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JusticeWorks Community Updates
A Student’s Perspective on Graduating!
Compass Academy – Williamsport Open House May 31, 2018 Compass Academy had another spectacular close to an incredible year! Our Open House included parents, providers, universities, judges, juvenile probation and a commissioner. We are very proud of the community support that we have been blessed with in Lycoming County. Our Open House included a motivational keynote by our President & CEO, Dan Heit, and a moving speech by one of our graduating seniors, An-Nisa (see below). Thank you to everyone that made 2017-2018 school year a success! Pictured from left to right: Ian Nutt, JWYC...
JusticeWorks Receives Recognition from an Adams County Judge!
(Email sent from Judge George of Adams County) Over the last two days, there were a number of folks who spend time at the Statewide Family Group Decision Making conference coupled with a ½ day meeting concerning the Family Engagement Initiative. I want to do a “shout out” for the Adams County CYF team (Sara, Melissa T., and Morgan) and Ellen Miller, Supervisor, from JusticeWorks YouthCare. It was pretty impressive to note that Adams County provided more presenters during the work sessions than any other of the 67 counties across the state; each did a great job. It was even more...
Family Engagement Services are off to a great start in South Carolina!
We are happy to announce that National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP) has chosen JusticeWorks to serve as one of their providers for Family Engagement Services in the 11 counties that make up Region 4. We are honored to be partnering with NYAP to provide this great service to families referred by DSS. Our main goal is to support families and prevent children from entering or remaining in foster care. We do this by seeking out additional family members that can support the children, identifying resources needed, and becoming creative with solutions to problems that affect our families. We...
#NotAStatistic! Indiana County Youth Shares her Success on Facebook
An Indiana County Youth who had participated in our Independent Living Program, shared her success with a post on Facebook (see below). Thank you, Phyllis, for mentioning JusticeWorks in your post. We are so proud of you! Many thanks to Lindsey Jones, our Independent Living Specialist, and to our Indiana County team!
Avella High School Student Carly Terensky Makes Easter Special for Children in Need
Carly Terensky of Avella High School is an exceptional young lady. Every year at Easter time, she ventures into the Washington County community and asks for people to sponsor her project in providing Easter baskets for children in need. Carly purchases all of the materials and goodies and creates amazing baskets that are truly awe-inspiring! Carly stated that she is aware of the emotional impact on children in the foster care system and was inspired to create something special for these kids. She chose the Easter holiday to spread a little joy by helping out the Easter bunny! This year,...
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