Luzerne County Programs
Outreach offers family programming at a satellite office in Luzerne County, located at 138 South Main Street Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701.
Please note that our Wilkes-Barre office does not offer all of the programs available at our Scranton location. Visit the PROGRAMS tab in the main menu for information about services offered in Lackawanna County.
*The following Outreach programs are available at BOTH the Scranton and Wilkes-Barre locations.*
Outreach Wilkes-Barre
Parents As Teachers
(Services offered at the Lackawanna & Luzerne County offices)
Parents as Teachers is an evidence-based home visiting program that supports parents as their child’s first teacher. Certified Family Development Specialists partner with parents to increase their knowledge of child development and to advance their child’s critical skills starting from the prenatal stage and continuing through kindergarten.
Program Emphasis
- Parent-Child Interaction
- Early Learning
- School Readiness
- Early Childhood Health/Development Screenings
- Overall Family Well-being
Contact
Alyssa Savitski
570-335-3835
Toddler Play and Learn Group
(Sessions offered at the Lackawanna & Luzerne County offices)
To naturally develop key motor skills, socialization, confidence, and imagination, children need to play with other children. Along with their parents or caregivers, children develop essential skills and enjoy interacting with their peers in Outreach’s cheerful, toddler-friendly classroom.
The Toddler Play and Learn Group meets for an hour weekly, and is open to childen aged 1-5 and their caregivers.
Program Emphasis
- Experiential Learning
- Age-appropriate STEM activities
- Literacy
- Child Development
- Parenting Skills
Contact
Chrissy Colon
570-955-7857
Incredible Years
(Services offered at the Lackawanna & Luzerne County offices)
Parents and caregivers need support to help children handle strong emotions, especially negative ones like anger and frustration.
Certified Specialists help parents and caregivers of children ages 2-12 handle typical child behavior concerns. Specialized curriculum is available to address specific needs related to autism and language delays. Meals, transportation, and childcare are provided to participants. Virtual classes are offered.
Program Emphasis
- Emotional/Social Competence
- Problem Solving
- Confidence
- Learning Skills
- Reducing and Preventing Aggression
Contact
Miladys De Jesus
570-507-2670
SafeCare Augmented
(Services offered at the Lackawanna & Luzerne County offices)
SafeCare® Augmented is an evidence-based home visiting program for families with children from birth to five years. Outreach’s Certified Family Development Specialists are specially trained to support parents by providing information and coaching in three important areas:
Program Emphasis
- Parent-Child Interaction
- Child Health/Wellness
- Home Safety
Contact
Chrissy Colon
570-955-7857
