Other Great Community Partners Programs at FSWP

I wanted to let you all know about a few other services we provide here at Family Services of Western PA as part of our team.

ROCS

First off is ROCS, or Reaching Out to Create Success. This program is for youth who are transitioning out of foster care or have already aged out of the foster care system. It is a FREE resource program offered to youth between the ages of 16 and 24. Once in the program, youth design Goal Achievement Plans to help them identify short and long term goals.Some goals have included getting a GED, workforce development resources, financial education, and much more. ROCS staff work with youth in obtaining the right supports and resources for these goals.

For information on ROCS, email Shayla at sojourners@fswp.org.

Supported Employment

Are you looking for a job? Do you need assistance in finding a job? Supported Employment helps their consumers explore their interests and find their strengths in job hunting. SE staff can provide assistance with resume writing, meeting employers, and achieving employment goals. Our staff works with both our local community in Allegheny and Westmoreland counties as well as FSWP consumers.

For information on Supported Employment, email Megan at syputm@fswp.org or Curtis at terryc@fswp.org.

Supported Education

Are you looking to finish high school, get a GED or go to college? Need help? Supported Education staff can help you reach your education goals. We provide one on one help to assist you in finding resources to further your education. We can get you on the right track to getting that education you’ve always wanted.

For information on Supported Education, email Curtis at terryc@fswp.org.

Ways to Work

Ways to Work is a Transportation Loan Program that helps the community by giving low interest loans to working individuals that need transportation to get to work. These loans are for individuals that cannot get traditional loans due to poor/no credit.

For more information or to apply, please visit: http://www.pawaystowork.org.

Educational Assistance

The Educational Assistance Initiative provides financial assistance for post secondary education to economically disadvantaged youth who have been served by social service programs in Western Pennsylvania. This program helps students with the supplementary costs of attending college or vocational school, such as computers, transportation assistance, rent and living costs, and college or vocational training fees. Many students begin in their senior year of high school, and in some cases, students in their early 20s who have decided to pursue post-secondary education. Support to all students in this program is provided throughout their time in school.

To apply, click here.