Family Group Decision Making
Provides a process where families have the opportunity to develop a plan that will ensure children are cared for and protected from future harm in ways befitting their culture and lifestyle. Extends on-going responsibility for child safety, well-being and permanence to families, communities and natural support systems. Families are directly involved in the planning and protection of their children.
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Physical Address
322 North Second Street, Sunbury, PA 17801
Hours
Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm
Voice
Application process
Call for information.
Fee
Government funding
Eligibility
Families involved in agency services.
Service area
Northumberland, PA
Agency info
Northumberland County Children and Youth Services
Northumberland County Children and Youth Services (NCCYS) is a county-administered, state-mandated, social service agency that is charged with the responsibility of evaluating situations in which children are alleged to be neglected and/or abused. Our purpose is to assess and assure the safety and well-being of children and ensure that they have the opportunity for healthy development and permanency in a timely manner. One of our goals is to provide a continuum of care and services for children and their families to preserve the family unit as well as provide educational opportunities and preventative programs in an effort to improve communication and the skills necessary to assure the safety, permanency and well-being of children.