LYDIA'S PLACE INC
Programs
Family Support and Workforce Development
LYDIA'S PLACE PROVIDES PROGRAMMING IN FOUR MAIN AREAS: FAMILY STRENGTHENING, MENTORING, HOUSING AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT. FAMILY STRENGTHENING: THE FAMILY STRENGTHENING PROGRAM PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES FOR PARENTS IN OUR CARE AS THEY SEEK TO REUNITE WITH THEIR CHILDREN. WE DELIVER EVIDENCE-BASED PARENT EDUCATION INTENDED TO HELP PARTICIPANTS DEVELOP HEALTHY PARENTING SKILLS AND TO IDENTIFY AND MANAGE THE EMOTIONAL TRIGGERS OF THEIR SUBSTANCE USE OR OTHER CRIMINAL BEHAVIORS. THROUGH VISITATION AND FAMILY FUN EVENTS, WE OFFER FAMILES A SAFE AND COMFORTABLE ATOMSPHERE WHERE THEY CAN LEARN HEALTHIER WAYS OF INTERACTING WITH EACH OTHER AND CREATE NEW, POSITIVE MEMORIES. MENTORING: LYDIA'S PLACE PROVIDES ANOTHER LEVEL OF CONFIDENCE BUILDING TO FAMILY SUPPORT PARTICIPANTS WITH ITS MENTORING PROGRAM. THIS RESOURCE OFFERS OPPORTUNITIES WHERE THOUGHTS, CONCERNS, AND EXPERIENCES IN REGARD TO THEIR REUNION WITH FAMILY MEMBERS CAN BE OPENLY SHARED IN A SAFE SETTING. OUR CARING MENTORS ENCOURAGE PARTICIPANTS TO TALK ABOUT THEIR IMPORTANT RELATIONSHIPS, BECOME MORE CONCIOUS OF THEIR HISTORY OF INCARCERATION OR ADDICTION, AND ESTABLISH AND REACH GOALS THEY HAVE SET FOR A HEALTHY, NEW FUTURE. HOUSING: LYDIA'S PLACE PROVIDES SIX MONTHS OF HOUSING ASSISTANCE, FUNDING BY THE PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, THROUGH A REFERAL PROCESS FROM THE PENNSYLVANIA BOARD OF PROBATION AND PAROLE. THIS INCLUDES ASSISTING INDIVIDUALS IN OBTAINING AND SECURING SAFE, AFFORDABLE HOUSING. A HOUSING COORDINATOR ALSO FACILITATES CONNECTIONS FOR MEN AND WOMEN IN RENEWAL, INC.'S PROGRAMS SUCH AS HELPFUL COMMUNITY RESOURCES, UTILITY ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS, AND PROVIDERS OF FOOD AND HOUSEHOLD ITEMS. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT: PROVIDES INDIVIDUALIZED AND STRUCTURED SUPPORT TO UNEMPLOYED, UNDEREMPLOYED OR CURRENTLY EMPLOYED PERSONS. OUR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT TEAM OFFERS CAREER ASSESSMENT, CAREER COUNSELING, INTERVIEW SKILLS TRAINING, COMPUTER TRAINING, RESUME WORKSHOPS, JOB SEARCH ASSISTANCE, ON-SITE RECRUITMENT/ INTERVIEWS, JOB PLACEMENT, BUS LINE INFORMATION, GUEST SPEAKERS, DIRECT ACCESS TO OVR, COMPUTER AND PRINTER ACCESS, AND INFORMATION ON GETPAID AS WELL AS TRADE SCHOOLS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER PROGRAMS. COUNTY REENTRANTS ARE GIVEN THE SAME OPPORTUNITY FROM OUR EMPLOYMENT AND OUTREACH FACILITATORS.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJul 1, 2021 – Jun 30, 2022Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$336.4K
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