Jun 15, 2020 | Pennsylvania, Success Stories
JWYC received a letter from a student praising Compass Academy – Lycoming, and the goals that she achieved as a student: Stacey* writes: “My name is Stacey* and I am 17 years old. I am a part of the foster care system. I live a very complicated life. True,...
Jun 12, 2020 | Pennsylvania, Success Stories
On May 28th, 2020, Compass Lycoming, Schuylkill, and Mt. Carmel hosted their end of year celebration and graduation ceremony. It was our first-ever virtual event of its kind. We were excited to hear that Lieutenant Governor, John Fetterman, and 2nd Lady, Gisele...
Apr 27, 2020 | News, Pennsylvania
Guest editorial written by Dan Heit for a local newspaper. A part of a coordinated effort to appeal for additional funding. JusticeWorks YouthCare serves families within the child welfare system and youth on juvenile probation. We also operate alternative high...
Apr 24, 2020 | News, Pennsylvania
On March 13th, 2020 Pennsylvania’s Governor Wolf made the difficult decision to close schools for a two week period due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The school closure is now effective throughout the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year. This mandated closure...
Apr 23, 2020 | Appreciations, Pennsylvania
Email received from Cambria County Children and Youth Services Administrative Officer, Matt Conjelko: “Your staff has always done a great job keeping communications open and planning for whatever may be coming down the pike, whether it is the Covid-19 virus,...
Apr 22, 2020 | Appreciations, Pennsylvania
Email received from Perry County Children and Youth Caseworker, Jessica Miller: “I just wanted to let you know a few things. I have been working with Kathy on one of our cases and I just wanted to let you know that she is doing such a great job. I do not usually do...
