Act 2- a celebration of second chances – an evening inspired by life’s second chances. A one-of-a-kind evening in 3 parts: the inspiring stories of Jeannette Walls, author of best seller The Glass Castle; an artfully remarkable performance by the August Wilson Center Dance Ensemble and the danceable groove of the Terrance Vaughn Band. The… Continue Reading
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Family Services of Western PA Wins Behavioral Health Pacesetter Award
Family Services of Western Pennsylvania has been named a winner of the 2011 Behavioral Health Pacesetter Award. The Pacesetter Award was created by the non-profit The Annapolis Coalition on the Behavioral Health Workforce in partnership with The Hitachi Foundation. The award recognizes behavioral healthcare treatment and support organizations in the U.S. that utilize best workforce… Continue Reading
Do You Know the Signs of Teenage Dating Violence
Family Services of Western Pennsylvania joins forces with the Prime Stage Theatre to teach Warning Signs of Teen Dating Violence Family Services of Western Pennsylvania Citizens Advisory Board is hosting “don’t u luv me?” an important and timely production written and produced by the Prime Stage Theatre – Teen Advisory Board that addresses teen dating… Continue Reading
Help Family Services of Western PA Provide Laptops for Students
Family Services Begins Recruiting for “Running for Laptops” at Pittsburgh Marathon Family Services of Western Pennsylvania is helping to recruit runners to participate in the 2011 Pittsburgh Marathon to benefit the Running for Laptops program. Running for Laptops assists foster care students while they make the transition from high school to college or vocational training… Continue Reading
Direct Support Professional, the Unsung Heroes
Family Services of Western PA celebrates National Direct Support Professionals Week by recognizing Western Pennsylvania’s unsung heroes who help residents with physical, intellectual and developmental disabilities The week of September 12-19 has been declared National Direct Support Professionals Week in an effort to recognize and express appreciation for the work of community providers caring for… Continue Reading
Family Services of Western PA Had Much to Celebrate in May
Recently, two exciting events have taken place at Family Services of Western Pennsylvania. The first occured on Wednesday, May 19th at our Greensburg Office when we hosted the Westmoreland County Chamber of Commerce “Chamber Bash”. This event introduced other chamber members to the work of Family Services and our mission in the community. Food was… Continue Reading
“Ways to Work” Helps Move Working Parents Toward a Brighter Future
In the Driver’s Seat! In December of 2003, Diane Radek was alone, pregnant, and residing in Nevada. When her family, who had recently returned to Pennsylvania, suggested she do the same, Diane took their advice and followed them home. She now had a new child and a reliable vehicle but was unable to keep up… Continue Reading
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