FAMILY REUNIFICATION

Services for families with children in out-of-home placement. Focused on stabilizing family needs and increasing positive parent-child interaction so children can grow and thrive.

Program Emphasis

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

• • Strengthening Parenting Skills
  • Access to Stable Housing
  • Job Readiness Skills
  • Referrals for Basic Necessities

Family Group Decision Making

A voluntary gathering of family, friends, and service providers to create an opportunity to address the family’s specific needs based on their own strengths. The objective of the meeting is to set collaborative goals and develop a plan to reach them.

Every family within Lackawanna County will have the necessary tools to make healthy decisions, no matter their circumstances.

Contact
Janette Altenhain
570-903-3668

SUPERVISED VISITATION

Services for parents in need of professionally supervised visitation with their non-custodial children via court or CPS order.

Program Emphasis
Focused on increasing parenting skills and positive parent/child interactions in a safe, family-friendly environment with the long-term goal of safety and permanency for children.

• • Facilitating Parent-Child Visitation and Healthy Relationships
  • Strengthening Parenting Skills
  • Transportation for children in CPS custody to visits

Contact
Kristy Vassell
570-558-7593