Family Resources

Family Resources

Resources for Littles and their Families

General Websites: These web-based tools provide information and resources for helping children make positive, healthy choices.

Mentor Services

THE MENTORING PARTNERSHIP

Strives to advance mentorship through community involvement, program strengthening, and youth empowerment

Y ACHIEVERS (YMCA OF GREATER PITTSBURGH)

Connects minority middle and high school students with mentors to assist in career readiness and academic support

AMACHI PITTSBURGH

Connects children impacted by parental incarceration to mentors that mainly support academic and mental well-being

UPSTREET PITTSBURGH

Offers text message mentoring relationships as well as drop-in consultations with therapists, therapy appointments, and teen support groups

CARNEGIE LIBRARY OF PITTSBURGH

Offers free “Teen Time” for grades 6-12 where they are given a space to hang out, play games, produce music, make crafts, etc.

YOUTH ENRICHMENT SERVICES

Provides mentoring, educational, and enrichment programs for at-risk children and teens

YOUTH GUIDANCE — BECOMING A MAN (BAM)

School-based program that focuses on social/emotional intelligence, academic success, and counseling for boys in grades 7-12

Food Resources

JUST HARVEST

Targets hunger in Pittsburgh by addressing root causes such as poverty and economic inequality

412 FOOD RESCUE

Redistributes surplus food from retailers to nonprofit organizations or directly to those facing food insecurity

SOUTH HILLS INTERFAITH MOVEMENT

Offers food pantries, clothing, utility assistance, and youth programs to support families

JEFFERSON BAPTIST CHURCH FOOD PANTRY

Offers a food pantry every 3rd Wednesday from 12:00pm - 2:00pm

JFCS SQUIRREL HILL FOOD PANTRY

Provides free food and support 5 days a week to those in need of assistance

CITY MISSIONS SAMARITAN CARE FOOD PANTRY

Provides emergency food, clothing, and hygiene items to low-income individuals and families

Housing Resources

ALLEGHENY LINK

Connects individuals facing housing instability or eviction to emergency shelters, rapid re-housing, and rental/utility assistance

HOUSING AUTHORITY CITY OF PITTSBURGH (HACP)

Provides affordable housing, property management, and rental assistance to low-income individuals

  • Website: https://hacp.org
  • Contact Info: (412)-456-5000
  • Counties Served: Allegheny
  • Requirements (Housing):
    • Must be low-income, with limits based on family size
    • Must pass background checks
    • Must meet, in some cases, employment criteria
  • Requirements (Utility Assistance):
    • Must provide income verification for the past 30 days (wages, SSI, etc.) for all household members
    • Must provide copies of recent utility bills
    • May need to show a disconnect notice

BLESSING BOARD

Provides furniture, household goods, and medical equipment at no cost

SOUTHWESTERN PENNSYLVANIA HUMAN SERVICES, INC.

Provides housing, homeless, prevention, and supportive services to individuals and families

  • Website: https://connect.sphs.org
  • Contact Info: (724)-489-9100
  • Counties Served: Washington, Greene, and Westmoreland
  • Requirements:
    • A confidential, in-person assessment
    • Proof of a long-term disability (only for permanent supportive housing)

Summer Resources

YOUTH EMPOWERMENT PROJECT OF SHARPSBURG

Offers after-school activities and a free, K-12 summer camp with snacks/meals, youth leadership development, civic engagement, and career readiness promotion

LEMOYNE COMMUNITY CENTER SUMMER CAMP

Free, 8-week summer camp providing educational, recreational, and STEM activities as well as snacks/meals for children ages 5-13

KOOL SUMMER PROGRAM

A free, academic and cultural enrichment program for children (usually grades 1-7), running from late June to mid-August

ALLEGHENY COUNTY’S SPRAY PARKS

Free, public, ADA-accessible, water play areas located in Deer Lakes and Round Hill parks that is open daily from 10:00am to 8:00pm during the summer

WASHINGTON WILD THINGS “KIDS EAT FREE SUNDAYS”

Kids 12 and under receive a free ticket and complimentary meal for all Sunday home games

GREENE COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS EVENTS

Greene county fairgrounds host seasonal events and often hold special days where children, veterans, or seniors may enter for free or at a discounted rate