Please join us for the April CTC meeting on Thursday, April 7th at 9:00AM.
ZOOM INFORMATION FOR MEETING
Zoom ID: 955 2608 7607
Passcode: 982073
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Child and Family Focus Children’s
"Relieve stress, restore energy, gain balance"
This program allows parents/caregivers of children with a mental health diagnosis to take a well deserved break. Additionally, the respite program is always hiring fun, energetic individuals as caretakers. It’s a part time, flexible position. (click here to apply)
Child and Family Focus offers respite services in Delaware, Chester, and Bucks County.
Eligible families must meet the following requirements:

- Child has a documented Mental Health diagnosis
- Currently receiving Mental Health services
- Be eligible for Medical Assistance
- Between the age of 3-21
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Leah Brennan
Child and Family Focus
Delaware County Respite Coordinator
484-213-1979
Jessica Maginnis
Child and Family Focus
Delaware County Respite Coordinator
610-732-8682
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DELAWARE COUNTY CTC NETWORK
ANNOUNCEMENTS MARCH 2022
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March 2022
Chester Education Foundation
(Blueprint for Success Program)
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March 2022
Chester Upland Youth Soccer
(Spring Season Registration)
Chester Upland Youth Soccer serves nearly 500 children each year in Chester, Upland, and Eddystone. The organization provides after-school soccer training, mentorship and nutrition education each fall and spring.
Our after-school Soccer for Success program takes place at Chester Charter Scholars Academy, Chester Upland School of the Arts, Eddystone Elementary, Main St Elementary, Stetser Elementary and Widener Partnership Charter School.
Registration opens on this webpage a few weeks before the start of each season (in September and March.)
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Holcomb Behavioral Health Systems
(Free Programming)
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March 2022
Job Fair
Sponsored by: Bountiful Blessings Foundation
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March 2022
Media Fellowship House
Scholarship Opportunity: Call for Entries
Media Fellowship House created the Dorothy James and Marie Whitaker Scholarships. Named in honor of two of our founders, this annual award offers financial support to any Delaware County high school junior or senior interested in pursuing continuing education – college/university, trade school, certificate program, or similar.
To be eligible, students watch Media Fellowship House’s video entitled, “Words of the Heart” which tells the story of Dorothy James, her great-grandfather, Thomas Garrett as well as the founding of Media Fellowship House. Once finished with the video, the students will then write a 500-1000 word essay expressing their feelings about the video and what they would do to help improve our community.
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March 2022
Child Guidance Resource Centers
(Strengthening Families Program - Spring 2022)
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Child Guidance Resource Center
(Virtual Resource Fair)
April 13, 2022 from 10:00-11:30AM. Contact Gerry Gonzalez for more information.
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March 2022
Real Kids Real Food
(Online Program)
If you are a parent or know parents with children of ages 3 - 12, consider signing them up for Real Kids Real Food, an award winning, FREE & FUN 10-week online program that meets on Saturdays from Feb. 5 - Apr. 9 at 10 - 11 AM EST!
Our Clubs have two age groups: 3 to 6 and 7 to 12. During our meetings, the kids enjoy preparing delicious and healthy recipes, exercising, and practicing mindfulness while becoming aware of how to have a healthy body and healthy lifestyle.
Our 10-week Spring program begins on February 5th, 10 to 11 am EST and we are now accepting registration!
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March 2022
I-Lead/Harcum College
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March 2022
Greener Partners
(Farm Explorer)
Greener Partners is a nonprofit that addresses food access, education, and sovereignty.
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March 2022
Chester Community Coalition
(Registration for Programs)
After a violent experience it can be hard to know where to turn or what to do.
We provide trauma-informed support services to families directly affected by gun violence in Chester, PA and Delaware County.
Programs
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March 2022
Education Voters PA
(Vigil: March 15th, 2022)
School Funding Lawsuit Advocates! We did it! All eyes are finally on public education funding in PA! We are so proud of the work you are doing to support the school funding lawsuit in your communities and in Harrisburg. As the historic PA school funding trial reaches its final weeks, parents, teachers, administrators, and education advocates like you from across the state are coming together in their communities for a momentous vigil. You are invited to join us on March 15 to tell the decision-makers in Harrisburg now is the time to reform our school funding system; our children are counting on them to get this right. Get your friends, family, and neighbors together at a location that you choose, i.e. your yard, a living room, etc. to take a moment to reflect on the past few months of the trial and the impact education funding has on Pennsylvania’s children. Small groups to large gatherings are encouraged.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Sandra Miller at sandra@educationvoterspa.org (610.248.4282) or Haley Kulp at haleyk@childrenfirstpa.org (610.350.6141)
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March 2022
A Path to Hope
(Community Resource Fair)
A Path to Hope is hosting a community event that will take place at Lionville Middle School in Exton, PA on Saturday March 19th from 12- 3 pm.
Annually, we host STEPS (Services-Therapy-Education-Providers-Support), a Mental Health Resource Fair that enables members of our community to meet area providers and learn about available services and resources. It is also a great way for the vendor participants to network and learn about other programs. Our last event was very well attended with 50 vendors and over 250 attendees.
This event is free to the community and is a great opportunity to take your first step on your own path to hope!
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March 2022
Family and Community Service of Delaware County (FCSDC)
(FREE rapid HIV testing)
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March 2022
The Foundation for Delaware County
(Pandemic resources for pregnant and postpartum women in the Delaware County)
Denise R. Martin
Outreach and Engagement Specialist/Cribs For Kids Coordinator
The Foundation For Delaware County
Baldwin Tower
1510 Chester Pike, Suite 300/301
Eddystone, PA 19022
Tele: (610) 619-6113
Cell: (267) 453-7342
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Healthy Start is a Community Health Worker model with tiered case management services for pregnant women. Staff focus on healthcare access to help ensure full-term and healthy pregnancies, support breastfeeding and infant care, manage information and resource coordination, connect moms with in-house counseling for Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders or postpartum depressions, and civil legal assistance through our Medical Legal Partnership program.
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Nurse Family Partnership pairs first-time, low-income mothers with are home visiting nurses throughout Delaware County. Women must be enrolled in the program prior to 28 weeks to be eligible for the program which continues until the baby’s 2nd birthday. This relationship-based program focuses on healthcare access and health education, positive parenting, infant growth and development, and support for mom in working towards self-sufficiency. Enrolled mothers are also able to access behavioral health supports and civil legal assistance.
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Delaware County WIC (Women, Infants and Children) Program is also a great program to ensure healthy pregnancies and improve birth outcomes, focusing on growth and development of children. It provides eligible pregnant, postpartum and breastfeeding women, infants and children under age 5 with nutrition information, breastfeeding support, and nutritious food and referrals. WIC helps to build strong, healthy families and ensure kids enter kindergarten healthy and ready to learn!
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Cribs for Kids is a referral-based program to provide Safe Sleep Education and a new Pack & Play to families who are challenged by extreme poverty and displacement due to domestic violence or house fires. Cribs for Kids nationally has been an important resource and champion in the fight to prevent sleep-related deaths in communities across America.
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The Center for Hispanic Resources is a drop in (now telephonic) program that provides assistance to Delaware County’s Spanish-speaking community. Bilingual case management staff assist participants with completing applications, making appointments and connecting with community-based resources, providing translation services and limited interpretation services.
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March 2022
Chester Residents Concerned for Quality Living (CRCQL)
(Environmental Justice Petition)
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