Goal
At Children’s Aid Society, we believe that every family deserves the opportunity to thrive. Our Family Advocacy Program serves families across York, Adams, and Franklin Counties, providing compassionate support to help them achieve lasting stability and strength. We are here to walk alongside families facing life’s challenges—connecting them with vital resources and offering emotional support every step of the way.
The Family Advocacy Program is designed to empower families by helping them build on their strengths to navigate difficult circumstances. Through home visits, community referrals, and supportive case management, our goal is to provide each family with the tools they need to maintain a safe, stable, and nurturing home environment.
Whether you are facing financial hardship, mental health challenges, or other obstacles, our trained Family Advocates are here to listen, support, and connect you with the services that can help your family move forward.
How It Works
Intake
Our intake process begins with a warm, respectful conversation to explain how we can help. We’ll discuss the services we offer and begin building a foundation of trust and collaboration. This appointment duration is approximately 90 minutes.
Assessment
During the first visit, your Family Advocate will gather information about your family’s history, environment, and strengths. We focus on understanding your story—not just your struggles—so we can support you effectively.
Goal Setting
Together, we’ll identify your goals—whether that’s finding stable housing, improving parenting skills, or accessing health services—and create a plan of action to achieve them. Your Family Advocate will track your progress and reassess goals every six months to ensure you’re moving forward.
Our Purpose
Program Details
To qualify for the Family Advocacy Program
- Families must reside in York, Adams, or Franklin County
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The family must have at least one child under the age of 18
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One monthly visit with the assigned Family Advocate is required
- We accept self-referrals, community referrals and internal referrals from in-house service providers.
What to Expect
Our family advocates provide compassionate, personalized care, including:
- Home visits to understand each family’s unique needs and living environment
- Referrals to community resources such as counseling, housing support, and parenting assistance
- Emotional support and consistent encouragement through life’s ups and downs
- Case management and help with goal-setting for long-term family success
When available, we offer tangible support such as:
- Food and clothing
- Furniture and household items
- Toys for children
- Gift cards for gasoline
programs, and more
To qualify for the Family Advocacy Program
- Families must reside in York, Adams, or Franklin County
- The family must have at least one child under the age of 18
- At least one monthly visit with the assigned Family Advocate is required
We accept self-referrals, community referrals and internal referrals from in-house service providers.
– Emotional support and consistent encouragement through life’s ups and downs
– Case management and help with goal-setting for long-term family success
– When available, we offer tangible support such as:
– Food and clothing
– Furniture and household items
– Toys for children
– Gift cards for gasoline
For example, a family struggling with the impacts of mental health challenges may be
connected to therapy resources, parenting support, and community services—helping the
household become more stable, healthy, and hopeful.
Who We Serve
We’re Here to Help
The Family Advocacy Program is rooted in trauma-informed care and supports the values of recovery, resilience, and respect. We meet families where they are, without judgment, and offer a safe and supportive space to grow stronger together. If you or someone you know could benefit from the Family Advocacy Program, please contact us. We are here to help.
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Let us be part of your journey toward a brighter future.