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National CASA
State of PennsylvaniaPennsylvania CASA http://www.pacasa.org/Pennsylvania Adoption Exchangehttp://www.adoptpakids.org/paeswan.aspCity of Lancaster Community Action Program "People helping people help themselves" http://www.caplanc.org
Clare House Clare House serves homeless women and children by providing a temporary home in a caring environment, life skills programs and aftercare support leading to self-sufficiency. http://www.clarehouselancaster.org
Pressley Ridge To improve the adjustment and achievement of children and youth with challenging behaviors through effective programs that focus on all aspects of their lives. To champion initiatives to improve the system of care for children/youth and their families. http://www.pressleyridge.org
Lancaster Freedom Center The Lancaster Freedom Center, Inc. (LFC) provides outpatient and intensive outpatient treatment services for individuals and families suffering from chemical addictions and mental health problems. http://www.lancasterfreedomcenter.com
Big Brothers Big Sisters The Mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters is to serve Lancaster County children by offering opportunities for professionally supported One-to-One® mentoring relationships with qualified volunteers. Each relationship will assist the Little Brother or Sister to become a confident, competent and caring individual. http://www.bbbslancaster.org
The Boys & Girls Club The Mission of Boys & Girls Club of Lancaster is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to become productive, caring, responsible adults. http://www.bgclanc.org
Community Services Group To promote growth and enhancement of human potential through an effective, efficient, and innovative system of care. http://www.csgonline.org
Domestic Violence Services Domestic Violence Services of Lancaster County is a Community Action Program providing comprehensive services to victims of domestic violence. http://www.dvslanc.org
YWCA is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. http://www.ywcalancaster.org
Sexual Assault Prevention & Counseling Center The YWCA Sexual Assault Prevention and Counseling Center provides counseling and support to all past and present survivors of sexual assault, family members and significant others. http://www.ywcalancaster.org/sapcc.html
Spanish American Civic Association The purpose for which the Spanish American Civic Association (SACA) is formed is to foster and perpetuate the cultural, social, and economic well-being of the Hispanic people of the City and County of Lancaster, and thereby contribute to the general well-being of the community at large. http://sacapa.org
T.W. Ponessa & Associates We guide and nurture safety, wellness, and permanency for children and families. http://www.twponessa.com
Compass Mark We continue our commitment to guide individuals and families on a journey toward lives free from substance abuse and full of promise. http://www.compassmark.org
Al-Anon/Alateen Al-Anon is a fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength, and hope in order to solve their common problems. Alateen is a fellowship of young Al-Anon members, usually teenagers, whose lives have been affected by someone else's drinking. http://www.pa-al-anon.org
Child Welfare
Current or Former Foster Youth
National Association of Former Foster Care Children Associationhttp://www.naffcca.org/FOSTERCLUB National networking site for children in foster care.www.fosterclub.comThe Jim Casey Youth Opportunities Initiative A national foundation whose mission is to help youth in foster care make successful transitions to adulthood.www.jimcaseyyouth.org
Volunteer Resources
Foster Care
Foster Care & Adoptive Community (FCAC) Offers training and information sharing between foster and adoptive families, and all other professions working with abused and neglected children.www.fosterparents.com
FosterParenting.com Information on becoming a foster parent, types of foster care, parent and child concerns, money considerations, and more.
Foster Care Connection Features information, articles, application questions, forms, links, opportunities to connect with other parents, and more.
National Foster Care Month Information about the annual National Foster Care Month held each year in May. Includes event calendar, media kit, success stories, and ways to get involved.
Foster Club Information, contests, discussions, and more for foster children. www.fosterclub.com
Foster Parent Community Giving worldwide foster parents information, articles, resources, networking and issues regarding at risk children.
Aging Out PBS documentary that follows young people as they exit foster care and try to make their way on their own.
National Foster Parent Association A nonprofit agency striving to support foster parents and to be a strong voice on behalf of all children.
American Foster Care Resources (AFCR) Nonprofit, tax-exempt corporation dedicated to the research, development, and production of informational and educational resources for and about family foster care.
Foster Care Home at Last
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