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< Back Lourdesmont Good Shepherd Youth and Family Services Drug and alcohol rehab - residential long-term treatment, outpatient drug rehabilitation treatment andrtial hospitalization/day treatment for adolescents, persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disordersdrug and alcohol rehab

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< Back Signs of Child Abuse List Physical, Sexual, Mental, Neglect Keep Kids Safe By Strengthening Families SUSPECT CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT? CALL CHILDLINE: 1-800-932-0313 Unexplained injuries Unbelievable or inconsistent explanations of injuries Multiple bruises in various stages of healing Bruises located on faces, ears, necks, buttocks, backs, chests, thighs, back of legs, and genitalia Bruises that resemble objects such as a hand, fist, belt buckle, or rope Injuries that are inconsistent with a child's age/developmental level Burns Behavioral Indicators Fear of going home Extreme apprehensiveness/vigilance Pronounced aggression or passivity Flinches easily or avoids being touched Play includes abusive behavior or talk Unable to recall how injuries occurred or account of injuries is inconsistent with the nature of the injuries Fear of parent or caregiver SEXUAL ABUSE Physical Indicators Sleep disturbances Bedwetting Pain or irritation in genital/anal area Difficulty walking or sitting Difficulty urinating Pregnancy Positive testing for sexually transmitted disease or HIV Excessive or injurious masturbation Behavioral Indicators Sexually promiscuous Developmental age-inappropriate sexual play and/or drawings Cruelty to others Cruelty to animals Firesetting Anxious MENTAL ABUSE Physical Indicators Frequent psychosomatic complaints (nausea, stomachache, headache, etc.) Bed-wetting Self-harm Speech disorders Behavioral Indicators Expressing feelings of inadequacy Fearful of trying new things Overly compliant Poor peer relationships Excessive dependence on adults Habit disorders (sucking, rocking, etc.) Eating disorders NEGLECT Physical Indicators Lack of adequate medical and dental care Often hungry Lack of shelter Child's weight is significantly lower than what is normal for his/her age and gender Developmental delays Persistent (untreated) conditions (e.g. head lice, diaper rash) Exposure to hazards (e.g., illegal drugs, rodent/insect infestation, mold) Clothing that is dirty, inappropriate for the weather, too small or too large Behavioral Indicators Not registered in school Inadequate or inappropriate supervision Poor impulse control Frequently fatigued “Parentified” behaviors The term "child abuse" shall mean intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly doing any of the following: (1) Causing bodily injury to a child through any recent act or failure to act. (2) Fabricating, feigning or intentionally exaggerating or inducing a medical symptom or disease which results in a potentially harmful medical evaluation or treatment to the child through any recent act. (3) Causing or substantially contributing to serious mental injury to a child through any act or failure to act or a series of such acts or failures to act. (4) Causing sexual abuse or exploitation of a child through any act or failure to act. (5) Creating a reasonable likelihood of bodily injury to a child through any recent act or failure to act. (6) Creating a likelihood of sexual abuse or exploitation of a child through any recent act or failure to act. (7) Causing serious physical neglect of a child. (8) Engaging in any of the following acts: a manner that endangers the child. (i) Kicking, biting, throwing, burning, stabbing or cutting a child in a manner that endangers the child. (ii) Unreasonably restraining or confining a child, based on consideration of the method, location or the duration of the restraint or confinement. (iii) Forcefully shaking a child under one year of age. (iv) Forcefully slapping or otherwise striking a child under one year of age. (v) Interfering with the breathing of a child. (vi) Causing a child to be present at a location while a violation of 18 Pa.C.S. § 7508.2 (relating to the operation of methamphetamine laboratory) is occurring, provided that the violation is being investigated by law enforcement. (vii) Leaving a child unsupervised