Community Service Systems

Erie Homes For Children & Adults, located in Erie, Pa., is a private, nonprofit multifaceted organization offering residential and community services to children and adults with developmental disabilities. The agency has more than 14 group homes providing specialized residential care for children and adults. The institution also offers community support services for families who want to keep their children at home. The institution provides specialized services, such as medical and nursing care, physical and occupational therapy, nutrition, aquatics, and speech and behavioral therapy. It also provides another program to prevent system and family abuse and neglect of infants born medically fragile or with developmental disabilities. The program involves educating mothers at-risk for having babies with developmental disabilities and provides support through education, advocacy and resources.

Mercy Center for Women provides long term (up to 1 year) transitional housing and support services to homeless women with or without children.