We’re Better Together
The Children’s Home of Reading (CHOR) is a multi-faceted social service nonprofit offering specialized
residential, educational, and community-based programs to help at-risk children and their families.
Upcoming Events…
Change a Life, Become a Foster Parent - CHOR YFS Information Sessions-
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Learn how you can provide love, stability, and support to children in need. We'll cover everything from the fostering process to the incredible impact you can make in a child's life. Whether you're ready to take the first step or just exploring,
this session is your chance to ask questions and discover how fostering could change your life too! Click or call 610-655-5555 and talk with Jen or email jhorrocks@choreading.org
Wed, Feb 12, 10:00 AM - Change a Life, Become a Foster Parent: CHOR YFS Information Session - 1010 Centre Ave • Reading, PA
Tue, Feb 18, 1:00 PM - Change a Life, Become a Foster Parent: CHOR YFS Information Session - Pottsville Free Public Library • Pottsville, PA
Thu, Feb 20, 2:00 PM - Change a Life, Become a Foster Parent: CHOR YFS Information Session - 1010 Centre Ave • Reading, PA
Fri, Feb 21, Drop-In, 10 AM to 2 PM - Have a cup of coffee on us and learn about professional parenting opportunities Pressed Coffee and Books - 123 Mahantongo Street, Pottsville, PA 17901
FEBRUARY SPECIAL EVENT
Seeds of Love: Growing Hope for Foster Youth
Tue, February 25, 5 - 7 PM 1010 Centre Ave • Reading, PA
Join us for an interactive foster parent information session.
Workshop registrants can arrive at the event anytime in the allotted
time period. Individuals or families can learn about the opportunities
available to foster with CHOR YFS, network with our staff and families,
and create a seed bomb project to take home.
This is a free event. However, RSVP is required at 610-655-5555.
In the NEWS…
December 20, 2024, Channel 69 - Generosity of the Community
December 6, 2024, Berks Weekly - Children’s Home of Reading: Jill Troutman on 140 years of hope and healing
October 18, 2024, Berks Weekly - Annual Toy Run to benefit the Children’s Home of Reading this Sunday
October 1, 2024, BCTV - Afterschool Program Helping Kids Build Positive Relationships
September 24-27, 2024 - RCPA Conference Booth #52 “Get the Scoop”
September 17, BCTV - National Kinship Month
September 13, 2024, Berks Weekly - Children’s Home of Reading & CHOR Youth & Family Services Celebrates 140 years of Service to the Community
Programs and Services
The Children’s Home of Reading offers over 35 different programs & services that meet the unique needs of over 3,500 children & families in crisis every year.
Specialized Education Services
Three licensed school programs with state-certified teachers to help children and youth who have special education needs to achieve their academic goals.
Residential Treatment Programs
Trauma-focused cognitive and behavioral therapy services to help children and youth with mental health disorders like ADHD, post trauma disorders, etc.
Acute Partial Hospitalization
Stabilization and treatment services to help children ages 5-18 with mental health disorders and emotional disturbances.
Get Involved
We rely on your timely support to continue to provide critical program services to help the most vulnerable children and youth.
“It’s difficult to answer why we give back to CHOR because it’s similar to the question- Why you love your brother or sister?
We give back because we work well together, we are there for each other, and we care for each other. Giving to CHOR is a natural thing for us.”
MG Architects’ Principal Architects -Robert Conklin (on left) and Scott Graham( on right).
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Our Mission, "Caring for the needs of Children and Families in crisis and preparing them for success in life, thereby strengthening the Quality of Life in the Communities we serve.”