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Family Care Connection

Center:
PA-LEND Center of Pittsburgh, LEND
Fiscal Year:
2005
Contact Information:
Stephen Bagnato
[email protected]
412-389-2372
Project Description:
Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh's Family Care Connection Centers were established to reduce the rate of child abuse in local communities. Today, centers provide both general and specialized social services for all members of the family, particularly children, adolescents and mothers to improve family functioning. Each center is linked to a Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh Primary Care Center and works in partnership with comunity-based programs in each area. Services include: Nurse home visiting Mental health services Substance abuse prevention and treatment Child development Parenting education Community building Programs aim to promote the health and well-being of child, families, and communities.
Keyword(s):
Family Preservation Services and Outcomes
Core Function(s):
Performing Technical Assistance and/or Training, Performing Research or Evaluation
Area of Emphasis
Quality Assurance, Education & Early Intervention, Other
Target Audience:
Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers
Unserved or Under-served Populations:
Disadvantaged Circumstances
Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:
Single-County
Funding Source:
COVID-19 Related Data:
N/A
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