Amachi Pittsburgh - Family Strengthening Program

1830 Forbes Avenue, Floor 2, Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Public Transportation Access

Eligibility

Allegheny County families with children of incarcerated parents.

Hours

Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm Program hours may vary and additional hours are available as needed.

(412) 281-1288

Voice

https://amachipgh.org/family-strengthening/

[email protected]

Application process

Call or email to request enrollment application.

Fees

Services provided free of charge.

Service area

Allegheny, PA

Description

Provides activities and workshops to strengthen the parent-child relationship and increased healthy family functioning involving children along with both custodial and incarcerated parents. The program also includes parenting classes and reunification support when parents are returning home from incarceration. Case management support and distribution of food, essential supplies, and resources are also available to families.

What's Here

Ex-Offenders Parent/Child Activity Groups Families/Friends of Inmates/Ex-Offenders Parenting Skills Classes

Providing organization

Amachi Pittsburgh

Provides services to children and other family members of incarcerated individuals. Amachi seeks to empower, nurture, and protect those most vulnerable to the criminal justice system. Amachi works to amplify the voices of youth and families; activate a community of support; and advance policy and practice to drive equity and justice.