with an individual, other than the child's parent, who the actor knows or reasonably should have known: (A) Is required to register as a Tier II or Tier Ill sexual offender under 42 Pa.C.S. Ch. 97 Subch. H (relating to registration of sexual offenders), where the victim of the sexual offense was under 18 years of age when the crime was committed. (B) Has been determined to be a sexually violent predator under 42 Pa.C.S. § 9799.24 (relating to assessments) or any of its predecessors. (C) Has been determined to be a sexually violent delinquent child as defined in 42 Pa.C.S. § 9799.12 (relating to definitions). (9) Causing the death of the child through any act or failure to act. (10) Engaging a child in a severe form of trafficking in persons or sex trafficking, as those terms are defined under section 103 of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 (114 Stat. 1466, 22 U.S.C §7102). Sexual abuse or exploitation." Any of the following: (1) The employment, use, persuasion, inducement, enticement or coercion of a child to engage in or assist another individual to engage in sexually explicit conduct, which includes, but is not limited to, the following: (i) Looking at the sexual or other intimate parts of a child or another individual for the purpose of arousing or gratifying sexual desire in any individual. (ii) Participating in sexually explicit conversation either in person, by telephone, by computer or by a computer-aided device for the purpose of sexual stimulation or gratification of any individual. (iii) Actual or simulated sexual activity or nudity for the purpose of sexual stimulation or gratification of any individual. (iv) Actual or simulated sexual activity for the purpose of producing visual depiction, including photographing, videotaping, computer depicting or filming. This paragraph does not include consensual activities between a child who is 14 years of age or older and another person who is 14 years of age or older and whose age is within four years of the child's age. (2) Any of the following offenses committed against a child: (i) Rape as defined in 18 Pa.C.S. § 3121 (relating to rape). (ii) Statutory sexual assault as defined in 18 Pa.C.S. § 3122.1 (relating to statutory sexual assault). (iii) Involuntary deviate sexual intercourse as defined in 18 Pa.C.S. § 3123 (relating to involuntary deviate sexual intercourse). (iv) Sexual assault as defined in 18 Pa.C.S. § 3124.1 (relating to sexual assault). (v) Institutional sexual assault as defined in 18 Pa.C.S. § 3124.2 (relating to institutional sexual assault). (vi) Aggravated indecent assault as defined in 18 Pa.C.S. § 3125 (relating to aggravated indecent assault). (vii) Indecent assault as defined in 18 Pa.C.S. § 3126 (relating to indecent assault). (viii) Indecent exposure as defined in 18 Pa.C.S. § 3127 (relating to indecent exposure). (ix) Incest as defined in 18 Pa.C.S. § 4302 (relating to incest). (x) Prostitution as defined in 18 Pa.C.S. § 5902 (relating to prostitution and related offenses). (xi) Sexual abuse as defined in 18 Pa.C.S. § 6312 (relating to sexual abuse of children). (xii) Unlawful contact with a minor as defined in 18 Pa.C.S. § 6318 (relating to unlawful contact with a minor). (xiii) Sexual exploitation as defined in 18 Pa.C.S. § 6320 (relating to sexual exploitation of children). "Bodily injury:" Impairment of physical condition or substantial pain "Serious mental injury: A psychological condition, as diagnosed by a physician or licensed psychologist, including the refusal of appropriate treatment, that: (1) renders a child chronically and severely anxious, agitated, depressed, socially withdrawn, psychotic or in reasonable fear that the child's life or safety is threatened; or (2) seriously interferes with a child's ability to accomplish age-appropriate developmental and social tasks. "Serious physical neglect:" Any of the following when committed by a perpetrator that endangers a child's life or health, threatens a child's well-being, causes bodily injury or impairs a child's health, development or functioning: (1) A repeated, prolonged or egregious failure to supervise a child in a manner that is appropriate considering the child's developmental age and abilities. (2) The failure to provide a child with adequate essentials of life, including food, shelter or medical care.

