Wesley Family Services

Check it out -- Beth Machine, our Manager of Board Communication & Engagement, was featured in a video by Pittsburgh North Regional Chamber as Member of the Month. Thank you PNRC for highlighting our wonderful staff member and our programs!

DID YOU KNOW? In Allegheny County, around 1,500 children are in foster care, and 59% of these children are in kinship care (the care of a relative). The foster kids in our community need YOUR help! If you are considering becoming a foster care or kinship care parent, Wesley Family Services offers programs to support this journey. Learn more about foster and kinship care at https://lnkd.in/esGifn5e. #FosterFriday #FosterCare #FosterFacts

February 2025's Classroom Grandparent of the Month is Grandma Janice Taylor of Allegheny County! Around 16 years ago, Grandma Janice's daughter suggested that she contact the Foster Grandparent Program. Today, Grandma Janice loves that the program keeps her active. "It’s important to be involved and help children," she says. "It’s so rewarding to see how proud the children are when they accomplish something." Grandma Janice tries to pass on the lessons she learned as a child to the children she works with at her Station, Pittsburgh Arlington PreK-8. Outside of her volunteer service, Grandma Janice loves to read, especially sci-fi and murder mysteries. In addition, she enjoys artwork, painting, cooking and sewing. If you or someone you know is age 55+ and loves to volunteer with children, get involved in our Classroom Grandparent Program by visiting https://lnkd.in/g3ZHuQVJ.

Registration is now open for our 2025 Wesley Family Services Gala on May 2nd! This year’s honoree is Mark Twerdok, Office Managing Partner at KPMG. His association with Wesley began 25 years ago by serving and chairing the Golf Committee and then joining the Board of Directors, currently serving as Treasurer. Stay tuned for more exciting details about this year's gala by following our socials. And get tickets at https://lnkd.in/ePpbTzje. ??

Wondering what makes it all worth it to go through the process of fostering or adopting? Listen to Kenneth's story about some of the most rewarding moments he experienced as a foster parent. Learn more about how Wesley supports children and families within foster and kinship care at https://lnkd.in/esGifn5e. #FosterFriday #FosterCare

Mark your calendar and join us in saying "No More" to domestic violence at our 5k walk event! NO MORE is a nonprofit organization dedicated to ending domestic and sexual violence by increasing awareness, inspiring action, and fueling culture change. Our 5k walk will take place on March 8 at the Charles D. Lickert Memorial Fitness Trail at 12pm. We will also give out light refreshments. Register to walk with us at https://lnkd.in/ewQkV5BT. Can't make it to our event? Walk a 5k on your own time and send us a selfie! ??

We're hiring! Wesley Family Services has openings for Direct Support Professionals at multiple locations. This role specializes in assisting our Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities clients with everyday activities and community building. If you are passionate about supporting people who have mental and/or physical disabilities, this is the job for you! View more info and apply at https://wfspa.org/careers/. #Hiring #TransformationalCare

Congratulations to the Classroom/Foster Grandparent Program for being named a Program of Merit! ?? The Classroom/Foster Grandparent Program of Southwestern Pennsylvania has met the criteria to maintain its designation as an intergenerational Program of Distinction by Generations United, a proven, effective advocate for children, youth and older adults in communities and in Washington, DC. Founded in 1986, Generations United's work inspires, empowers, advocates and engages. Generations United’s Program of Distinction designation serves as the U.S. benchmark for intergenerational programs and is based on the criteria that underpin the effectiveness of high-quality intergenerational programs. The Foster Grandparent Program first earned this designation in 2022 and is in an elite class as a program recognized with a designation of this stature. Thank you to all staff, volunteers, and volunteer stations -- this distinction is well-deserved because of your hard work and dedication!

DID YOU KNOW? On average, over 60 children enter or re-enter the out-of-home care system every month in Allegheny County. That's why we need YOUR help! If you are considering becoming a foster care or kinship care parent, Wesley Family Services offers programs to support this journey. Learn more about foster and kinship care at: https://lnkd.in/esGifn5e #FosterFriday #FosterCare

We're hiring! Wesley Family Services has an opening for a Reading Specialist at our Upper St. Clair K-8 school. The Reading Specialist is responsible for organizing and implementing the school’s tiered reading interventions for children with special learning needs. They will also work with teachers in a collaborative manner to ensure continuity of learning in literacy. If you have a master's degree in education and a few years of teaching experience, this will be the job for you! Apply at https://wfspa.org/careers/.