About Us

Pocono Services for Families and Children provides supportive services for young children and their families in Monroe County, to promote success in school and life.   Pocono Services for Families and Children (PSFC), a non- profit agency, has been providing comprehensive supportive services for “at risk” young children and their families for more than 35 years. PSFC has grown from humble beginnings as a six week pilot educational program for 12 children on the campus of East Stroudsburg University to serving 203 children and families in comprehensive programs in three centers in Monroe County.  To better meet the varied and unique challenges of needy and disabled children in our community, PSFC continues to expand services and implement new programs to support this fragile population of our county.  Research proves a $17.00 return on each $1.00 invested in early childhood education. 

PSFC’s major programs and services include the following:

1. Head Start of Monroe County provides early learning, health, family services and disabilities services to low-income families with children ages 3-5 years in Monroe County.  Call 570-421-2676.
2. PA Pre K Counts provides high quality pre-kindergarten education for 3 and 4 year olds in Monroe County who are “at risk” for school failure. Call 421-2711.
3. Full Day Child Care classrooms to support working parents and those receiving subsidy.  Call 570-421-2676.
4. Parenting Education Program provided to assist and support parents who are struggling challenges in parenting their children.  Call 570-421-2711.
5. Youth Mentoring Initiative provides area youth with training and opportunities to mentor children enrolled in PSFC programs.  Call 570-421-2711, ext. 238.
6. CDA (Child Development Associate Credential) Training Courses held at our East Stroudsburg center for those interested in achieving their early childhood credential.