CTC MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

March 2022

Child and Family Focus Children’s

Mental Health Respite Program,

"Relieve stress, restore energy, gain balance"

This program allows parents/caregivers of children with a mental health diagnosis to take a well deserved break. Additionally, the respite program is always hiring fun, energetic individuals as caretakers. It’s a part time, flexible position. (click here to apply)

Child and Family Focus offers respite services in Delaware, Chester, and Bucks County.

Eligible families must meet the following requirements:

• Child has a documented Mental Health diagnosis

• Currently receiving Mental Health services

• Be eligible for Medical Assistance

• Between the age of 3-21

April 08, 2021

SPOTLIGHT:

YMWIC

(Young Men and Women In Charge)

YMWIC’s mission is to empower and prepare economically disadvantaged and historically underrepresented youth to excel and become leaders in STEM careers through academic tutoring, mentoring and financial assistance programs, accomplished by leveraging alliances with K-12 school districts, universities, corporations, and the Foundation’s committed partners. This mission is accomplished by embracing a family model that provides individually targeted services: academic support and tutoring, leadership development, scientific research training, public speaking, community service, junior mentoring, college readiness, college tours, and industry experiences in many STEM-related careers. Scholars may participate in YMWIC Special Interest Groups, such as the Young Scholar Leadership Team (YSLT), robotics team, jazz ensemble, choir, and coaching from personal mentors in the STEM professions. Additionally, YMWIC’s STEM-based summer enrichment programs serve our Scholars and hundreds more students in first through twelfth grades.

February 11, 2021

SPOTLIGHT:

PA Youth Survey Results (PAYS)

January 14, 2021

SPOTLIGHT:

Chester Upland School District

Dr. Carol D. Birks

Carol D. Birks, Ed.D.

Superintendent of Schools

Chester Upland School District

232 W. 9th Street, 1st Floor Admin.Wing

Chester, PA 19013

(610) 447-3610

cbirks@chesteruplandsd.org

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Holcomb Behavioral Health Systems joined Chimes Family of Services in 2000. We provide a comprehensive range of services and supports for people with mental health, substance abuse, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and co-occurring disorders. Additionally, we provide an array of prevention and educational programs for youth, parents, and adults to encourage healthy choices and lifestyles.

The philosophy that guides our services and supports is the belief that every individual has the right to develop his or her fullest potential. We recognize the uniqueness of each individual and tailor our services in a manner that is culturally competent, focusing on the individual’s strengths, needs, abilities, interests, and desires.

Our professional staff support each individual’s right to make informed choices, while promoting the individual’s sense of dignity and self-worth. To facilitate the efficacy of services, all supports and services are provided in the most integrated environment appropriate for an individual’s needs and consistent with applicable evidence-based practices.

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