AchieveAbility
Single parent families receive
educational and housing support, academic skills assessments, computer
classes, academic coaching and tutoring, GED assistance, financial support
assistance and a variety of other educational support programs to both
parents and children.
21 S. 61st St.
Philadelphia, PA 19139
(215) 748-8800
www.achieve-ability.org
Achieving Reunification Center
Provides services to reunite placed children with their family through
support programs such as counseling, parent education, housing and financial
counseling, workforce development, technology based learning, fatherhood
support and more.
714 Market Street, Suite 500, Philadelphia, PA 19106
(267) 514-3500
www.arcenter.org
Adolescent Violence Reduction Partnership (AVRP)
Youth workers are assigned to high risk youth between the ages of 10
and 15 to prevent them from becoming perpetrators or victims of violence
through mentoring, counseling, crisis intervention and constant supervision.
Hatfield House Office
3201 W. Girard Philadelphia, PA 19130
(215) 235-SAVE
www.mothersincharge.org/avrp.htm
Cribs for Kids
Provides cribs to families who cannot afford them and offers education
to new parents and providers about safe childcare for infants.
2000 Hamilton Street, Suite 205, Philadelphia, PA 19130
(215) 972-0700
www.MOMobile.org
Intercultural Family Services
Provides translation services, English classes, various cultural programs,
child services, family preservation and development services, housing
counseling, emergency food bank, and more.
4225 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 386-1298
www.ifsinc.org
Mayor’s Office of Community Services (formerly “Lending
Closet”)
Office allows parenting families in West and Southwest Philadelphia
to borrow cribs, playpens, strollers, car seats and highchairs are loaned
for up to one year. Smaller items are given out (diapers, clothing,
toys, etc.) Also assesses the health and social service needs of at-risk
pregnant and postpartum women and their infants.
5828-B Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19139
(215) 685-3612
Overbrook Community Council
A multi-services facility focused on the welfare of the community. The
center addresses youth issues, housing/homelessness, human rights, senior
citizens and social justice issues. Offers job training, volunteer training,
job opportunities and more.
6307 Girard Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19151
(215) 747-5666