Luzerne County Children & Youth Services - Child Protective Services
111 North Pennsylvania Boulevard, Suite 110, Wilkes Barre, PA 18701
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Government funding
Luzerne, PA
Description
Investigates reports of child abuse, neglect or abandonment; document substantiated cases; provide for the temporary placement of children who, for their own protection, have been removed from the custody of the adults who are responsible for their care; work with families who are experiencing a problem with child abuse with the objective of facilitating continued family unification or reunification; and provide ongoing supportive services for children in permanent placement.
Providing organization
Luzerne County Children & Youth Services
Luzerne County Children and Youth Services is committed to excellence in meeting the changing and diverse needs of families and the community while protecting children and preserving families. The Agency operates on the principle that child safety and well being is best provided in the context of the family. Protection in provided through the assurance of a safe, nurturing family environment that provides for the individualized needs of each child.