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CONCERN is proud to announce the promotion of three outstanding leaders whose dedication and commitment to serving children, youth, and families across Pennsylvania have earned them well-deserved recognition and advancement. Kelly Crum has been promoted to Central Region Director . Kelly previously oversaw adoption and foster care programs in the Eastern Region and now, in addition to, oversees the Central Region Offices. Kelly brings a wealth of experience, compassion, and

CONCERN Professional Services for Children, Youth, and Families is saying goodbye to two of our leaders as they enter retirement: Cheryl Reeling, Director of Quality Assurance, and Glenn Miller, Chief Financial Officer. We are thankful for their dedication and commitment to CONCERN and wish them well as they enjoy their well-deserved retirement. Though goodbyes are never easy, we have experienced a positive transition, with appropriate succession planning and overlapping of j

I’m excited to announce that the Winter edition of our Courier Newsletter is now available! Packed with updates, stories, and insights, this issue is your go-to source for all the latest happenings in our organization. Here’s a sneak peek of what you’ll find inside: Message from Gordon May, President/CEO CONCERN's 2024 Employees of the Year Highlights from the Murder Mystery Dinner Signature Event Take a moment to read the newsletter

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Gordon May, President/CEO was asked, "How long does the adoption process take"? It depends. November is National Adoption Awareness Month, and in recognition, I’m sharing some frequently asked questions and insights into the adoption process. One of the first questions families often ask is: How long does it take? While timelines can vary depending on factors like location, type of adoption, and individual circumstances, adoptions through CONCERN - Professional Services for

CONCERN entered the world of Trauma-Informed Care in 2016 when our Northern-Tier Outpatient programs were invited to participate in an initiative called the Trauma-Informed Care Learning Collaborative. Funded through state grants, the Trauma-Informed Care Learning Collaborative was hosted by Community Care Behavioral Health (CCBH) and The Behavioral Health Alliance for Rural Pennsylvania (BHARP). Through the collaborative, CONCERN was afforded the opportunity to participate i

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The FUP Intensive Case Management program offers youth the opportunity to develop skills needed in the “adult world”. As youth gain skills and resources, they increase their capacity to be responsive and responsible for their own needs. We are so excited to provide youth with direction and guidance that can potentially change the trajectory of their lives. Research has shown that youth transitioning from foster care systems are often under employed and often are not as prep

CONCERN has a new You Tube Channel. Are you interested in becoming a foster parent? Do you want to work at CONCERN? Subscribe to the channel to see the latest videos related to the outstanding work we do in PA and MD! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClD1jKHQjhrUL0lpMKEbcSQ/videos

We are excited to announce that our Easton Outpatient Mental Health Clinic is officially open for business! The Grand Opening Celebration and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held November 4, 2021 with approximately 50 people in attendance, including the Mayor of Wilson Borough. The Outpatient Clinic is currently accepting clients and providing services via telehealth and in-person. Individual and group counseling sessions are available. The decision to open this clinic was two-

iFoster’s mission is to ensures that every child growing up outside of their biological home has the resources and opportunities they need to become successful, independent adults. iFoster provides “the stuff” kids in foster care need to succeed. Each year they provide over $125 million in resources to children and youth in and aging out of foster care to ensure they become successful and independent adults. iFoster connects kids in the foster care system with the products

Tricia Reedy Jones joined CONCERN on October 4th as the Director of Development and Marketing. Tricia will be a member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and will be the lead on all things related to raising funds/donations, marketing, and assisting with program development related to funding. Tricia comes to us with 15 + years of experience in the Non-Profit/Human Services field. She was a Program Director for Family Services of Montgomery County where she prepared and m

“Focus on Our Families” is a series of articles that will feature foster and/or adoptive parents and their experiences so those inside and outside of the organization will have a better understanding of the importance and the rewards of foster parenting and/or being an adoptive parent. Children who reside in foster care often come into care scared, lonely, and feeling isolated. With the COVID-19 pandemic’s effects still lingering, these children are still scared, lonely, and

Two of CONCERN’s Founders, Glenn J. Hillegass and Nancy W. Weikert, recently made the decision to retire from CONCERN’s Board of Directors. In 1977, Glenn and Nancy, as well as other dedicated child welfare professionals, believed that children placed into out-of-home placement should live in a traditional family setting in the community, rather than in a residential or institutional setting. With this belief, CONCERN was founded and became a pioneer in treatment foster care.