Here are resources for **foster care help in Pennsylvania**: --- ### **Statewide Resources and Information** 1. **Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) – Office of Children, Youth, and Families (OCYF)** - **Services**: Oversees foster care and adoption services in Pennsylvania, including licensing and support for foster families. - **Contact**: 1-800-692-7462 (ChildLine for reporting or inquiries) - **Website**: [https://www.dhs.pa.gov](https://www.dhs.pa.gov/) 2. **PA 2-1-1** - **Services**: A statewide resource for connecting individuals with foster care support, legal assistance, and local services. - **Phone**: Dial **211** - **Website**: [https://www.pa211.org](https://www.pa211.org/) --- ### **Foster Care Agencies and Organizations** 1. **Pennsylvania State Resource Family Association (PSRFA)** - **Services**: Provides support, advocacy, and training for foster and adoptive families in Pennsylvania. - **Contact**: 1-800-951-5151 - **Website**: [https://www.psrfa.org](https://www.psrfa.org/) 2. **Diakon Adoption & Foster Care (Statewide)** - **Services**: Offers foster care placement, training, and support for foster families. - **Contact**: 1-888-582-2230 - **Website**: [https://www.diakon.org](https://www.diakon.org/) 3. **Bethany Christian Services** - **Services**: Provides foster care services, including training and support for families, as well as reunification and adoption programs. - **Contact**: 1-800-238-4269 - **Website**: [https://bethany.org](https://bethany.org/) 4. **Pressley Ridge** - **Services**: Offers therapeutic foster care services, training, and 24/7 support for foster families. - **Contact**: 1-888-777-0820 - **Website**: [https://www.pressleyridge.org](https://www.pressleyridge.org/) 5. **KidsPeace** - **Services**: Provides foster care services, including specialized programs for children with emotional and behavioral needs. - **Contact**: 1-800-257-3223 - **Website**: [https://www.kidspeace.org](https://www.kidspeace.org/) --- ### **Legal Support for Foster Families and Children** 1. **Juvenile Law Center** - **Services**: Advocates for youth in foster care and provides legal resources and assistance. - **Contact**: 215-625-0551 - **Website**: [https://www.jlc.org](https://www.jlc.org/) 2. **PA Legal Aid Network (PLAN)** - **Services**: Provides free legal assistance for foster children, families, and youth aging out of foster care. - **Contact**: 1-800-322-7572 - **Website**: [https://www.palegalaid.net](https://www.palegalaid.net/) --- ### **Support for Youth in Foster Care** 1. **Pennsylvania Youth Advisory Board (YAB)** - **Services**: Provides a platform for foster youth to share experiences and advocate for systemic change. - **Website**: [https://www.payab.pitt.edu](https://www.payab.pitt.edu/) 2. **FosterClub** - **Services**: Offers resources, peer support, and advocacy opportunities for youth in or transitioning out of foster care. - **Contact**: 503-717-1552 - **Website**: [https://www.fosterclub.com](https://www.fosterclub.com/) 3. **Independent Living Program (ILP)** - **Services**: Supports foster youth aged 16-21 with education, housing, and life skills as they transition out of care. - **Contact**: Reach out through local county children and youth agencies. - **Website**: [https://www.dhs.pa.gov](https://www.dhs.pa.gov/) --- ### **Reporting Concerns or Abuse** 1. **ChildLine (Pennsylvania)** - **Services**: Hotline for reporting suspected child abuse or concerns regarding foster care placements. - **Contact**: 1-800-932-0313 (24/7) - **Website**: [https://www.dhs.pa.gov/keepkidssafe](https://www.dhs.pa.gov/keepkidssafe) 2. **National Foster Care Helpline** - **Services**: General support and resources for foster care concerns. - **Contact**: 1-800-394-3366 --- ### **Mental Health and Emotional Support for Foster Families** 1. **National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Pennsylvania** - **Services**: Support groups and resources for foster children and families dealing with mental health challenges. - **Contact**: 1-888-264-7972 - **Website**: [https://namipapromise.org](https://namipapromise.org/) 2. **Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)** - **Services**: Therapy specifically designed for children in foster care who have experienced trauma. - **Contact**: Reach out to local mental health providers for referrals. - **Website**: [https://www.tfcbt.org](https://www.tfcbt.org/) --- For immediate assistance or to learn more about becoming a foster parent in Pennsylvania, contact the **Pennsylvania Department of Human Services** at **1-800-692-7462** or visit their website.