Jul 24, 2020 | Pennsylvania, Success Stories
(Shared with our Director of Lehigh County, Kristen Irizarry) Pam* is the mother of a four-year-old son, Stephen.* Stephen* has some physical and intellectual disabilities, including Down’s Syndrome with global development delay, Atrial Septal Defect, and Alopecia,...
Jun 24, 2020 | Pennsylvania, Success Stories
I’ve been hearing some impressive feedback about our JusticeWorks Independent Living Program (IL) and wanted to find out what all the buzz is about! Therefore, I interviewed a few of our IL staff members on what makes the JusticeWorks IL Program unique. Let’s begin...
Jun 17, 2020 | Pennsylvania, Success Stories
A former Butler County Youth, Rosalee Sepella, who participated in the JWYC’s Independent Living Program, has shared her gratitude for our award-winning program. Congratulations are in order, as Rosalee is now a JWYC employee! We are proud of her accomplishments and...
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...
