Institute for Human Resources & Services, Inc.

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Institute for Human Resources & Services, Inc. The IHRS is a non-profit organization that has been in operation since 1975. As such, the Institute is licensed to pursue an adoption to finalization.

The Institute for Human Resources and Services, Inc., has existed since 1975, serving people with intellectual disabilities.The Institute serves approximately 78 clients and operates 23 Community Living Arrangements (“CLA”) and one Community Residential Rehabilitation home (“CRR”) in Luzerne County.Our program specialists and administrative staff possess years of experience in meeting the needs of our clients in comfortable residential-type settings. It is our ultimate goal to continue to meet the needs of those individuals entrusted to our care.Each CLA and CRR has a full complement of staff specifically tailored to meet the individual needs of each client.In 1995, the Institute received an adoption license and has since affiliated itself with the StateWide Adoption Network (“SWAN”) program. The Institute also assists individuals in becoming certified foster parents through our foster care program. The Institute also offers emergency placement and emergency respite services and operates a licensed foster care/adoptions and family services agency that services Luzerne, Lackawanna, and Monroe counties. The Institute has a proven record of providing quality care to individuals with intellectual disabilities. We are hopeful that we may continue to provide these services to the community for years to come.

⭐️What makes the IHRS a Best Place to Work in NEPA since 2018?⭐️Our staff, our clients, our children and families. We wo...
11/03/2026

⭐️What makes the IHRS a Best Place to Work in NEPA since 2018?⭐️

Our staff, our clients, our children and families. We wouldn’t be who we are without them. And we wouldn’t be able to do beautiful things for beautiful people!

🗳️Vote for us here: https://www.timesleader.com/bestplacestowork #//

November is National Adoption Awareness Month! “When there is patience, love, and commitment, the window of opportunity ...
11/01/2026

November is National Adoption Awareness Month!
“When there is patience, love, and commitment, the window of opportunity for raising a healthy, happy, and well-adjusted child never closes.” - Robert Kotsull, IHRS founder

Contact the IHRS to begin the adoption process today!

👻🎃Witching you a fang-tastic Halloween!!! 🧙‍♀️🧛‍♂️The IHRS recently celebrated its annual Halloween party for our client...
10/31/2026

👻🎃Witching you a fang-tastic Halloween!!! 🧙‍♀️🧛‍♂️
The IHRS recently celebrated its annual Halloween party for our clients and did we have a thriller of a good time!
We danced! We ate! And we showed off our spooktacular costumes!

We hope you have a safe, fun Halloween!

Happy Direct Support Professional Recognition Week!We’ve been cookin’ up some gratitude for our DSPs, and look forward t...
09/14/2026

Happy Direct Support Professional Recognition Week!

We’ve been cookin’ up some gratitude for our DSPs, and look forward to thanking each and every one of them for their hard work and dedication this week.

It’s Direct Support Professional Recognition Week!Thank you to all our DSPs who work each day to provide services to pro...
09/13/2026

It’s Direct Support Professional Recognition Week!

Thank you to all our DSPs who work each day to provide services to promote the daily lives, needs and successes of our clients.

We appreciate all you do, each and every day!

Governor Josh Shapiro also issued a proclamation about DSP Recognition Week, stating, “…. direct support professionals have worked tirelessly to support
individuals with disabilities and their dedication will continue to make the Commonwealth an inclusive and safe place for all.”

05/05/2026

All children and youth deserve to feel safe, supported, and surrounded by people who believe in them. During National Foster Care Month, we honor the strength of the children and teens in foster care, the families who open their homes and hearts, and the professionals and community members who stand beside them every day. This month, we invite all Pennsylvanians to help ensure that every young person in our Commonwealth can build lifelong connections, experience unconditional support, and know they have a safe, nurturing place to call home.

There are so many meaningful ways to make a difference, becoming a foster parent, mentoring a young person, offering support to foster families, or simply spreading awareness. Every act of care helps create the stability and love that children and teens need to thrive.

Learn more at adoptpakids.org.

May is Foster Care Awareness Month!
05/01/2026

May is Foster Care Awareness Month!

Check out some pictures from our Spring Fling bowling party at Chacko's Family Bowling Center! 🎳We spared no time gettin...
04/03/2026

Check out some pictures from our Spring Fling bowling party at Chacko's Family Bowling Center! 🎳
We spared no time getting down to business, and putting our bowling shoes to good use! We are looking forward to striking up more fun times as the weather warms up!
Thanks to everyone who made this fun event happen!
🌷☀️😎

Office of the Governor of Pennsylvania Josh Shapiro issued a proclamation, recognizing April as Autism Acceptance Month!...
04/02/2026

Office of the Governor of Pennsylvania Josh Shapiro issued a proclamation, recognizing April as Autism Acceptance Month!

In the proclamation, Gov. Shapiro said, “…Autism affects 1 in 31 children, including 400,000 individuals in Pennsylvania with an estimated 73,000 children and adults receiving autism services in Pennsylvania…”

“The aim for Autism Acceptance Month is to recognize the diverse nature and abilities of people with autism and to encourage support through family, friends, professionals, and community…”

April is Autism Acceptance Month!
04/01/2026

April is Autism Acceptance Month!

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Kingston, PA

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4pm

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+15702889386

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