Caring Connections for Youth - Community-Led Diversion Network for Youth

711 West Commons, Third Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15212

Eligibility

Services are available to all youth up to age 18 who live in Allegheny County. Anyone in Allegheny County may call to connect youth to services and assistance.

Hours

Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm. Program hours may vary.

(412) 231-2612

Voice

Application process

Call 211 for referral to Caring Connections and additional information. Individuals may also contact Caring Connections directly.

Fees

Services provided free of charge.

Service area

Allegheny, PA

Other Information

Age Group

Adolescents/Teens (13-17)
Children/Youth (4-12)

Provides access to supports and services for young people, living in Allegheny County, as a diversion to the Juvenile Justice and Child Welfare Systems. Call if you are concerned about a child or teen who is displaying disorderly conduct, fighting, truant from school, or experiencing conflict with their parent or guardian.

What's Here

Truancy Counseling Youth Enrichment Programs Juvenile Delinquency Diversion Counseling Juvenile Delinquency Prevention Specialized Information and Referral Juvenile Diversion Mentoring Programs Therapy Referrals At Risk Youth Youth

Providing organization

Caring Connections for Youth

Addresses issues of the school-to-prison pipeline, school pushout, lack of trust in law enforcement, access to services, lack of mental health services, lack of trained professionals and a system disconnected from communities.