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Provides job assessments, readiness, development, and placement, along with community-based work assessment, on-the-job training, Social Security benefits and follow-along services. Individuals are assisted through the entire job search process including constructing resumes, practicing interview skills, and applying for jobs

Provides a cooling center for the community during Code Red heat advisories.

Provides comprehensive information and referral with case management services on-site. Services include: Information and referral/client advocacy, case management Centralize intake for anyone experiencing homelessness in Lancaster County Application assistance for public benefits (SNAP/Medicaid/TANF) and Property Tax/Rent Rebates Interpreter services for clients A collaborative Partnership between United Way of Lancaster County and SACA.

Program Benefits Include:

• Monthly Health and Lifestyle Presentations
• Health Resources
• Regular Email Communications

Provides emergency assistance for individuals and families in financial crisis for food, clothing, and utility assistance. May also offer seasonal assistance, such as Project Bundle-Up and Holiday where funds are available.

Offers a full range of educational programs that emphasize healthy relationships and challenge the acceptance of violence as a means of coping with adversity. Age appropriate courses are tailored to students from elementary school through college. All programs are offered in-person and virtually.

Connects Butler County residents to supports and services, provides information and referral to overcome barriers to daily needs.

Provides public Library services, including books, audio books, music, videos and DVDs as well as access to computer and internet resources. Offers activities for children including reading, singing, games and online activities.

Offers support group program for mothers and their children who have been exposed to serious conflict in intimate relationships. The program consists of ten sessions, each lasting one-hour, which are provided in various locations throughout Allegheny County.

Provides academic training, support services, and enrichment activities for student.

A mutual assistance self-help organization offering friendship, understanding and hope to bereaved parents, grandparents and siblings.

Offers a variety of day and supportive living services, such as in-home and community supports, day services, respite, companion services, community participation supports, supportive living, supported employment, and deaf services with ASL.

Assist low income individuals with obtaining eye exams and glasses through contracts with local eye care providers. Eligible individuals can buy eyeglasses and/or pay for an eye exam at reduced costs.

Provide advocacy that protects the health, safety, welfare and rights of individuals receiving long term care in a nursing home or personal care home. Assistance is available to mediate resident's concerns with nursing homes, personal care homes, assisted living facilities and community-based services. Trained staff and volunteers promote the program, visit residents and identify concerns.

Assists with lowering the cost of telephone bills.

Provides emergency assistance for such things as food, clothing, shelter, rent, household utility expenses, and similar miscellaneous living needs. May offer seasonal assistance, such as Back-to-School and Project Bundle-Up, when fund are available. Referrals are made for any additional assistance not offered by the agency.

Since its inception in 2007, the Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) has focused on creating opportunities for the commonwealthâ??s youngest children to develop and learn to their fullest potential. This goal is accomplished through a framework of supports and systems that help ensure that children and their families have access to high quality services. OCDEL works with many partners to create opportunities for the commonwealthâ??s children. Parents, schools, child care, early intervention, Head Start, libraries, community organizations and other stakeholders have joined with the Office of Child Development and Early Learning to provide high quality early childhood programs and effective prevention strategies to mitigate challenges faced by families that affect school readiness and academic success. OCDEL strives to build a strong foundation for children, starting in infancy, through the establishment of a statewide standard for excellence in early care and education and the creation

Teaches youth the fundamentals of chess while engaging them in ongoing mentorship in a safe space.

Provides theatre arts training to students of all ages, backgrounds, and experiences. Offers year-round classes, including summer and winter break camps.

Oversees various agencies in carrying out the Community Action Program (CAP) program.

Provides the supervision of adult criminal defendants.

Represents residents, business owners, and other stakeholders in the House of the Pennsylvania General Assembly. Provides assistance with accessing state benefits and services, information about elections, and advocates for constituents.

Provides funding for substance use disorder treatment services for uninsured and underinsured, with priority services for pregnant women, drug abusers, veterans, and overdose survivors. Also offers prevention and education programming within schools and throughout the community, Narcan training and distribution, and options for the safe disposal of unused and unwanted medication.

Offers fitness programs held on land or in water for older adults, focusing on circulation, blood pressure control, strength, coordination, and flexibility. Social outings held every other month.

Provides independent living; carriage homes; personal care; nursing facility and skilled nursing; palliative care; speech, occupational, physical, and respiratory therapies; and an Alzheimer's residential center. Services include activity programming, active volunteer program, intergenerational programs, beauty and barber services, on-site chapel, and pastoral services.