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  1. Group of teens with words YOU Can Be the Difference

    Foster Parents Needed for Older Youth

    Have you ever considered becoming a foster parent? The Westmoreland County Children’s Bureau has an overwhelming need for foster parents for older youth (ages 12-21) . Please call today (724) 830-3301. Additional Info...
  2. Michelle Brandt with Arielle Teppert

    National American Miss Pennsylvania Preteen 2018 Service Project

    Congratulations to Arielle Teppert, from Latrobe, National American Miss Pennsylvania Preteen 2018 winner, whose service project focused on providing foster children with back to school items. Read on...
  3. Shara Saveikis in Harrisburg

    Child Welfare Professional Week in Harrisburg

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  4. Westmoreland Children First vice president Veronica Ent with donated mattresses

    Levin Furniture, others donate 125 beds to needy kids in Westmoreland County

    With one donation, the waiting list for beds for abused and neglected children in Westmoreland County has been eliminated. Read on...
  5. Toys, books and mural in Westmoreland Family Court Comfort Room for kids

    Kid-friendly room at Westmoreland courthouse designed to ease anxiety

    A special thank you to Adam Garrity, Westmoreland County Children’s Bureau program Specialist, who had vision to transform a family court waiting room into a child-friendly comfort room to occupy children and ease their minds while they wait for court. Read on...
  6. Westmoreland Children First Advisory Board Banner

    Westmoreland County Overcomes PA’s Broken Child Welfare System

    Westmoreland County child welfare officials responded to a recent state Auditor General special report analyzing the children and youth services system in Pennsylvania. Read on...
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