FOSTER CARE & ADOPTION
RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS
COMMUNITY BASED
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
Building Kids Lives for over 135 Years.
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. We have evolved to become an organization that responds, changes and adapts to the needs of the communities we serve.
Our 15 programs serve over 1,100 children and their families each year!
CONSIDERING FOSTERING OR ADOPTION?
No obligation information sessions held every 1st Wednesday of the month!
RSVP’s appreciated by calling 610-478-8266 ext. 491
If you can’t make it…view our first Facebook LIVE Event then give us a call!
UPCOMING EVENTS
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05February
5:00 pm - 6:00 pmFoster Care/Adoption Info Session
The Children's Home of Reading (Main) -
09February
Pre-Service Training (English)
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22February
Pre-Service Training (English)
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VIDEO SPOTLIGHT
OUR PROGRAMS AT WORK
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 […]
