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Contacts

Independent Living Coordinator
Dave Derbes
phone: (717) 772-7012
email: dderbes@state.pa.us
Foster Care in Pennsylvania Website

What’s New @ Pennsylvania

Open Enrollment for Foster Care Youth at the Mon Valley Bridge January 12th

Join Arbor Education and Training for an “open house” and tour of the Mon Valley Bridge on Tuesday, January 12th from 10 AM to 3 PM. The Mon Valley Bridge is located 336 Shaw Avenue, McKeesport, PA.

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DiAndre Robinson

Congratulations to DiAndre Robinson!
20 years old, Pennsylvania
2009 Outstanding Young Leader

Read the National Press Release announcing FosterClub's 100 Outstanding Young Leaders

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Teens seeking parents

By Natalie Pompilio • Philadelphia Inquirer, April 15, 2009, -- Philadelphia

Older youngsters yearning to be adopted meet prospective families at a first-of-its-kind party in the Philadelphia region.

Thirteen-year-old Mikal Woods wants just one thing, and it's not your typical teenager's wish:

"I want a place I can stay forever," he said.

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Youth Boards

Independent Living YAB
For more information, contact Mandy Cole
Email: mandyb@familyserviceserie.org
Phone: (814)-866-4526

R-Turn Youth Advisory Board
e-mail: ilp-advise@fserie.org

Kids Voice IL Advocacy Group

Additional Resources

To learn more about Independent Living in Pennsylvania, check out University of Pittsburgh's School of Social Work's Independent Living Project Helping Pennsylvania's youth find pathways to adulthood.

Pennsylvania Chafee Education and Training Grant (ETG) Program

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