The Community Evening Resource Center (CERC) is a community-based program located in the Germantown section of Philadelphia. It will operate daily from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. Youth will be provided with structured activities that promote positive youth development. This includes engaging in community service, preparing for the workforce with job-readiness training, participating in group activities that offer young people a chance to explore alternatives to violence through learning about conflict resolution, life skills, and character building. The programs will emphasize violence prevention, mentoring, and service linkages.

The CERC will also support Philadelphia youth who have come to the attention of the Philadelphia Police in districts 14, 35^th and 39^th after a curfew violation. When youth arrive after curfew the CERC staff will talk to the youth and parents/guardian to safely transport the youth home and offer resources to the family to help the youth make better choices and abide by curfew hours. Far too often, young people find themselves victims of violence when out on the street late at night. The CERC is designed to be a place where young people can come to get off the streets and engage in activities that interest them.

The CERC will provide the youth and their families with resources that address trauma, violence, and receive mentorship and support in a safe environment.

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JJC’s Parent Empowerment Program is designed to empower parents of all ages to build their confidence and competency skills as parents. The mission of the program is to help parents recognize and respond lovingly and appropriately to their children’s developmental needs at various ages and stages of child development. Our classes are designed to strengthen the relationship between parents and their children and reduce the risk of child abuse and neglect.

If you or someone you know could benefit from attending an empowerment class to enhance one’s parenting classes,  JJC provides  12-week classes that are highly interactive, informative and supportive. Our classes are open to the community and through referrals from Family Court, DHS, Public Health Management Corporation, and Community Umbrella Agencies. There is no cost to attend! Only requirement is that you have children under the age of 18 in your care or in the care of someone else.

For parents of children under 18, a free dinner and free childcare are provided. We also give out raffles for prizes!

Enhance your parenting by learning:

-Effective discipline methods

-Guide for safe choices

-Avoiding power struggles

-Gaining trust of your children

-Self-Care

-And lots more!

Classes are free and open to the public to parents who have children under the age of 18!

Class Schedule: All parenting classes are virtual at this time.

If a class has already started, it is not too late to join! Our parent educator will continue to work with you until you acquire all 12 sessions!

Class Locations: 

Jardel Recreation Center

1400 Cottman Avenue, Philadelphia, PA. 19111

Monday:  6:00 pm to 8:00pm

On going classes are held at:

Juvenile Justice Center of Phila. (Admin Office)

100 West Coulter Street

Philadelphia, Pa 19144

Thursdays 10am to 12:00pm

Referrals:

If you or someone you know would like to enroll in JJC’s Parent Empowerment Program please contact:

Migdalia Hernandez, Parent Education Coordinator

 (215) 849-2112 ext. 5105

E-mail: MHernandez@juvenilejustice.org

Providing in-home family counseling sessions and site based programming for youth ages 10 to 17.

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The In-Home Detention program serves youth who have been arrested for an act of delinquency and are referred through Family Court of Philadelphia.

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