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PSFC In Action

 
Community Programs
  • Head Start

    This program provides a high quality, nationally-accredited early education opportunity and comprehensive services to income-eligible children and their families in 13 classrooms throughout Monroe County.
  • Pre-K Counts

    This program offers high quality pre-kindergarten opportunities for children ages 3 to 5 who reside in the East Stroudsburg School District and also meet family income guidelines.
  • Parenting Education

    Courses are offered by trained staff of PSFC and provide guidance, support and expertise to parents in Monroe County. Classes are based on the Exploring Parenting model.
  • Youth Mentoring Initiative

    This initiative provides the opportunity for high school and college students to spend time in the classroom, as they mentor young learners or explore the field of early education as a career path.
  • Volunteer Opportunities

    There are many ways to get involved, from reading to children and assisting with meal time to helping with the garden or landscaping tasks. Volunteers from throughout the community are welcome to participate in PSFC’s programming.
  • Keystones to Learning

    This new Pre-K program for the summer of 2013 will help ensure children's success in kindergarten. Two four-week sessions begin in July and August.
Upcoming Events
Flood Recovery Fund established
Sunday, March 31, 2013 - Sunday, June 30, 2013
We are collecting donations to cover the cost of replacing materials/supplies that were damaged from the flooding at our East Stroudsburg center in March. To contribute, go to the Donate section of our website. Thank you.

PSFC Golf Tournament
Friday, May 31, 2013
Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort
Our golf outing is on a Friday this year -- a great way to start the weekend. Cost per golfer is just $90, which includes tournament play, plus the putting green and range balls. A barbecue lunch and a lite fare reception are also part of the entry fee. Golfers who register by May 10 have a chance to win a stay & play at Shawnee! The tournament begins with registration and a putting contest at 11 a.m. and the shotgun start is at 1:15 p.m. Format is 4-person scramble. Many sponsorship opportunities are available, from a $100 hole or ball drop sponsor to a $1,000 coach sponsor. Go to our events page to print a registration/sponsorship form. Lots of great prizes, too, and a chance for all players to win a $10,000 hole-in-one, courtesy of EF Possinger & Sons, Inc. This tournament benefits programs that support children and families. It also features a fun ball drop with prizes. The grand prize is $1,000 and the next big prize is a family stay at Great Wolf Lodge. Ball drop tickets are just $10 and can be purchased by anyone; stop by our East Stroudsburg office or call Chris at 421-2711, x238.

Bowlopolis Kid's Day
Saturday, June 08, 2013
Pocono Raceway, Long Pond
PSFC will have a table at this free, fun event for children and their families. The festivities include entertainment, games and refreshments, as well as community organizations. Activities wil take place in the Chalet Village behind the grandstands.

Testimonials
"The program has really impacted both my children … preparing my daughter for Kindergarten and my younger son who has already learned so much in a short amount of time. I’m looking forward to all he will learn this year...."
- Lori Ford, Parent
"Head Start gave my daughter an opportunity to get an education that prepares her to begin kindergarten...."
- Jennifer Wertz, Parent
"The teachers have made my daughter a lifelong learner and pushed her so far ahead of what I could have dreamed. Not only does PSFC teach the child, they help the whole child … health, nutrition and all...."
- Karen Cruz, Parent & PSFC Board Member
"A lot of the staff interact and make themselves well known, and that makes me feel safe as well as my daughter...."
- Savannah Lugo, Parent






Pocono Services for Families and Children provides comprehensive, supportive services for young children and their families in Monroe County to promote success in school and life. A nonprofit agency, PSFC has been serving our community's most vulnerable young children and their families since 1965 and today serves over 200 children and families in six sites/13 classrooms in strategic locations around Monroe County. To better meet the varied and unique needs of our community, PSFC continues to expand services and implement new programs. Research proves a return of $7.00 on each $1.00 invested in early childhood education. PSFC is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children and its programs have earned a Keystone Stars 4-Star Merit Award, the highest state designation available.