Mission Statement
It is the Mission of Elk County Children and Youth Services to provide for the protection of children. When possible, and without compromising safety, we will strive to support and strengthen families in a culturally sensitive manner. Agency staff, in partnership with families, will pursue and secure safe and permanent homes for maltreated children.
Elk County Children and Youth Services does not exclude, deny benefits to, or otherwise discriminate against any person on the ground of race, color, national origin, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or creed in admission to, participation in, or receipt of the services and benefits under any of its programs and activities, whether carried out by Elk County Children and Youth Services directly or through a contractor or any other entity with which Elk County Children and Youth Services arranges to carry out its programs and activities. If you have questions or need assistance, contact the Elk County Children and Youth Services Section 504/ADA Coordinator, Clarissa Herzing.
CYS Contact:
Nancy Baker, Director
Elk County Courthouse Annex
300 Center Street
P.O. Box 448
Ridgway, PA 15853
Phone: (814) 776-1553
Fax: (814) 772-5158
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Keystone Scholars
Elk County is pleased to have been selected by State Treasurer Joe Torsella as one of 6 counties to pilot the Keystone Scholars program.
Through this program, for each baby born to Elk County parents in 2018 and 2019, $100 will be deposited into a PA 529 Savings Account that can be used for post-secondary education.
To enroll a child online, you can visit www.pa529.com/keystone
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News from the CYS Office
Elk County is proud to acknowledge April as National Child Abuse Awareness Month, a time to recognize the impact of abuse on children and commit to building safer, healthier communities. It’s a call to action to educate, support, and stand together to protect our most vulnerable and ensure every child has a chance to grow up in a safe and loving environment.
At the April 4, 2017 Elk County Commissioners Meeting, the Board of Commissioners proclaimed April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Elk County Children and Youth Director Nancy Baker described the “Pinwheels For Prevention” program to raise awareness of child abuse prevention; and was presented with the proclamation from the Commissioners. Here is a link to the Pinwheels For Prevention news article.
Pictured here are Commissioner Dan Freeburg, CYS Director Nancy Baker, Commissioner Jan Kemmer, and Commissioner Matt Quesenberry.