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The County acts as an agent of the Commonwealth for those functions which are specified by State law. To carry out those functions, three County Commissioners are elected every four years. The Commissioners serve as the managers and administrators of County government, name citizens to boards, commissions and authorities and award contracts. Lancaster County Commissioners: Ray D'Agostino, Chairman Joshua Parsons, Vice Chairman Alice Yoder, Commissioner

Provides assistance with finding employment for adults with disabilities.

Provides clothing.

Offers protective services and civil process.

Provides food for community members once per month.

Provides air conditioned space for families with children during normal business hours.

Cardiac Rehabilitation along with overall wellness rehabilitation is available one-on-one and in a small group setting.

Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center is administering Covid-19 Vaccine.

Offers opportunities for adults to mentor youth.

Provides free cell phones and service.

Matches a person with a disability with an individual or a family to share their lives together. The family assists them in learning skills that will keep the individual happy, safe and healthy. The family support from the agency as well as a tax free stipend. This relationship enriches the lives of both the individual and the family.

Operates 59 housing units.

Provides assistance to veterans and their families in obtaining benefits and services earned through military service and provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and other government agencies.

Provides outreach concerning its program services to the American people generally and to disabled veterans and their families, specifically.

Providing a structure through which disabled veterans can express their compassion for their fellow veterans through a variety of volunteer programs.

Offers: A) Tax assessment-value real estate property in Columbia county for tax purposes B) Processes County/Munc tax bills C) Maintain tax assessment records D) Tax Claim, collect delinquent real estate tax bills E) Tax Collection, collect current year taxes for County/Munc tax bills for 11 townships

Provides free or discounted pet care services, pet food, and supplies to low-income pet owners.

Promotes healthy parent-child relationships. Offers weekly home visits that include a focus on health, nutrition, education, disabilities, parent involvement, social services, and mental health.

Offers Court Accompaniment, Courtroom Orientation, Court tours for the children, Preparation for Court Testimony, Supportive Counseling and Notifications during the criminal process, assistance with Victim Impact Statements, claims for restitution, filing for the Victim Compensation Assistance Program, and Enrollment in the Inmate Status Notification Program.

Establishes and modifies child support orders, enforces those orders, and assists with establishing paternity when appropriate.

Provides life skills development & case management services for current & former foster care youth.

Provides group housing for children and adolescents at risk, with dual diagnosis, whose complex support needs require multi-system involvement.

Provides child/youth psychiatry services and medication management.

Offers usable homeware including clothing, shoes, small appliances, TVs, radios, books, toys, tools, and kitchenware. Donated items are sold at a minimal price.

Offers a free full-day, state-funded, pre-kindergarten program for children whose family incomes are 300% of the federal poverty level or less. Serves free lunch daily.

An assessment Unit provides or connects clients with appropriate services. The case management staff provides ongoing support to the individual and the family. Contracted provider agencies offer a variety of general and intensive services in the community. 24-hour crisis intervention also available.

Provides an entry point for all services offered by the Washington County Department of Human Services. Human Services Coordinators are available to assist County Residents with connection to resources, supports, services, and navigating the human services system.