Project STAR at The Children's Institute
Alternate Name / AcronymProject STAR
Parent OrganizationThe Children's Institute of Pittsburgh
Options: Vision, Mission and/or Purpose of OrganizationThe Children's Institute of Pittsburgh is dedicated to improving the quality of life for children, young people and their families by providing a specialized continuum of services that enables them to reach their potential.
History of Organization:Since 1985, Project STAR has been one of the three components of The Children's Institute of Pittsburgh. We offer a range of permanency planning services for children with special needs and their families.
Options: Accreditations and LicensesProject STAR at The Children’s Institute of Pittsburgh is licensed by
the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare as an
adoption, foster care and private children and youth
social service agency.
Project STAR is an affiliate member of the
Statewide Adoption and Permanency Network (SWAN).
Project STAR maintains contracts with local, statewide
and out-of-state counties in the areas of placement
services and family preservation/reunification services.
Non-profit corporation
Funding SourcesVarious
Leadership
Key LeadersName* | Title/Description (Executive Director, Vice President, etc.) | Phone Number 1 | Phone Number 2 | Fax Number | Email Address |
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Dr. Patricia Saunders-Madison | Executive Director, Project STAR | 412-244-3055 | 412-242-7414 fax | pma@the-institute.org | |
Dr. Patricia Saunders-Madison | Director | 412-244-3055 | |||
Contact Information
Contact Person(s)Name* | Title/Description (Intake Specialist, Secretary, etc.) | Phone Number 1 | Phone Number 2 | Fax Number | Email Address |
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Tim Chevalier | Manager Beaver County Services | 724-775-0209 x 6031 | 724-775-1260 fax | tjc@the-institute.org | |
Tim Chevalier | Beaver County Program Manager | 724-494-0260 | tjc@the-institute.org | ||
Email* | Title / Description (Director, General, Intake, etc.) |
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tjc@the-institute.org Beaver County Office | |
Website* | Title / Description (National, Local office, etc.) |
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www.amazingkids.org | |
The Children's Institute-Beaver County Office
Address:1598 Virginia Ave
Monaca, PA 15061
Map It
Title/Description (Branch office, Satellite office, etc.) | Address Line 1 | Address Line 2 | Address Line 3 | City | State | Zip Code |
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The Children's Institute-Pittsburgh Office | 1405 Shady AvenuePittsburghPA15217 |
Statewide and national referrals
Services ProvidedService Description- Adult Literacy Action offers classes and individual tutoring for: basic skills in reading, writing, and math, English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), U.S. citizenship/naturalization preparation, workforce education, GED, family literacy, tutor training certification program, institutional adult basic education and GED, and assessment of basic skills.
8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday
Fees/Cost for ServicesThere is no cost for Project STAR services
Eligibility RequirementsVoluntary or Court-ordered
Required DocumentationVaries according to service
How to Access Services or Schedule AppointmentsPittsburgh-Janet Ocheltree 412-244-3066
Beaver County-Tim Chevalier 724-775-0290 x 6031
Yes
Languages Spoken or AvailableSpanish
Speaker AvailableYes
Volunteer UseYes
Volunteer NeedYes
Volunteer DescriptionPersons interested in volunteering with Project STAR can contact Monica Smith, The Children's Institute's coordinator for Community Resources and Training at 412.420.2228.