Philadelphia Department of Human Services

Meet the team at the Achieving Reunification Center (ARC)!

When parents enter the child welfare system, they are often navigating one of the most difficult periods of their lives. That's where ARC comes in.

Through coaching, individualized support, and long-term planning, ARC helps parents and caregivers overcome barriers, build confidence, and work toward lasting family stability. From the front desk to reunification coaches and support staff, every member of the ARC team plays an important role in helping families achieve their goals.

Throughout Reunification Month, we'll be introducing some of the dedicated professionals who help make this work possible and support families on their reunification journey every day.

Learn more about ARC at:
📞 267-514-3500
🌐 arcenter.org

🎓 Congratulations to the Class of 2026!

At the end of May, Girls and Boys TRACK and the Philadelphia Youth Leadership Council (PYLC) came together to celebrate their graduating seniors and recognize the exciting next steps in their academic journeys.

Throughout the event, seniors shared their plans for the future, including attending colleges and universities, entering workforce and training opportunities, or taking gap years before continuing their education. The celebration highlighted the hard work, perseverance, and leadership these young adults have demonstrated throughout their high school careers.

We are incredibly proud of all of our graduates and look forward to seeing the impact they will make in their communities and beyond. Congratulations, Class of 2026. Your next chapter is just beginning!

Do you believe summer smiles start with full plates?
We need YOU to open your doors as a Summer Meal Site and help serve nutritious meals to Philadelphia youth this summer!

✅Summer camps
✅Playstreets
✅Faith-based organizations
✅ Community-driven leaders

No cost to participate. Meals are provided!
Apply today: phila.gov/summermeals

June is Reunification Month, a time to recognize the importance of keeping families connected and supporting parents and caregivers on their reunification journey.

The Achieving Reunification Center (ARC) is a one-stop support center that helps families with children in out-of-home placement overcome barriers to reunification by providing services that promote child safety, family stability, and long-term self-sufficiency.

Through workshops, support groups, coaching, and one-on-one services, ARC helps parents build the skills and resources needed to achieve their goals and strengthen their families.
Services include:

✔️ Parenting education, skills, and supports
✔️ Financial education supports
✔️ Extended support services
✔️ Housing supports
✔️ Reunification coaching

To learn more or get connected with ARC:
📞 267-514-3500
🌐 arcenter.org

June is Reunification Month! 💙

Reunification is the process of helping youth reunite with their families and strengthening the support systems that help families remain connected and thrive together.

We believe strong families are the foundation of strong communities. Reunification work is rooted in support, healing, and stability, ensuring children and families have access to the resources and care they need along the way.

We want to recognize and thank the providers, case managers, social workers, family support staff, and community partners who work every day to help strengthen families across Philadelphia and help support reunification efforts.

We’re hiring Juvenile Detention Counselor Trainees!

If you’re passionate about supporting youth and looking to start a meaningful career with the City of Philadelphia, join us this Friday at the Philadelphia Juvenile Justice Services Center for an in-person hiring event. The PJJSC hiring bus will be on-site to assist interested applicants with the process.

Please bring:
✅ Valid ID
✅ Resume (encouraged, not required)
✅ College transcript (official or unofficial)

🗓 Friday, May 15
⏰ 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
📍 91 N. 48th St.

We’re hiring Juvenile Detention Counselor Trainees!

Join us for a hiring event THIS SATURDAY at the Philadelphia Juvenile Justice Services Center to apply and interview on-site.

Please bring:
✅ Valid ID
✅ Resume (encouraged, not required)
✅ College transcript (official or unofficial)

If you’re passionate about working with youth and want to start a career with the City, this is for you.

🗓 Saturday, May 9
⏰ 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
📍 91 N. 48th St.

Registration is encouraged, but not required.
🔗 https://ow.ly/EKXh50YVbB3