Family Centers
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Mission
The mission of the Delaware County Family Center (Delco Family Center) is to help families become strong, self-sufficient members of the community. Since 1994, the Delco Family Center has become the heart of a neighborhood-centered strategy to provide comprehensive, prevention-focused services for at-risk families based on known risk factors in Delaware County.
The Family Center Initiative is based on the philosophy that the most effective way to ensure the healthy growth and development of children is to support their families and the communities in which they live. Family Centers across the state have been agents for community planning and service delivery according to the interests, needs and priorities within the communities they serve. The Delco Family Center is a safe, warm and respectful environment, where the strengths of individuals and families are recognized and built upon in the delivery of services.Location
Delaware County Family Center
Mercy Fitzgerald Campus
St. Bernard Hall, 2nd Floor
1515 Lansdowne Ave, Darby, PA 19023
610-532-2811Contact
- Kristen Liberati, Program Director | kliberati@dciu.org
- Angela Jones-Eddins, Family Development Specialist | aeddins@dciu.org
- Racquel Irons, Program Assistant | rirons@dciu.org
Special Programs
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Teeter Totter Play Group
The DCIU's Teeter Totter Play Group will now be in person starting in September! Join the Family Center staff in reading books, singing songs, and family activities.
When: 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month | 10-10:30 a.m.
Sign up for Teeter Totter Play Group
Complete the digital form to participate and to receive reminders about play groups!Positive Parenting Classes – September 2021
Do you want to raise positive, healthy and productive children? Join the Family Center in a 4-Week Positive Parenting Workshop. Topics discussed will include: single/shared parenting, health and nutrition, adjusting to parenting, self-care, discipline, safety, newborn care, and more!
Classes will be held Wednesdays in person at 10am.
- September 8
- September 15
- September 22
- September 29
Sign up for Positive Parenting Classes
Parents as Teachers
Parents as Teachers is a national home visiting program designed to provide all parents with children ages birth-five years old with important resources and information to ensure brighter, healthier children. Sign up to learn more about all of the FREE services offered as part of our PAT program and see if it is the right fit for you. You will receive scheduled home visits, screenings, resources, and opportunities to socialize with other parents.
