting — so-called "light drugs" — can start you on a pathway of drug use and addiction. Weed/Marijuana can be one of them. Addictive Behavior It can be easy to overdo things from time to time by, for example, eating too many sweets or going on a shopping spree. But if you find yourself repeatedly engaging in an activity that has a negative effect on your health or well-being or both, you may be engaging in an addictive behavior. Being addicted to a self-destructive behavior can be similar to being addicted to drugs or alcohol -- it can interfere with your day-to-day life and come with severe consequences. Sometimes people can moderate or stop the addictive behavior on their own. Almost ANYTHING can become addictive. In other cases, a mental health professional or support group can help. Common types of addictive behavior People typically use addictive behaviors to cope with unpleasant thoughts or feelings, such as anxiety or sadness, because their actions can induce a temporary euphoria or release/ help them feel more detached from what's bothering them. Many behaviors can potentially be addictive. These are some of the most common kinds of addictive behavior: Sexual addiction. If sexual activity (such as masturbation, frequent extramarital affairs, or having many partners) becomes the primary focus of your life, you might have a sexual addiction. Workaholism . Workaholics tend to be high-strung people who neglect their health. They likely think about work constantly, put in long hours, and rarely take vacations. Shopaholism . Shopaholics buy on impulse and are often called "compulsive spenders." They go shopping to ease distress or anxiety, usually not because they need their purchases. Shopaholics can't stop even when they find themselves in debt: as financial pressures mount, they may feel compelled to shop even more frequently in an attempt to ease their distress. Compulsive gambling . Compulsive gamblers typically overestimate their chances of winning a particular wager, such as buying a lottery ticket or playing online poker. The euphoria that follows a win keeps them coming back for more. In addition, because compulsive gamblers often dream of attaining wealth, even a losing streak or a large payoff won't keep them from placing another bet. Compulsive eating . This includes behaviors such as overeating, under-eating (anorexia nervosa), and binging and purging (bulimia). Individuals who compulsively eat often use food as a way to cope with their emotions. Secrecy often shrouds their eating habits . They might appear to have normal dietary habits in front of others while secretly purging or restricting their food intake. Anxiety and Depression and Bi-Polar can be drivers for this as well as some prescriptions as well. Co-dependency. Experts first used the term "co-dependents" to describe people who were involved in relationships with active alcoholics or drug addicts. More and more, the term is also used for people in unhealthy relationships who, to the detriment of their well-being, continually put others' needs ahead of their own. Internet and Cell Phone addiction . Some individuals spend so much time online that they neglect responsibilities at work or at home. This may be video games or surfing the web, Instagram, FaceBook, etc. This becomes where they spend most of their time at home, in the car, indeed ANYWHERE! Pornography and Gambling Again , some individuals spend so much time online that they neglect responsibilities at work or home. This may take the shape of compulsively viewing pornography or engaging in sexual behaviors, gambling, or bidding on online auctions. Signs of a problem Most behavioral addictions follow a similar pattern that often includes these signs of an addiction: The behavior becomes all-consuming -- for example, you can't stop thinking about sex or work. You rearrange your life to pursue the behavior. You frequently lie to cover up the behavior or lash out at others when they express their concerns about the behavior. You feel anxious or depressed when you refrain from the behavior, or you might have suicidal thoughts and/or feelings of helplessness. You become isolated or withdrawn from family relationships and friendships. You have chronic feelings of numbness, detachment, or boredom. You may be willing to lie, cheat, steal, or worse to have your addiction met. You need to engage in the addictive behavior More and MORE or for higher stakes to get the same results. Resources Addictive behaviors are difficult to stop on your own and often benefit from some form of professional treatment. Some addictions like substance abuse and eating disorders may require inpatient treatment at a hospital or rehabilitation clinic. Your healthcare practitioner can refer you to a therapist or counselor who can help you find the best approach for you. Preparing for your appointment It may help to get an independent perspective from someone you trust and who knows you well. You can start by discussing your substance use with your primary doctor, or ask for a referral to a specialist in drug addiction, such as a licensed alcohol and drug counselor, or a psychiatrist or psychologist. Take a relative or friend along. To prepare for your appointment: Be honest about your drug use. When you have a substance abuse/addictive problem, it can be easy to downplay or underestimate how much you use and your level of dependence. To get an accurate idea of which treatment may help, be honest with your doctor or other mental health provider. Make a list of all medications, vitamins, or other supplements that you're taking and the dosages. Tell the doctor about any legal or illegal drugs you're using Prepare questions to ask your doctor. Basic questions to ask your doctor include: What's the best approach to my drug problem? Should I see a psychiatrist or other mental health provider? Will I need to go to the hospital or spend time as an inpatient or outpatient at a recovery clinic? Are there evidence-based practices for addiction? Are there any brochures or other printed material that I can have? What websites do you recommend? What are the alternatives to the primary approach that you're suggesting? Don't hesitate to ask questions anytime during your appointment. What to expect from your doctor Your doctor is likely to ask you several questions. Be ready to answer them to reserve time to go over any points you want to focus on. Your doctor may ask: What drugs do you use? When did your drug use first start? How often do you use drugs? When you take a drug, how much do you use? Do you ever feel that you might have a problem with drugs? Have you tried to quit on your own? What happened when you did? If you tried to quit, did you have withdrawal symptoms? Have any family members criticized your drug use? Are you ready to get the treatment needed for your drug problem? Are there any family members close and extended that have or had addictions? Why do you think you started? Is there a history of this going back through generations that you know of? Are there any friends, or family friends who have addictions? Will you have challenges in your home, with your current friends, at your school, or your job maintaining your recovery? Will you work on a plan to minimize those challenges?

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< Back Family ACTS Inc Family ACTS Inc is a Dual Diagnosis Drug & Alcohol Addiction Treatment located in Ford City, PA. Drug and alcohol rehab - outpatient drug rehabilitation treatment for adolescents, pregnant/postpartum women including criminal justice clients

< Back Pennsylvania Benchbook and the New Benchbook Resource Companion for Judges Family Court The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has issued a new reference guide intended to help family court judges address the special needs of abused and neglected children. The “Pennsylvania Dependency Benchbook” includes information, tools, and best practices that Supreme Court Justice Max Baer characterized as building blocks in the Supreme Court's ongoing efforts to reduce delays in placing at-risk children in safe, nurturing, and permanent homes. The Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts' Office of Children and Families in the Courts has worked closely with DPW’s Office of Children, Youth, and Families to reduce the number of children in foster care from more than 21,000 in 2006 to fewer than 16,000 today. The benchbook is available at www.ocfcpacourts.us/padependencybenchbook chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://ocfcpacourts.us/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/2019-Pennsylvania-Dependency-Benchbook-3rd-Edition-Interactive-002427.pdf The complete benchbook for judges. Benchbook Resource Companion – 2nd Edition

< Back PArtnerships for Children Pennsylvaniartnerships for Children is a strong, effective and trusted voice to improve the health, education and well-being of children and youth in the Commonwealth. PPC is statewide, independent, non-partisan and non-profitChild Welfare