Fire Safety Program Emlenton Borough Fire Department visit the facility to present an overview on fire safety for the youth at WPACC.
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Cherish Your Community Event Youth from the open program joined other local organizations to participate in the Cherish your Community event. Sponsored by Westinghouse and Mitsubishi corporations, youth from the program participated in planting 75 trees in the Parker area to kick off the event.
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PAY DAY! Youth display their first pay checks from being employed by Emlenton Borough.
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CPR Training Builds Character Twenty-Six youth from the Open Residential unit continue to build competency by learning First Aid and becoming certified in adult and infant CPR.
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Read the Latest MAYS Newesletter
This months newsletter is titled "2009 in Review". We take a look back at some of the memorable moments at Mid-Atlantic Youth Services. Click here to download the Newsletter.
MAYS Fund Raiser "Gets Cooking" A spaghetti dinner was held in Emlenton to benefit the Restitution Program at MAYS. Youth prepared and served the meal to many employees and community member in exchange for earning monies to be paid to the victims of juvenile crime.
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Community Service Opportunity MAYS youth complete community service hours at the Crawford Center in Emlenton. Five youth spent several weeks doing minor repairs and landscaping to the property.
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Working to Improve Our Community MAYS youth build a gazebo at the beginning of the Emlenton bike trail. This rest area was constructed as part of the rails to trails project in Pennsylvania.
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Congresswoman Visits WPACC Congresswoman Dalkemper visits WPACC for a tour of the facility and the opportunity to meet the youth of Mid Atlantic that have been active in the community of Emlenton.
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Youth Visit Local University Campus Youth from WPACC attend the Clarion University vs. Slippery Rock University football game as part of an opportunity to enjoy a sober activity, while having the opportunity to see a college campus and evaluate campus life to assist with their future plans.
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WPACC Youth Honor Black History Month
Youth from Western PA Child Care expressed themselves in a theatrical performance honoring African Americans during Black History Month earlier this year.
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Introducing the PACC Chronicle
The youth advisory club and staff at PA Child Care recently put together a publication highlighting various facility events and youth programs. The youth did a
great job at gathering information for use in the publication! Click here to download this month's edition.
12 WPACC Youth Attend Coach Carter Speech Event
On February 26, 2009, the original Coach Carter, whom the movie was made about, gave a motivational speech at Clarion University. He discussed setting goals and how hard work
does, in fact,
pay off.
Coach Carter became an all state high school basketball player at just 5 feet 2 inches tall after he was told by his coach that he would not even make the freshmen
team. After one game on the freshmen team, he was promoted to the junior varsity team. After one game on the JV team, he was playing varsity as a 5'2" freshman. After playing varsity, he achieved his goal of becoming an all state player.
The 12 WPACC youth who attended the event created a PowerPoint presentation about the speech which they then presented to all the units at Western PA Child Care. Many of the youth were excited
about being in the presence of greatness, and they found Coach Carter's speech to be very inspiring. What the youth took away from the presentation is that "success is only inches away." Other youth reported that "knowledge is not power
but the use of that knowledge is power."
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WPACC Hosts Another Successful Blood Drive
Western PA Child Care hosted another blood drive on January 28, 2009. The drive collected 30 pints of blood which have the potential to save 90 lives!
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Red Cross Provides First Aid and CPR Training
In December 2008, Linda Trojak and Steph Marlow from the Red Cross came to Western PA Child Care and certified 25 youth at the facility in first aid and CPR. The two instructors
have now done CPR and first aid training with 1/3 of the youth population at WPACC.
Training Photos
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Carnegie Science Center Trip
The youth at WPACC took an educational field trip to the Carnegie Science Center in Pittsburgh, PA on December 4, 2008.
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Therapy Dogs Visit WPACC
On Saturday, November 8, 2008, therapy dogs visited the youth at Western PA Childcare. It was an exciting experience for everyone involved. Members of the Clarion County
Obedience Club (CCOC) brought their certified therapy dogs to visit the youth.
“This was an exciting experience for the youth because it’s not every day that our youth get to interact with dogs,” said Ms. Tronzo, a clinical
assistant at WPACC. “For some of the youth it has been several months since they have seen their dogs, so this was an emotional experience for some,” she comments.
The experience was also exciting for the staff at WPACC. One staff said, “I became emotional just seeing the entire unit smile, because it has been weeks since
I have seen some smile.”
The members from the (CCOC) were at first a little nervous due to not knowing how the youth would behave. The members however were actually impressed with how polite
and respectful the youth are. The members all agree the WPACC is the best place to bring their dogs to visit. At the end of the visits everyone wanted to know when the dogs
can visited again!
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Softball Tournament Western PA Child Care staff recently participated in a softball tournament in Meadville, PA. This was the first time the staff organized an outside activity with each other. The proceeds supported Crawford County juvenile probation. Sixteen teams participated in the event, and Western PA Child Care earned second place.
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Luzerne County Juvenile Center Name Change In July 2008, the Luzerne County Juvenile Center (LCJC) was renamed to PA Child Care (PACC). Please make note of this change in your address book.
