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About Us

Meeting the Needs of Children, Youth, Adults, and Families

CHOR Youth & Family Services is a leading non-profit social service agency offering mental and behavioral health and education services to care for at-risk children, youth, and their families from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh with offices in Berks County, Bucks County, and the Greater Lehigh Valley.

Our goal is to provide a continuum of care, starting with the least restrictive services—including community-based programs, foster care and adoption, and specialized educational programs for children with emotional and behavioral issues—up through our specialized, trauma-informed, treatment-oriented residential environments for adolescents.

OUR MISSION

“Caring for the needs of Children and Families in crisis and preparing them for success in life, thereby strengthening the Quality of Life in the Communities we serve.”

Our History

1888 Home for Friendless Children, Reading, PA

Home for Friendless Children

1884 The City of Reading opened a day nursery for women on Franklin Street. Once the first motherless child was placed under their care, the home soon began serving the dual purpose of a day nursery and a foster home.

1888 The facility was outgrown and re-opened as the “Home for Friendless Children”.

In the following years, the home’s purpose expanded to provide temporary shelter and instruction to orphaned and destitute children, support for children whose parents were unable to care for them, and services that addressed the evolving needs of the community.

The Children's Home of Reading

1947 With the intent of better describing the services provided and the children served, our name was changed to The Children’s Home of Reading.

The focus shifted toward helping children and their families heal through treatment, education, and counseling.
 
In line with The Children’s Home of Reading’s beliefs, the organization consistently prioritized the welfare and happiness of children, and when necessary, found permanent homes for them with caring and responsible families.

CHOR Youth & Family Services

2022 Through the powerful alliance of CHOR Youth & Family Services (Community-Based & PRTF Services), Edison Court (Community-Based & Specialized Residential Services), and Affinity (Specialized Foster Care & Community-Based Services), we proudly offer an unparalleled spectrum of care.

Together, our programs provide comprehensive, multi-level support that promotes lasting well-being for the children, youth, and families we serve. This partnership empowers us to deliver impactful services that genuinely make a difference, ensuring every individual receives the compassionate, personalized support they deserve.
CHORYFS 2022 PQI ANNUAL REPORT

Make a Difference

When you support The Children’s Home of Reading and the programs and services of CHOR Youth & Family Services, you send a powerful message to over 4,000 children and their families every year—that someone believes in them and is committed to helping them access the care they need during challenging times.

BE AN AMBASSADOR

Tell your friends, family, and coworkers about us! Help spread our message by sharing our stories and updates on social media.

VOLUNTEER

Volunteers are essential to our organization! Reach out to us to explore the many available volunteer opportunities.

DONATE

Your generosity helps us sustain critical programs and services for individuals in crisis.

IN-KIND GIFTS AND WISH LIST

We continually need new items to support our programs and the families we serve.

FUNDRAISING

Support one of our fundraising events or create one of your own to help make a difference.

PLANNED GIVING

We can help you explore giving options that align with your financial and philanthropic goals. For more information, contact Jill at 610-478-8266, ext. 1249, to discuss your lasting legacy.
The Children's Home of Reading Youth & Family Services

Together, we can continue to make a difference and provide help, hope, and opportunities for those in need of our care.

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