Children Youth & Family Services of Armstrong County

03/30/2026

Please show your support for Child Abuse Prevention Month!

04/04/2025

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month
Together we can build stronger families and healthy communities! Working together we can protect our children from harm.

Wear Blue on Thursday, April 10th to raise awareness and your support.

04/30/2024

May is National Foster Care Month!

Foster Care is a program designed to protect children from situations in their own homes, which may cause them physical and/or emotional harm. The Juvenile Court makes the determination if these children can remain safely in their home, due to abuse, neglect, or other family problems. If the Court finds the children are not safe in their home, temporary custody is then given to the County CYF agency. Foster homes are critical in helping to care for these children while their families receive treatment and other assistance to overcome their issues and difficulties.
Armstrong County Children, Youth and Family Services is seeking families that are willing to open their homes to these children. Our foster families strive to provide these children a safe, and caring home in an atmosphere that allows a child to heal from the trauma which they have experienced.

If you are interested and would like more information, please join us on Saturday, May 18th from 12-3 pm to learn more. Or call CYF at 724-548-3466 and speak to the Foster Care Coordinator. If you want to apply, access the QR Code to complete a Foster Parent Application.

03/05/2024

Foster Parents are needed in Armstrong County. If you have been thinking about becoming a foster parent and want more information, come join us on May 18th to learn more.

11/16/2022

Thank you!

The Rotary Club of Leechburg and Leechburg High School's Interact Club are sponsoring “The Pajama Project” from November 23 to December 14 in the Leechburg area.

They are asking for donations of new pajamas of all sizes and new children’s books. Donations may be placed in collection boxes located in several Leechburg businesses and churches. Monetary donations may also be sent to The Rotary Club of Leechburg at PO Box 163, Leechburg, PA 15656.

Pajamas will be distributed to HAVIN, Inc, Children Youth & Family Services of Armstrong County, and the Mechling-Shakley Veterans Center.

11/01/2022

“Survivors of Su***de Loss Day"

Join a community of su***de loss survivors to find comfort and gain understanding as we share remembrances and stories of health and hope.

The program features a screening of a documentary of a survivor of su***de loss, stories from local families of su***de loss, and supportive discussions. Lunch is provided.

November 19, 2022
11-2
Harvest Community Church
143 Reed Rd., Kittanning

Event is free, registration due by 11/14/22

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/427275320987

07/15/2021

Older Youth Pandemic Relief - if you reside in Armstrong County and believe you qualify for a Direct Stimulus Payment, complete the application at the following link:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BLXWWPL

04/29/2021

07/24/2020

https://childmind.org/article/three-common-parenting-traps/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Three%20Common%20Parenting%20Traps&utm_campaign=Weekly-07-14-20

Tips to help you avoid saying and doing things you know aren't sending the right message, when applying skills toward parenting your children.

04/07/2020

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month!

Armstrong County Children, Youth and Family Services is essential and has an amazing team of selfless professionals that go out every day to assure children’s safety and offer services to strengthen and support families!

During this pandemic, children are more vulnerable with social isolation.
Please check in on your neighbors and if needed, services can be found by dialing 211.

If you suspect child abuse or neglect, please call ChildLine at 1-800-932-0313

11/04/2019

This year, we celebrate National Adoption Month by highlighting the urgent need to recognize that older youth still need permanent, caring relationships and meaningful connections to supportive adults. https://buff.ly/30fPat3