Family Resources

TO TREAT AND PREVENT CHILD ABUSE BY STRENGTHENING FAMILIES.

THE BEVERLY JEWEL WALL LOVELACE OUT OF SCHOOL TIME PROGRAM (BJWL) IS A PROVIDER OF OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME SERVICES IN ALLEGHENY COUNTY. WE'RE LOCATED IN PUBLIC HOUSING COMMUNITIES. SIX DAYS A WEEK DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR AND FIVE DAYS DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS, WE INSPIRE LEARNING, KEEP CHILDREN SAFE AND PROMOTE WELL-BEING THROUGH SOCIAL AND ACADEMIC PROGRAMMING.

IN HOME SERVICE PROGRAMS INCLUDE FAMILY UNIFICATION SERVICES AND THE PARENT/TEEN MEDIATION PROGRAM. FAMILY UNIFICATION SERVICES PROVIDES SUPPORT AND EDUCATION FOR FAMILIES WHO ARE AT RISK OF SEPARATION, FOSTER CARE PLACEMENT, OR ADOPTION; OR WHO HAVE BEEN SEPARATED AND ARE WORKING TOWARD REUNIFICATION AND DEVELOPING POSITIVE RELATIONSHIP PATTERNS AND SKILLS. WE WORK TO EQUIP FAMILIES WITH THE TOOLS THEY NEED TO REMAIN OR REUNITE AS A FAMILY. THE PARENT/TEEN MEDIATION PROGRAM OFFERS FREE COUNSELING TO FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN 8-21 WHO ARE EXPERIENCING CONFLICT, STRUGGLING TO CREATE OR MAINTAIN A POSITIVE HOME ENVIRONMENT, OR HAVING DIFFICULTY MANAGING A CHILD OR TEENAGER'S BEHAVIOR. WE FOCUS ON STRUCTURE, COMMUNICATION, AND RELATIONSHIP SKILL BUILDING TO ENHANCE FAMILY FUNCTIONING.

CHILD ABUSE TREATMENT PROGRAMS INCLUDE OUTPATIENT PSYCHOTHERAPY SERVICES AND THE THERAPEUTIC PARENTS AND CHILDREN'S CENTER. THE THERAPEUTIC PRESCHOOL SUPPORTS SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL LEARNING FOR CHILDREN AGES 3-5. HERE, CHILDREN WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED TRAUMA AND NEED EMOTIONAL AND BEHAVIORAL SUPPORT CAN FIND THE ENVIRONMENT THAT THEY NEED TO HEAL, BUILD CONFIDENCE AND PAVE THE WAY TO BE SUCCESSFULLY ENROLLED IN A TRADITIONAL SCHOOL SETTING. THE COUNSELING CENTER FOCUSES ON EMPOWERING AND STRENGTHENING INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES. WE PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES THAT ADDRESS THE DIVERSE MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS OF CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS, ADULTS, AND FAMILIES. OUR BOARD CERTIFIED PSYCHIATRISTS AND CLINICAL PROFESSIONALS PROVIDE EXPERT CARE TO PEOPLE WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED TRAUMA.

THE FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER PROVIDES PARENT EDUCATION AND SUPPORT, OPPORTUNITIES FOR FAMILY INTERACTIVE GROUPS AND FAMILY GOAL PLANNING, AS WELL AS CHILD DEVELOPMENT THROUGH SCHOOL-READINESS ACTIVITIES. PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED AND LED BY FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER MEMBERS AND STAFF, PROVIDING A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT OF PEERS.REACH OUT TO FAMILIES FOCUSES ON PARENT EDUCATION, WORKING WITH PARENTS WITH CHILDREN 0-18 TO DEVELOP NURTURING AND ATTACHMENT SKILLS. WE REDUCE PARENT-CHILD CONFLICT AND FAMILY DISCORD, HELP CONNECT FAMILIES TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES, AND OFFER TOOLS FOR CREATING A SAFE SPACE WHERE THE FAMILY CAN GROW AND BUILD HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS.OUR JOINT PLANNING TEAM PROGRAM SUPPORTS FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN 5-21 WITH A MENTAL HEALTH DIAGNOSIS WHO ARE INVOLVED IN MULTIPLE SYSTEMS. WRAPAROUND FACILITATORS ADDRESS THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF THE CHILD AND FAMILY AND DEVELOP AN INDIVIDUALIZED PLAN OF CARE. WE WORK TO ENABLE THE CHILD TO REMAIN SAFELY IN THEIR HOME AND COMMUNITY WITH APPROPRIATE SUPPORT AND RESOURCES.OUR FAMILY BASED MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES SUPPORT FAMILIES OF CHILDREN WHO ARE AT RISK OF CHILD ABUSE AND/OR NEGLECT OR ARE AFFECTED BY MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES THROUGH COMPREHENSIVE THERAPEUTIC INTERVENTIONS AND TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE. OUR SERVICES ARE CHILD-FOCUSED, FAMILY-CENTERED, CULTURALLY SENSITIVE, COLLABORATIVE WITH OTHER SYSTEMS AND WORK TO KEEP EACH CHILD IN THE HOME.THE MISSION OF ONE KIND WORD IS TO INSPIRE EMPATHY FOR PARENTS & CAREGIVERS IN STRESSFUL SITUATIONS AND ENCOURAGE A KIND ACTION TO MAKE A POSITIVE DIFFERENCE. ONE KIND WORD IS AN INTERACTIVE, IN-PERSON TRAINING THAT IS BRIEF BUT MIGHTY! YOU CAN ATTEND AS AN INTERESTED INDIVIDUAL, WITH AN ORGANIZATION OR CLUB, OR WITH YOUR PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT. A TRAINER WILL GUIDE YOU THROUGH MEANINGFUL DISCUSSION AND USEFUL ACTIONS MEANT TO CONNECT US AS CARING HUMAN BEINGS.