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Serves as the point of entry to services that protect children from abuse and neglect, preserve families whenever possible, and ensure that every child has a safe, stable, and permanent home in which to grow. Services include child protection services, foster services, and more.

Provides child welfare services designed to keep children in their own homes, prevent neglect, abuse and exploration, help overcome problems that result in dependency, neglect and delinquency, and provide adequate substitute care in foster family homes.

Investigates state-registered reports of suspected abuse and/or neglect; provides referrals to appropriate services/community resources; assessment of non-registered (intake) referrals which may need to be registered as CPS investigation; CPS 24 hour courtesy interviews/contact for other counties; placement casework through court adjudication; acceptance of cases for services, develop Family Service Plans (FSPs), and refer and/or transfer for on-going services.

Provides emergency intervention and protective services to ensure immediate safety of children.

Provides child protective services, child abuse counseling, general crime prevention programs, and a child abuse hotline. Responsible under Pennsylvania Public Law to receive and investigate specific allegations of physical, sexual, or emotional abuse.

Accepts reports of child abuse/neglect in Westmoreland County. Provides in-home support to families when the Assessment Division determines that a family is in need of services After hours, or if a child is in imminent danger, call 911 to be referred to an on-call caseworker.

Offers the investigation of reports of child abuse, neglect or abandonment; document substantiated cases; provide for the temporary placement of children who, for their own protection, have been removed from the custody of the adults who are responsible for their care; work with families who are experiencing a problem with child abuse with the objective of facilitating continued family unification or reunification; and provide ongoing supportive services for children in permanent placement.

Provides child protective services, foster home placement and foster family recruitment, and adoption services. Other family support services offered include family preservation, family group decision making, parent education and training in independent living skills for youth.

Operates 24-hour hotline to accept reports of suspected child abuse and neglect. Forwards information to proper local authorities for investigation. Each report is handled by a trained specialist who will determine the most appropriate course of action.

Investigates and documents reports of child abuse, neglect, or abandonment; provides for the temporary placement of children who have been removed from the custody of the adults who are responsible for their care; works with families who are experiencing a problem with child abuse; and provides ongoing supportive services for children in permanent placement.

Provides individual and group counseling; recreational activities; advocacy services for children living in the Emergency Shelter, Transitional Housing; liason service for children needing to enroll in or leave a school for safety purposes; referrals to other agencies and resources are also provided as needed. Provides child care during adult support group meetings, as well as for other activities such as court appearances when scheduled in advance.

Investigates of all suspected cases of child abuse.

Investigates reports of child abuse, neglect or abandonment; document substantiated cases; provide for the temporary placement of children who, for their own protection, have been removed from the custody of the adults who are responsible for their care; work with families who are experiencing a problem with child abuse with the objective of facilitating continued family unification or reunification; and provide ongoing supportive services for children in permanent placement.

The Wayne County Office of Children and Youth, under Pennsylvania law, is mandated to investigate all reports of suspected abuse, neglect, or dependency of children from birth to age 18 in Wayne County. Our professional staff investigate reports made to the office and work with families, when appropriate, to address conditions which adversely affect a child’s care. The staff works with families directly and also coordinates services with community resources to improve family conditions. In-home services, placement services, and adoption services are integral to the child protective service function.

Provides 30-day residential services high in activities that enrich the youths’ social, emotional, and mental well-being. Youth will be closely supervised and mentored by staff members at all times.

Provides intake services division, family preservation services division, reunification and permanency services division, family group decision making, and other services.

Investigates reports of child abuse and neglect. Provides ongoing protective services to families in need.

Provides individual and group counseling; recreational activities; advocacy services for children living in the Emergency Shelter, Transitional Housing; liason service for children needing to enroll in or leave a school for safety purposes; referrals to other agencies and resources are also provided as needed. Provides child care during adult support group meetings, as well as for other activities such as court appearances when scheduled in advance.

Assessment of abuse within 24 hours of reporting and immediate intervention if necessary; counseling to child and family; referral and assistance to keep family together; community education. Standby staff for emergencies.

Provides child protective services and support in order to assist families to successfully care for their children. Also includes reporting of child abuse/sexual abuse.

Investigates reports of child abuse, neglect or abandonment; document substantiated cases; provide for the temporary placement of children who, for their own protection, have been removed from the custody of the adults who are responsible for their care; work with families who are experiencing a problem with child abuse with the objective of facilitating continued family unification or reunification; and provide ongoing supportive services for children in permanent placement.

Offers opportunities for college seniors to supplement their education and experience in the field of child welfare through internship positions. Allows the student to gain relevant work experience, enhance their resume, and begin job seeking in the child welfare field.

Provides assessment and investigation of allegations of child abuse and neglect. Conducts general protective service assessments and child protective service investigations when allegations of child abuse/neglect are reported to the agency or to ChildLine, and when the abuse is alleged to have occurred in Mercer County.

Offers general protective services for children and families.

Provides crisis services and investigates all child abuse and neglect allegations within the county. Case management services conduct home visits, assess the safety of children, and refer children/family to appropriate services. Programs include: Drug and Alcohol Prevention, Triple P, Student Assistance Program, Truancy Outreach, Foster Care, Early Intervention, and Independent Living.