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Juvenile Detention Centers and Alternative Programs Week, September 30-October 4, 2019
PA Senate Resolution No. 217 has designated the week of September 30 through October 4 as “Juvenile Detention Centers and Alternative Programs Week”.
The Children’s Home of Reading is celebrating the Evening Reporting Center and the leadership of Cornell Morton and Thomas Johnson and their teams in Berks and Lehigh County, who not only are making a difference in the community but also creating an impact in the lives of youths and families they work with.
The Evening Reporting Center is an alternative to secure detention, keeps pre-adjudicated delinquent males ages 10-18 in their home community through meaningful community-based interventions.
Most recently the Evening Reporting Center received almost $50,000 in funding to offer diverse training through a Pennsylvania Academic/ Career and Technical Training (PACTT) Grant to provide services to the youth of Reading and Berks County and Lehigh County.
Jeff Gregro, Deputy Chief of Berks County Juvenile Probation Office supported the application by stating, “This is a much needed service in our community and we look forward to partnering with CHOR as they continue to strengthen the skills of youth involved in the juvenile justice system. The employability and soft skills they will be providing to youth in our Evening Reporting Center will go a long way in assisting youth to become productive members of society.”
The youth learn through guest speakers, field trips, Life Skills Programming through gaming systems and giving back. The Hope Rescue Mission has allowed the youth to donate their time to help by interacting with their clients as well.
For more information on the Evening Reporting Center Program, please contact 610-478-8266 or click here.
EVERY CHILD DESERVES A HOME.
Since 1884, The Children’s Home of Reading has responded to the needs of children and families in crisis in Berks County and the surrounding communities. While the needs and programs have changed, one thing remains the same, The Children’s Home of Reading prepares children for success in life.
2019 Foster Care/Adoption Information Sessions
First Wednesday of each month from 5-6pm, Offered in English and Spanish.
RSVP for Information Sessions call (610) 478-8129
January 2, 2019
February 6, 2019
March 6, 2019
April 3, 2019
May 1, 2019
June 5, 2019
July 3, 2019
August 7, 2019
September 4, 2019
October 2, 2019
November 2, 2019
December 4, 2019
2019/2020 Pre-Service Training/English
October 5, 2019
October 19, 2019
January 25, 2020
February 9, 2020
February 22, 2020
April 4, 2020
April 18, 2020
May 2, 2020
September 12, 2020
September 26, 2020
October 10, 2020
2019/2020 Pre-Service Training/Spanish
October 5, 2019
October 19, 2019
September 12, 2020
September 26, 2020
October 10, 2020
2019 Foster Care/Adoption Information Sessions
First Wednesday of each month from 5-6pm, Offered in English and Spanish.
January 2, 2019
February 6, 2019
March 6, 2019
April 3, 2019
May 1, 2019
June 5, 2019
July 3, 2019
August 7, 2019
September 4, 2019
October 2, 2019
November 2, 2019
December 4, 2019
2019 Pre-Service Training/English
January 12, 2019
January 26, 2019
February 9, 2019
May 4, 2019
May 18, 2019
June 1, 2019
September 21, 2019
October 5, 2019
October 19, 2019
2019 Pre-Service Training/Spanish
January 12, 2019
January 26, 2019
February 9, 2019
May 4, 2019
May 18, 2019
June 1, 2019
September 21, 2019
October 5, 2019
October 19, 2019
EVERY CHILD DESERVES A HOME.
Since 1884, The Children’s Home of Reading has responded to the needs of children and families in crisis in Berks County and the surrounding communities. While the needs and programs have changed, one thing remains the same, The Children’s Home of Reading prepares children for success in life.
Maria – Foster Care
She was placed in our Specialized Foster Care program at the age of 12. Due to severe physical and medical neglect, she only weighed 37 pounds. During her seven years in Foster Care, she overcame many obstacles and grew into a mature and healthy young lady.During her senior year of high school, she maintained part-time employment while staying focused on her studies and making the honor roll. She learned the importance of saving money and has always put more than required from her weekly paycheck into her savings […]”
Melanie – Mother / Baby Foster Care
She does not identify herself as a foster child or a student. She considers her most important role motherhood. Melanie is dedicated to ensuring that she and her daughter, Maria, have a safe and stable future. She has overcome many obstacles throughout her life and has grown tremendously as a person. She has made a positive adjustment to her foster home. She truly feels like a member of their family and they feel as though she is their daughter […]
David – MTFC
He had mental health and behavioral issues as well as many traumatic experiences, including the recent tragic loss of his father. Upon entering the MTFC program, David had been in an alternative school for many years and was on probation for physical altercations with his family. David had a very strained relationship with his family members. The MTFC foster parents gave David a structured, supportive and positive environment in which to make behavioral changes and improve his relationship with his family […]
Mary – Berks Parents Services Collaborative
She had two children and was pregnant with her third. She was using during her pregnancy and relapsed several times during her involvement with the BPSC program. She attended outpatient dual therapy. Eventually, Mary requested admission to inpatient drug and alcohol treatment due to a relapse. She went on to successfully complete outpatient drug and alcohol treatment and followed her aftercare plan. She continued to follow recommendations from Berks County Children and Youth […]
Maria – Foster Care
She was placed in our Specialized Foster Care program at the age of 12. Due to severe physical and medical neglect, she only weighed 37 pounds. During her seven years in Foster Care, she overcame many obstacles and grew into a mature and healthy young lady.During her senior year of high school, she maintained part-time employment while staying focused on her studies and making the honor roll. She learned the importance of saving money and has always put more than required from her weekly paycheck into her savings […]”
Melanie – Mother / Baby Foster Care
She does not identify herself as a foster child or a student. She considers her most important role motherhood. Melanie is dedicated to ensuring that she and her daughter, Maria, have a safe and stable future. She has overcome many obstacles throughout her life and has grown tremendously as a person. She has made a positive adjustment to her foster home. She truly feels like a member of their family and they feel as though she is their daughter […]
David – MTFC
He had mental health and behavioral issues as well as many traumatic experiences, including the recent tragic loss of his father. Upon entering the MTFC program, David had been in an alternative school for many years and was on probation for physical altercations with his family. David had a very strained relationship with his family members. The MTFC foster parents gave David a structured, supportive and positive environment in which to make behavioral changes and improve his relationship with his family […]
Mary – Berks Parents Services Collaborative
She had two children and was pregnant with her third. She was using during her pregnancy and relapsed several times during her involvement with the BPSC program. She attended outpatient dual therapy. Eventually, Mary requested admission to inpatient drug and alcohol treatment due to a relapse. She went on to successfully complete outpatient drug and alcohol treatment and followed her aftercare plan. She continued to follow recommendations from Berks County Children and Youth […]
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