Youth Community Based
Rooted in local communities,
Focused on lasting Impact
Abraxas has been supporting youth and families in their communities for over 35 years through programs designed for those involved in the child welfare or juvenile justice system. Serving multiple counties in Pennsylvania, these programs offer individualized interventions aimed at personal growth, strengthening families and creating community connections.
Specialized Support Services
Building Sustainable Paths for Growth, Stability, and Lasting Change
Aggression Replacement Training (ART®) Groups
A 10-week intervention helping youth improve emotional regulation and social interactions through skill streaming, moral reasoning, and anger control training.
Community PATH (Partnering with Abraxas in The Home) Program
An intensive in-home support and intervention to keep youth in their communities who are involved with either juvenile Probation or Children & Youth. PATH focuses on life skills, family strengthening, community connections and prosocial opportunities, all guided by a dedicated case manager. GPS monitoring included as needed.
Family Structure Restoration Program
Tailored to meet the needs of the family, Family Structure Restoration is a multi-dimensional approach that teaches, models, empowers and educates families in developing a positive, sustainable plan for their future. The program is comprised of three components based on the needs of the family and includes Balanced Parenting, Brokering Community Resources and one on one work with the at-risk adolescent in the home to include truancy prevention when needed. Utilized in varying capacities, Family Structure Restoration is used to: prevent further placement; for a diversion with the county closing the case upon successfully opening the case with Abraxas; or as a reunification program when children are removed from the home. For the
reunification process, Visit Coaching can be used to assist in facilitating visits.
PATH (Preparation for Adolescent Transition to Home) Reentry Program
Supports youth involved with either Juvenile Probation or Children & Youth transitioning from residential placement back to their communities. Beginning in residential placement and continuing through community reintegration, the program serves to reduce recidivism risks and help the family and youth sustain long-term success. GPS monitoring included as needed.
Truancy Intervention Program
Truancy Intervention Program provides in-home, community-based support to youth and families struggling with chronic absenteeism and instability. Case Managers help families address the root causes of school avoidance, build consistent routines, strengthen parenting, and access vital supports like behavioral health and after-school programs. Staff provide real-time crisis
intervention and strive to help families develop lasting habits that promote school success and long- term stability.
WorkBridge
For youth who owe court ordered restitution, WorkBridge offers an Employment Initiative Program to assist youth in gaining employment and collecting restitution payments. For youth who owe court ordered community service, WorkBridge partners with local businesses and organizations through which youth are assigned to perform their court ordered hours.