Pinebrook Services For Children And Youth

 Allentown     Pennsylvania

http://www.pinebrookservices.org     << visit website

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Pinebrook Services for Children and Youth Charity Profile

In the Spring of 1979, Florence Applebaum saw an urgent need for community-based diagnostic services for abused and neglected children in the Lehigh Valley. Acknowledging that naming the agency was quite a difficult task, Florence gave the agency its name because Pinebrook evoked a peace and serenity. By the fall of 1979, Pinebrook Services for Children and Youth was incorporated as a private, non-profit agency, licensed by the Department of Public Welfare, and well on its way helping children and their families.

Pinebrook quickly expanded throughout the 1980’s and 1990's to meet the growing needs of children who experienced abuse, neglect, parental substance abuse, behavioral issues, and broken families. From Pinebrook's flagship program, many other needed services have grown. Today, over 2,000 children and families receive assistance each year through the agency's continuum of services, which include a host of adoption, foster care, behavioral health and other vital community-based services.

As Pinebrook nears its 30th anniversary, each year is like starting afresh. New children and families to help; new programs to develop and launch. There is rekindled hope that each child we empower, each family we strengthen or preserve represents a new beginning.

Pinebrook Services for Children and Youth Volunteer Information

The success of any organization like Pinebrook Services depends to a large extent on its staff and volunteers – people with initiative, creativity and enthusiasm.

Pinebrook is an organization that has earned a reputation for quality programs and services, strong client service, and a high level of professionalism. Various volunteer opportunities exist at Pinebrook, some of which require direct contact with children, youth and families and necessitate a background check as well as a state clearance. Volunteer hours are flexible, and are based on activity and need.