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Welcome to the Children & Youth Office

The Monroe County Office of Children and Youth, under Pennsylvania law, is mandated to investigate all reports of suspected abuse, neglect, or dependency of children from birth to age 18 within the County. Program staff works closely with private social service agencies, school districts, the Drug & Alcohol Program, and the Carbon-Monroe-Pike Mental Health and Developmental Services, and law enforcement agencies.

Additionally, our staff work with families directly and coordinate services with community resources to improve family conditions. In-home services, placement services, and adoption services are integral to our child protective service function.

   

Contact Information

Adelaide Grace
Director
Contact Director

Monroe County
Children & Youth
730 Phillips St
Stroudsburg, PA 18360

Phone: (570) 597-3736
Fax: (570) 260-8753 

Hours: 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Monday-Friday

Closed all major holidays



Children bouncing a yellow, green. red, blue flag.Kids at Play 24 Hour Emergency on-call

(570) 597-3736

CHILDLINE: 1-800-932-0313
( State Child Abuse Hotline)


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Our Services

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Adoption
Monroe County Children & Youth Services provides adoption services for children in agency foster care who cannot return home.
Adoption
Parents and child with advisor and computer for Advisor Program.
Advisor Program
 The Monroe County Children and Youth Services Advisor program is a supportive service that is designed to assist children.
Advisor Program
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Foster Care
Foster family care is a social service that provides substitute or interim family living for children.
Foster Care
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Who Do We Serve
Individuals who suspect that a child/children abuse should call Children & Youth Services or the toll-free CHILDLINE at (800) 932-0313 number as soon as possible.
Who Do We Serve

Highlights

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Childrens' Roundtable
The Children’s Roundtable of Monroe County PA ultimate goal is “Families 4 Children” to ensure that every child grows up in a safe, nurturing, and permanent family.
Children's Roundtable