< Back LOCAL TASK FORCE Beaver Valley & Support Group Beaver Valley IU 27 The Local Task Force (LTF) – is a Parent / Family Support Network Group for Families that Have a Child with a Disability. The Local Task Force membership consists of parents and family members of children with disabilities, local IU representatives, local MH / ID office, the Local Arc, area school districts and charter schools, and additional agency outreach programs. The function of the Local Task Force is to support each other through dialogue, training, and networking. You should attend the LTF if: • You are a family member supporting a school-age child with a disability • You are a local public/ private service provider • You are a school district employee • You have a concern or questions regarding the special education system • You want to network with family members and professionals • You are interested in finding out more about the Local Task Force • You want to share information with the special education community • You want to learn more about regulations and special education processes such as Evaluations Reports, IEPs, and NOREPs. • And so much more… If you are interested in attending the Local Task Force (Family Support Group) you can contact either your Chairperson or Vice-Chairperson Chairperson Sabrina Mislevy 724-252-6588 mislevy@yahoo.com Vice-Chairperson Jane Stadnik 724-266-3931 jstadnik@pealcenter.org

< Back Family Guidance Center Berks County Mental Health Drug and Alcohol Children in the Middle The Children in the Middle program is a one-time, three-hour class that focuses on how we as adults can best support the children in our lives through the processes of divorce, separation, and custody determination. Through a combination of verbal instruction and video materials, a group of participants reviews the common challenges that co-parents face, behavioral changes that children can experience, and strategies for preserving and strengthening the parental bond with children as custody agreements are being determined. Although a large number of participants complete this informative class to fulfill a requirement, Children in the Middle is open to anyone who would like to learn about this vitally important issue. Participants also include aunt and uncles, grandparents, step-parents, and other adults that play a supportive role in the lives of children . Please note : the non-refundable participation fee of $45 is due at the time of scheduling. Participants may reschedule their class time once free of charge; subsequent reschedules will incur a $15 fee. An additional participation certificate can be issued after the date of completion at a fee of $15 per certificate. Dialectical Behavior Therapy Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a research-based treatment program originally developed by Dr. Marsha Linehan to help individuals with Borderline Personality Disorder learn skills to develop a “life worth living” through managing the emotions and behaviors that contribute to distress in everyday life. Family Guidance Center offers a comprehensive DBT program provided by therapists that have been trained and certified through Behavioral Tech, Linehan’s research, and training organization. Current research proposes that the acceptance and change skills taught in DBT have effectiveness beyond Personality Disorders, thus becoming an integral piece of our outpatient counseling programs to assist the varied population we serve.

< Back Brookrk Recreation & Swimming Club Ince This is a private pool in the Brookrk Country Club. It is a square outdoor pool treated with Chlorine.

< Back Kyle's Treehouse Kyleâ¬"s Treehouse is a 501 (c) 3 organization founded by Jenifer and Jeffrey Westphal, whose son Kyle was diagnosed in 1998. During the search for a diagnosis, a friend told the Westphals about Son-rise, a home-based,rent-led, child-centered treatment option. After more than four years of this therapy, Kyle emerged from his autistic state. While going through this experience, the Westphals were frustrated by the difficulty in learning about autism. There was no clearinghouse that provided information on the pros and cons of various treatments. While they found a treatment that was a good fit for them, they realized that it wasnâ¬"t for everyone. And there are dozens of different options for families to choose from. A nearly impossible task. So they started Kyle's Treehouse. In a few short years, what was originally an informational resource has evolved into a community, where hundreds of thousands of visitors learn from each other every year

< Back Hoffman Homes, INC. Children from across Pennsylvania, ages 6-17, come to Hoffman Homes for Youth with severe mental health diagnoses and behavioral issues due to trauma, abuse, neglect, and loss. Our organization is a lifeline for children who may have nowhere else to go for the essential help they need in regaining their mental health and hope for a brighter future. Our purpose is to provide comprehensive psychiatric care, treatment, and education to children and their families. We are committed to providing services that are cost-effective and responsive to the unique needs of each child, always in close cooperation with the parents/guardians, referring agencies, managed care organizations, school systems, and funding sources.

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< Back EASTON Area Parent Support Group for Parents of children/teens with Disabilities. We meet 1 time a month For families to meet others who have a child or adolescent with autism or an intellectual/developmental disability I support families in the areas Of Special Education Rights, Resources & Services offers in our Lehigh Valley. Every other month ....typically a presenter comes in to speak on various topics that I arrange. Leslie McKelvey leslie.mckelvey@yahoo.com

< Back United Way of Berks County Health and Human Services