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Mission of Children & Youth Services
It is the mission of Cambria Children and Youth Services to utilize existing resources in an effective and efficient manner in the identification, investigation and prevention of abuse and neglect of children in Cambria County. The agency holds that the prevention of child abuse and neglect is a community responsibility and is committed to provide services that are community based and child and family focused.
Responsibilities of Children & Youth Services
The agency is committed to developing programs and budgets that comply with the State of Pennsylvania, Department of Public Welfare; Office of Children, Youth and Families' stated goals for all Children & Youth Agencies:
1. Prevent child abuse, neglect and exploitation.
2. Ensure all abused, neglected or otherwise dependent children are protected from further abuse and neglect in their own or some other permanent home.
3. Provide for the well being of children during substitute care.
Cambria County Children & Youth Services is responsible for the investigation and intervention of alleged child abuse and/or neglect within the County. The Agency services are to reasonably assure the safety and well being of the children in which it has contact with. The Agency's responsibilities are designated by the PA Department of Public Welfare-Office of Children, Youth and Families.