Celebrating 99 years of service to children and their families

In 1913, Children’s Aid Society (CAS) started as an outreach of the Southern Pennsylvania District Church of the Brethren that promoted  rescuing neglected, dependent and orphaned  children.  Soon thereafter,  CAS began offering foster care services and opened a children's home in Carlisle, PA.  As times changes Children’s Aid Society adapted it focus on meeting the needs of children.  CAS has been able to operate three centers that address children and child-parent relationships.

Children’s Aid Society services provided from July1, 2010-June 30, 2011

Frances Leiter Center

Number of intake sessions                                                                                 66

Number of billable hours/therapy sessions                                            1,252

Percentage of clients meeting Federal poverty criterion                          39%

 

The Nicarry Center

Number of intake sessions                                                                                 18

Number of billable hours/therapy sessions                                                 922

Percentage of clients meeting Federal poverty criterion                          77%

 

The Lehman Center

Art Therapy:

Number of intake sessions                                                                                 40

Number of billable hours/therapy sessions                                                 1,496

Number of therapeutic art group sessions                                                   36

Percentage of clients meeting Federal poverty criterion                          72%

Family Advocacy

Number of billable hours of service                                                                   971

Number of client (home) visits                                                                           620

Percentage of clients meeting Federal poverty criterion                              95%

Parent Support Groups      (3 different groups)

Number of individual group meetings                                                               151

Number of billable hours of service                                                                  1,098

Number of attendees                                                                                               428

Percentage of clients meeting Federal poverty criterion                               98%