The Children's Service Center of Wyoming Valley, Inc.
Contact Information
335 South Franklin Street
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
United States
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Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
United States
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 8 AM-5 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM-5 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM-5 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM-5 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM-5 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
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As a mental health care system, we at Children's Service Center are deeply committed to the wellness of young people in our community. Our services are designed to meet the individualized needs of children, adolescents, and their families. Children's Service Center's Assessment, Crisis, and Referral Services are staffed 24-hours a day, seven days a week, by psychiatric professionals for initial assessment and referral. We accept BC/BS, most indemnity insurance plans, CHAMPUS, Medical Assistance, and are a preferred provider for several managed care organizations and HMO plans.
Children's Service Center offers a variety of services across a continuum of care from least restrictive to residential.
Services and information
- Adoption
- 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
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Jul 24, 2023
The ramp area was blocked by a New Jersey jerk so I couldn’t get my double stroller in the building easy. There is no elevator that connects first floor to 3rd floor or ramps to get to other levels. I had to ask someone to help lift my stroller. There’s no toys for kids to play with while waiting for siblings. The updates - although beautiful - are NOT family / stroller friendly
Jul 09, 2023
I'm only giving a review of this place because of what I know about it. I Was in Valley Forge rehab in early April which I got out with the skin of my teeth. The counselor from CCC wanted to get me an appt there so bad even though she knew I was handicapped and lived 15 miles away. I'm glad I read the reviews because there is no way I would consider coming here. And do not send anyone you know to Valley Forge rehab!!
Jun 30, 2023
My daughter left her fast charger there and the conselor gave it to the receptionist and now it is gone and they are acting like it is no big deal.. so I guess having people that steal at there job this is the place for you..
Mar 24, 2023
If you are lucky you will find an excellent clinician. If you are blessed you will find an excellent clinician that truly cares. Dr. Meyer is one of those people.
She takes the time to explain clearly and with empathy and compassion.
I had worked in healthcare for 16 years before I got sick, I have worked up close with all sorts of healthcare professionals so when I say this woman is in healthcare for all the right reasons I know what I am talking about.
Jan 25, 2023
I took a year of adult services and was taught no coping skills..
I went through the proper stages to get my son evaluated cause I believe he's on the Spectrum for autism and displays behavior that prevents me from working... My son sat in a corner with markers and was never interacted with during the evaluation. I was just questioned and felt like I wasn't taken seriously... and was offered adult services when I was there for MY SON not me... now we may be homeless soon because I'm a single mom no family help.. I just feel like the ball was dropped on us both. I didn't get the help I needed at all and neither did my son..
My son was in daycare 2 days and was removed from the program because of his issues.