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Allegheny
County CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates)
Allegheny County CASA is one of 900 programs nationwide who advocate
for abused and neglected children. CASAs are appointed by the Judge
to represent a child in court and to speak up for their best interests.
Allegheny County SafeKids Coalition
a coalition dedicated to the prevention of unintentional injuries
to children from birth to age 14 in Allegheny County.
Allegheny
Intermediary Unit
The Allegheny Intermediate Unit is an education service agency and
regional partner, providing customized programs and services to
advance the quality of life for all learners.
Alliance for Infants & Toddlers
The Alliance for Infants and Toddlers is the single point of contact
for entry into the early intervention system in Allegheny County.
The Alliance Provides service coordination for children from birth
to their third birthday at no cost to families. If you feel that your
young child (under 3) is not developing at the same rate as other
children and may be developmentally delayed, he/she is eligible to
have a developmental screening and multi-disciplinary evaluation by
AIT.
Achieva (formerly ARC Allegheny)
Supports children and adults with retardation and other developmental
disabilities for almost 50 years.
Autism Society of Pittsburgh
provides information and referral and advocacy services for autistic
individuals, their parents, famlies and professionals who work with
them. Sponsors the S.P.E.A.K. annual summer program for autistic children.
Autism Support and Advocacy in Pennsylvania
provides information on autism from the perspectives of inclusion,
self-determination and social justice.
Center for Family Excellence
works with individuals, children and families to prevent and reduce
child abuse and neglect, promote healthy child development, improve
parenting skills and provide family support services.
The Children's Institute
the region's leading comprehensive rehabilition facility dedicated
to serving the special needs of children and young adults.
Citizen Care
Providing supports and services to people with developmental disabilities
since 1975. Also serving children and families through
Allegheny Children's Initiative.
Family Services of Western Pennsylvania
dedicated to fostering the capacities and skills in families and individuals
to direct their lives and help to create a productive, caring community.
Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh
provides a wide variety of programs for the community.
Jewish Family and Children's Service
a comprehensive set of services are offered to families with children
with special needs, and are tailored to meet the specific needs of
each child.
KidsVoice
Protecting Children's Rights. Founded in 1908 as the Legal Aid Society
of Pittsburgh, KidsVoice provides the full-service advocacy that every
abused, abandoned, voiceless and vulnerable child deserves. KidsVoice
guides each child through the court process and ensures that every
agency involved meets the full range of the child's needs.
The Lois Kaplan Charitable Foundation for the Preventon of Child Abuse
A charitable foundation that supports programs aimed at preventing
child abuse through education and counseling.
Make-A-Wish Foundation of Western Pennsylvania
fulfills the favorite wish of any child between the ages of 2-1/2
and 18 who has a diagnosed life-threatening illness.
Office of Child Development
The University of Pittsburgh's office which works in partnership with
faculty and the community to enhance the welfare of children, youth,
and families.
Parent and Child Guidance Center
provides clinical treatment, testing and consultation services for
children and families as well as therapeutic pre-school for young
children with long term/complex needs.
Parental Stress Center
The Center is dedicated to family growth through parenting education
and support for the mission of preventing child abuse and negelct.
Pittsburgh Child Guidance Foundation
a private foundation that supports services for children ages birth
to 12 who reside in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
The Seesaw Center
a nonprofit indoor play center for children of all abilities, from
infancy through kindergarten age, with special emphasis on toddlers
and preschoolers.
Spectrum Family Network
Spectrum Family Network is committed to being a leading provider of
therapeutic community and family-based services for children and families.
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