Court-Related Programs

FAMILY REUNIFICATION

Services for families with children in out-of-home placement and for parents in need of court-ordered supervised visitation with their non-custodial children.  Focused on positive parent-child interactions and stabilizing family needs so children can grow and thrive.

Program Emphasis

With a goal of moving children toward safe home environments, trained staff members provide families with emotional and practical support to remove any barriers to reunification.

• Strengthening Parenting Skills
• Facilitating Parent-Child Visitation and Healthy Relationships
• Access to Stable Housing
• Job Readiness Skills
• Referrals for Basic Necessities

COURT CASE MANAGEMENT
Outreach collaborates with cross-agency teams to support Lackawanna County Specialty Courts including Treatment Court, Veterans Court, Mental Health Court, and Intensive Reunification Court.

Services Provided:

• Case Management
• Job Readiness
• Women’s Transition Program and Veterans Support Services
• Family Reunification

RE-ENTRY INITIATIVES
2400 children per year are impacted by parental incarceration at Lackawanna County Prison. Community support can result in life-changing positive progress.

Program Emphasis

Children and families of incarcerated individuals are supported through a variety of programs and services. Incarcerated men and women are educated inside the prison and have access to services post-incarceration.

• Personal Responsibility/Life Skills
• Support Groups
• Parenting Skills
• Math and Literacy Tutoring
• Job Readiness
• Avoiding Criminal and Addictive Thinking and Anger Management
• Access to Housing
• Specialized Programming for Women and Veterans