Luzerne County's Children, Youth and Families Director introduces initiatives to aid families, including a family pantry, hiring a school-based supervisor, and emphasizing family support to decrease foster care numbers.
Luzerne County's Children, Youth and Families Director, Katrina Gownley, revealed new efforts to aid children and families. The agency partners with the Commission on Economic Opportunity for a family pantry, hires a school-based supervisor for caseworkers, and emphasizes initial family support to decrease foster care numbers. The name change to "Children, Youth and Families" emphasizes the focus on family engagement.
July 28, 2024
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