Children's Home of York

06/16/2026

Big things are happening at CHOY. ☀️💙

From community impact stories to program updates and ways you can support children and families across York County, our newsletters are full of meaningful moments you won’t want to miss.

Sign up today to stay connected with the work happening at Children’s Home of York: https://childrenshomeofyork.org/newsletters/

06/10/2026

🌟 Strengthening Families, Building Brighter Futures!

We are excited to offer the Strengthening Families Program (SFP 10-14)

A free 7-week program designed to help families strengthen communication, build positive relationships, and develop skills for success.

Parents and youth ages 10-14 learn valuable tools together while enjoying family activities, games, and shared experiences that bring families closer.

✅ Free family dinner each week
✅ Free childcare for younger siblings
✅ Fun, interactive activities for the whole family
✅ No cost to participate

Register Today!

06/04/2026

Behind every counseling session, foster placement, and moment of healing for a child in crisis, is a community choosing to support children and families.

A huge thank you to Orrstown Bank and ACNB Bank for your generous EITC contributions!

Your support helps strengthen the programs and services that make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families in York County.

Thank you for helping us make a difference together!

06/04/2026

We were thrilled to host the York County Children and Youth Resource Fair, bringing together community partners to connect with valuable resources and opportunities.

A huge thank you to all of the organizations that participated and shared information, services, and support with our community. Your partnership helped make this event a success and demonstrated the power of collaboration in creating brighter futures for children and families.

We are grateful to everyone who attended, volunteered, and helped make this event possible. This is just the beginning, and we look forward to building even more connections in the future!

💙 Together, we are strengthening our community, one connection at a time.

06/02/2026

When Leslie and Sam learned their three young grandchildren needed a safe place to go, they didn't hesitate to step in.

Kinship care helps children stay connected to the people they already know and trust during difficult moments, providing them with stability and comfort when life suddenly changes.

But becoming a caregiver overnight can feel overwhelming without the right support.

Children’s Home of York walks alongside families every step of the way.

Our team helps kinship caregivers, like Leslie and Sam, navigate the process so they can focus on what matters most: helping children feel safe, loved, and stable.

Stories like theirs remind us that when families are supported, children have a stronger foundation to heal and move forward.

Read their full story: https://childrenshomeofyork.org/when-family-steps-in-why-kinship-care-changes-everything/

05/29/2026

School may be out for summer, but our BRIDGES program provides a consistent, supportive environment for the children we serve year-round.

With more time in their day, having creative outlets becomes even more important. Activities like arts and crafts give our kids a way to stay engaged, express themselves, and just enjoy being kids.

We’ve put together an Amazon Wishlist of supplies to help support the program.

If you’re able to contribute, you can find the list here:
https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/3QUR2QJIW73S3

We’re so grateful for anything you can give to help create meaningful moments for the children we serve!

05/26/2026

Last year, our clients created garden beds, and they enjoyed it so much that they’re asking to do it again this year!

We’re hoping to expand the space so they can plant even more and continue building on what they started.

We’re currently looking to partner with local businesses and organizations as we expand our garden spaces with additional plants, seeds, raised garden beds, and watering cans, giving our kids more opportunities to continue learning and growing.

If you’re interested in getting involved, we’d love to connect: [email protected].

05/21/2026

Yesterday’s visit from Pennsylvania First Lady Lori Shapiro, Office of the First Lady of Pennsylvania, and York City Mayor ,Sandie Walker, highlighted the growing need for mental health support for children and teens, and meaningful access to care across our community.

During the visit, we had the opportunity to share how we are expanding access to trauma-informed behavioral health services through programs like Spark, our outpatient mental health clinic.

In our newest blog, we reflect on the visit and discuss the importance of early intervention, accessible care, and the increasing demand for youth mental health support across Pennsylvania and here in York County.

Read the full story here:

Children and families across Pennsylvania are facing growing mental and behavioral health challenges, something Children’s Home of York is responding to eve ...

05/21/2026

Providing stability for the children and families we serve includes every part of their environment, even what happens behind the scenes.

With support from the Powder Mill Foundation, we were able to purchase a maintenance vehicle that will serve all of our properties and locations.

This allows our team to respond more quickly, maintain safe and welcoming spaces, and keep programs running smoothly.

Thank you so much to the Powder Mill Foundation for your support!