Lehigh Valley Families Together Inc.
Lehigh Valley Families Together Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
LVFT PROVIDES IN-HOME PRESERVATION AND REUNIFICATION SERVICES TO FAMILIES INVOLVED WITH LEHIGH AND NORTHAMPTON CHILDREN & YOUTH OFFICES. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED BY MASTER'S AND BACHELOR'S LEVEL STAFF. WE ARE PROVIDERS OF FOSTER CARE AND KINSHIP SUPERVISION; WHICH ENABLES US TO CARE FOR THE CHILDREN IN LICENSED HOMES UNTIL PERMANENCY CAN BE ACHIEVED. LASTLY WE PROVIDE VISIT COACHING IN WHICH A COUNSELOR COACHES PARENTS TO MAKE VISITATION A POSITIVE EXPERIENCE FOR THEIR CHILDREN BY IDENTIFYING AND MEETING THEIR NEEDS.
About
WE PROVIDE IN-HOME FAMILY WORK SERVICES TO FAMILIES INVOLVED WITH LEHIGH AND NORTHAMPTON COUNTY CHILDREN & YOUTH AGENCIES. A TEAM OF 2 (MASTER'S & BACHELOR'S) ARE ASSIGNED TO EACH FAMILY. WE WORK TO ADDRESS ISSUES SUCH AS LACK OF HOUSING, MENTAL HEALTH, ABUSE/NEGLECT, ADDICTION, ETC. TO PREVENT THE CHILDREN FROM BEING REMOVED FROM THE FAMILY HOME OR REUNIFY THEM IF THEY ARE IN PLACEMENT. WE PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE COUNSELING, EDUCATION AND LINK PEOPLE TO OTHER RESOURCES IN THEIR COMMUNITY.WE PROVIDE FOSTER CARE FOR LEHIGH & NORTHAMPTON COUNTY CHILDREN UNTIL PERMANENCY IS ACHIEVED. CHILDREN CAN RETURN TO PARENTS, EXTENDED FAMILY, ADOPTED OR PLACE THROUGH SUBSIDIZED LEGAL CUSTODY. LVFT ENGAGES THE PARENT IMMEDIATELY UPON THEIR CHILD'S PLACEMENT SO THAT THEY FEEL WELCOMED AND PART OF THE TEAM (THERE ARE RARE EXCEPTIONS FOR SAFETY REASONS). WE ALSO SUPPORT FOSTER PARENTS WITH EDUCATIONAL, COUNSELING OR BEHAVIORAL NEEDS OF THE CHILDREN.WE PROVIDE VISIT COACHING TO FAMILIES DEEMED APPROPRIATE FOR THE SERVICE IN LEHIGH & NORTHAMPTON COUNTIES. VISIT COACHING INCLUDES: HELPING PARENTS ARTICULATE THEIR CHILDREN'S NEEDS TO BE MET IN VISITS, PREPARING PARENTS FOR THE CHILDREN'S REACTIONS, HELPING PARENTS PLAN TO GIVE THEIR CHILDREN THEIR FULL ATTENTION AT EACH VISIT, APPRECIATING PARENTS' STRENGTHS IN RESPONDING TO THEIR CHILD AND COACHING THEM TO IMPROVE THEIR SKILLS, SUPPORTIVELY REMINDING PARENTS IMMEDIATELY BEFORE AND DURING THE VISIT OF HOW THEY PLANNED TO MEET THEIR CHILD'S NEED, AND HELPING PARENTS COPE WITH THEIR FEELINGS IN ORDER TO VISIT CONSISTENTLY AND KEEP NEGATIVE FEELINGS FROM INTERFERING WITH THE VISIT.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
According to the filing documents, the non-profit's mission is defined as “See schedule o”.
When referring to its tasks, they were referred to as: “Lvft provides in-home preservation and reunification services to families involved with lehigh and northampton children & youth offices. services are provided by master's and bachelor's level staff. we are providers of foster care and kinship supervision; which enables us to care for the children in licensed homes until permanency can be achieved. lastly we provide visit coaching in which a counselor coaches parents to make visitation a positive experience for their children by identifying and meeting their needs.”.
- The non-profit's state of operation has been legally reported as PA.
- According to the latest filing, the non-profit's address in 2020 is 928 UNION BLVD, ALLENTOWN, PA, 18109.
- The total number of employees reported by the non-profit on their form for 2020 is 19.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue less expenses is $8,165.
- The organization has 5 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2002.
- The organization pays $569,661 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $0 in fundraising expenses.
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