Emlenton Renaissance Update The youth at Western PA Child Care have been assisting borough employees in a project dedicated to revitalizing the community of Emlenton, PA. Together they're installing new bike racks and picnic tables at various locations throughout Emlenton with the goal of providing residents new amenities to enjoy.
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WPACC Hosts Successful Blood Drive The event raised 45 pints of blood thanks to the 47 individuals who volunteered to donate. The blood donations have the potential to save 135 hospital patients. We would like to thank everyone who participated in making the event successful!
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WPACC 2nd Annual Blood Drive Western PA Child Care will be conducting its second annual blood drive on August 27, 2008 from 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM. The theme for this quarter's blood drive is the "Grateful Life Comeback Tour." Anyone who'd like to donate blood is welcome to attend. For additional information on the event, please call Corey Shumaker at 814-221-5684 or send an email to cshumaker@midatlanticyouth.com.
WPACC Parenting Group Western PA Child Care recently started a parenting group with the help of local volunteers. The volunteers come to WPACC once a week to teach the youth good parenting skills.
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MAYS Youth Honored in Community Parade Our youth were the Grand Marshal’s of Emlenton, Pennsylvania's community parade held in July. They were honored for all the community service they completed within the past year. The first picture is a photograph with U.S. Congressmen Bill English. In addition, everyone enjoyed a fireworks display. Five of the youth saw fireworks for the first time in their lives!
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WPACC Facility Expansion The Western PA Child Care facility expansion opened on July 3, 2008. The facility now contains 36 male secure treatment beds, 24 female secure treatment beds, 26 male open residential beds, and 13 co-ed shelter beds. At this time all beds are full.
MAYS Receives March of Dimes Award Mid-Atlantic Youth Services set a goal to raise $1000.00 for the March of Dimes and exceeded it by raising $1350.00. The March of Dimes is dedicated to improving the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth, and infant mortality. For more information, please click here.
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WPACC Open House Western PA Child Care is hosting an open house event on June 30, 2008. Probation is invited to tour the facility with an overview of services. After the tour, a golf scramble will take place at 1 PM at Clarion Oaks Golf Course. The fee is $10.00 per golfer. Participants will receive 18 holes of golf with a cart, a catered dinner, and prizes. For additional information or to register for the event, please call Corey Shumaker at 814-221-5684 or send an email to cshumaker@midatlanticyouth.com.
Youth Organizes Blood Drive Paris J., a high school senior from Philadelphia, PA, organized the blood drive as his senior project. Paris contacted the Red Cross and planned the event which raised over 30 pints of blood!
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JCJC Conference Winners The following youth were award winners at the JCJC Conference held at the Harrisburg Hilton on Oct. 31, Nov. 1, and Nov. 2. The theme for this year was "What is in my toolbox for success."
Name
County
PO Name
Facility
Jeremy B.
Luzerne
Tom Lavan
PACC
Vikania A.
Lancaster
Thomas Ho
WPACC
Stephen J.
Washington
Addie Burtrum
WPACC
Rebecca L.
Philadelphia
Anna Duarte
WPACC
The youth were present at the awards dinner on Wednesday, Oct. 31 along with two family members. Each were recognized and given the opportunity to address those in attendance. All the youth did an excellent job and presented well.
Workshops at the Conference Also at the conference, Mid Atlantic conducted two workshops on Thursday, November 1. Dr. Taylor from WPACC conducted an hour and a half workshop on Self Injury, why it happens, and how to treat it. Dr. Truscott from PACC conducted an hour and a half workshop on Cognitive Behavior Therapy and its application.
Family Day On November 17, WPACC will be having its Family Day for the boys units. Approximately 40 boys will have family present from 10 AM to 4 PM. Families will enjoy a catered meal, entertainment from the youth, music, games, and quality family time.
Expansion at WPACC Ground was broke at WPACC the week of November 5, 2007 for a planned expansion. A target date of April 8, 2008 is set to open another 12 bed male secure unit and a 13 bed open residential unit for low functioning males with mental health needs.
Expansion Plans for 2007 In the Spring of 2007, Mid-Atlantic Youth Services is planning on a 24 bed expansion at Western PA Child Care in Butler, PA. There will
be 12 new secure residential treatment beds for males and 12 new non-secure residential treatment beds for court-ordered males. Additional information
on our expansion project will be coming soon.
MAYS provides youth services to over 26
Pennsylvania counties and the state of Maryland.
New Secure Residential Treatment Program Beginning in January 2006, a secure, long-term program for sex offenders/fire setters will be available at PA Child Care. The program lasts from 9-12 months and places an emphasis on victim restoration and impulse control.
Click here for additional information on MAYS Secure Residential Treatment Program.
Mid-Atlantic Youth Services, Corp. Video Brochure As a new addition to Mid-Atlantic Youth Services' web site in November 2005, this brochure provides an overview of services and programs available at both MAYS facilities.
Facility Grand Opening On September 21, 2005, dozens of guests celebrated the grand opening of Western PA Child Care and witnessed the ribbon cutting ceremony. The facility, located in Emlenton, PA, will improve the lives of troubled children and bring 100 job opportunities to the Butler County area.
