Philadelphia DHS

Philly youth ages 10–19 can join Intensive Prevention Services (IPS) for #FREE! IPS helps: ✅build confidence ✅strengthen life skills ✅support academics All through fun activities and community engagement. Learn more: phila.gov/ips

Highlighting our social workers in the Bridge Unit who came together for their annual Community Day! The team assembled and distributed care packages including hygiene products and clothing for older youth in care. Good Luck to the Bridge Unit team as they continue the program!

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month and our office participated in #WearOrangeDay to spread awareness. Everyone deserves to feel safe and supported in their relationships! Help is available at the DV Hotline:1-866-723-3014 or learn more loveisrespect.org.

📢 Philly parents of 3- & 4-year-olds: Free Philly PreK enrollment is OPEN! FREE full-day PreK + an easy application = a strong start for your child. Apply today 🔽 FreePhillyPreK.org

During #NationalAdoptionMonth in November, Catholic Community Services, debuted the documentary "A Place to Belong". The film provides a glimpse of the transformative experience CCS offers through its foster care and adoption services. ❤️ catholicphilly.com/2026/01/news/l…

We proud to be an inaugural recipient of the Mayor’s Alliance Action Fund to End Childhood Hunger, receiving $25,000 to support efforts to fight childhood hunger. Together with @NoKidHungry and support from @DollarTree, we’re expanding access to summer meals for Philly’s youth.

Calling youth-serving orgs offering high-quality, after school and youth development programming in Philly! Learn more about the RFP for school-based programming as part of the Out of School Time system: philaocfost.phmc.org/funding-opport… #PhillyOST @PhiladelphiaDHS @PHLfamilies

Every child deserves to be loved, and to grow up in a safe and healthy environment. No matter your background or relationship status, you can provide stability and care as a resource parent. Start your journey today at phila.gov/fosteringphilly.

Kindergarten registration for the 2026–27 school year is now open! Don't wait—secure your child's spot today. Start at ➜ philasd.org/thriveatfive #PHLed

To find a #Free food and meal site in Philadelphia visit phila.gov/food

Hey #Philly Families! Check out this article for updates on SNAP requirements⬇️: fox29.com/news/snap-bene…

Is your child 3 or 4 and ready to discover, create, and learn? 🎨📚 FREE Philly PreK enrollment for the 2026-27 school year opens on Tuesday, Jan. 20th! 🔗 FreePhillyPreK.org | 📞 844-745-7735

Happy Holidays from PYLC and Girls & Boys TRACK! Youth joined the Community Engagement Unit for the Annual Holiday Gift Drive, wrapping and delivering donated toys and warm accessories to Systemic Reformative Change.

Looking for a safe place for your teens at night? Philly’s Community Evening Resource Centers are open seven days a week from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. for youth ages 10 to 17. Free food, activities, and support. phila.gov/cerc

Philly youth ages 10–19 can join Intensive Prevention Services (IPS) for free! IPS helps: ✅build confidence ✅strengthen life skills ✅support academics All through fun activities and community engagement. Learn more: phila.gov/ips

Thank you @CCS_CUA4 for hosting FEI Day. Staff connected, collaborated, and worked through real world scenarios focused on keeping families together and supporting youth. FEI helps children stay connected to their families, support systems, and communities.

Find a FREE food and meal site near you at phila.gov/food ✅No ID required ✅No proof of income required

FREE groceries and meals are available at food sites across the city. No ID or paperwork required, just show up! Find a site near you: phila.gov/food.

One Philly means a United City for every citizen, every day. Together, we will ensure no neighbor is left behind while we continue advocating for the restoration of full SNAP benefits.

Free, high-quality pre-K is changing lives across Philly, one child at a time. 🌟 We’re looking for current and former PHLpreK families to share their stories. 🎁 Fun swag included! Sign up today: bit.ly/PHLPrekStory #PHLpreK #PHLpreKStories