Resources

National
 
National CASA
 
 
State of Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania CASA
http://www.pacasa.org/


Pennsylvania Adoption Exchange
http://www.adoptpakids.org/paeswan.asp

City 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 relatio nships 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

T o promote growth and enhancement of human potential through an effective, efficient, and innovative system of care.
http://csgonline.org/

Domestic Violence Services
Domestic Violence Services of Lancaster County is a Co mmunity 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 Counse ling 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/

PA Counseling Services
People are valuable.  Therefore, PA Counseling Services exisits to help children, adults and familes discover their greatness.  PA Counseling provides a full range of Mental Health services and Drug and Alcohol treatment.

 
Child Welfare

Child Welfare League of America (CWLA)
The nations oldest and largest organization devoted entirely to the well-being of America's vulnerable children and their families.
http://www.cwla.org/

Casey Family Programs
http://www.casey.org/Home

Chapin Hall Center for Children at the University of Chicago
http://www.chapinhall.org/

Pew Commission on Children in Foster Care
http://pewfostercare.org/

Child Advocacy
http://www.childadvocacy.com/

Children’s Rights
http://www.childrensrights.org/

Annie E. Casey  Foundation
The primary mission of the Foundation is to foster public policies, human service reforms, and community supports that more effectively meet the needs of today's  vulnerable children and families.
http://www.aecf.org/

 
Current or Former Foster Youth

National Association of Former Foster Care Children Association
http://www.naffcca.org/

FOSTERCLUB 
National networking site for children in foster care.
http://www.fosterclub.com/

The Jim Casey Youth Opportunities Initiative 
A national foundation whose mission is to help youth in foster care make successful transitions to adulthood.
http://www.jimcaseyyouth.org/


Volunteer Resources

VolunteerMatch
http://www.volunteermatch.org/

United Way of Lancaster County
http://www.uwlanc.org/
 
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. http://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.
http://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