Tioga County Department of Human Services - Foster Care/Resource Parents
1873 Shumway Hill Road, Wellsboro, PA 16901
Eligibility
Tioga County children deemed dependent by the court. Those interested in
becoming a Resource Parent.
Hours
Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm
(570) 724-5766
Voice
Application process
Call for more information.
Fees
Call for details
Service area
Tioga, PA
Offers safe, temporary housing for children birth to 18 who are removed from their homes due to issues such as abuse, neglect, an at risk environment and improper parenting. All family avenues are exhausted before a child is placed in this care environment. The program also provides for recruitment and supervision of resource homes as well as training for resource parents.
Providing organization
Tioga County Department of Human Services
Governmental department whose purpose is to protect, serve and improve the quality of life for Tioga County's citizens by effectively managing the county's human services programs and resources. Services are family-based and focus on prevention.