Family Centers

Services

Family Centers are based in the community and offer a variety of activities for families and children of all ages. While each Family Center is unique, the following core services are offered:

• Personalized home visits on child development issues for parents with children aged birth to five years.
• Parent workshops and support groups.
• Parent-child playgroups and a parent-child playroom with developmentally appropriate toys.
• A toy, book and video lending library.
• Developmental, vision and hearing screenings for children aged birth to five years.
• After school activities for children in kindergarten to third grade.
• Family enrichment activities and events.
• Information and help accessing other community resources.

For more information about specific programs offered at the McKean County Family Centers, visit the website at www.mckeanfc.com.

Eligibility

• Any child or parent.

Locations

• Bradford Family Center, 1 Mechanic Street, Bradford, PA 16701, (814) 362-1834
• Kane Family Center, 2 Greeves Street, Kane, PA 16735, (814) 837-5148
• Otto-Eldred Family Center, 160 Main Street, Eldred, PA 16731, (814) 225-2513
• Port Allegany Family Center, 78 Mill Street, Port Allegany, PA 16743, (814) 642-9281
• Smethport Family Center, 83 South Marvin Street, Smethport, PA 16749, (814) 887-9344

Program Staff

Family Development Specialists conduct home visits and coordinate center-based activities. Family Development Specialists are certified parent educators through the Parents as Teachers National Center. Many of the Family Development Specialists are degreed in a human service related field or non-degreed individuals possessing a wealth of parenting experience.

Referral Procedure

To make a referral, call (814) 362-1834.