MAYA Organization
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Contact Information
7451 Washington Ave
Swissvale, PA 15218
United States
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Swissvale, PA 15218
United States
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 10 AM-4 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM-2 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM-8 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM-4 AM |
| Friday | 10 AM-4 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
MAYA's mission is to empower BIPOC and marginalized birthing people and birthworkers, and to create positive change in the systems that impact them.All pregnant and new parents are welcome to participate in our programs. MAYA requires little to no documentation. We offer services online and in community locations.MAYA sees parents as whole people with physical, emotional, social, informational, and practical needs. Our scope of practice includes professional and peer support, fact-based information, and practical assistance. Within this scope, we do not limit our services to specific topics or situations.Whenever possible, care is facilitated by mentors that live in the same communities as our participants. Although MAYA provides fact-based information when needed, we do not see ourselves as bearers of information to be handed down to participants. Rather, we provide a community of care in which participants contribute their insights and experiences as equals.
Services and information
- Other
Requirements to become a foster parent
You must meet minimum requirements to provide foster care in Pennsylvania. Foster parents for children in need must:
- Be a minimum of 21 years old
- Pass a criminal background check with fingerprinting
- Have time and energy to devote to fostering
- Live in a safe and healthy environment
- Prove good health through a medical examination/physical
- Maintain financial stability
- Clear all home safety requirements
- Complete required pre-service training hours
- Finish the Home Inspection
After fulfilling all requirements during the approval process, licensed foster parents can welcome a foster child into their home. To maintain a valid license, foster parents must also participate in ongoing training each year.
All adults who are living in homes with foster children in Pennsylvania must pass a required criminal background check and fingerprinting. This includes adult children who are family members living at home.
There are other, more detailed requirements for foster homes, such as having a flushing toilet and an operable phone. Prospective foster parents will learn more details during foster parent orientation.
Once you've decided to foster, you can contact a public or private foster agency or the Pennsylvania State Resource Family Association. Foster agencies screen and train prospective foster families and ensure applicants are good candidates for foster care.
Ratings and Reviews
Average user rating
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Aug 24, 2023
The Maya ladies helped me prepare for labor and for when my baby came home. The doulas were there every step of the way during my labor and even afterwards when my baby was in the NICU. They helped me realize it's okayy to ask for help, they were so very supportive and they made me feel like I wasn't alone.
Aug 16, 2023
(Translated by Google) It is an organization that works with the heart!
(Original)
Es una organización que trabaja con el corazón !
Nov 30, 2022
Excellent experience during my pregnancy, labor and postpartum. Good and friendly staff.
Jan 15, 2020
I emailed them and never heard back. Unreliable and it seems that they are not trying to help people since they dont response back when I inquired about this resource. 👎🏼
Oct 29, 2019
They have a good mission. But the response and follow through is poor.