The Program for Women and Families operates a group counseling program, alternative education program, and parenting classes, through grants and contractual arrangements. The intent is to work with these youth when they are first referred to probation in order to help them deal more effectively with their problems and reduce recidivism. As a result of this collaboration, grant funding has been secured for youth in need of residential placement in psychiatric programs. The youth involved in this program receive a combination of Intensive Probation and Wrap Around Services in order to maintain them in the community. This program allows for a daily average of up to seven youth to develop marketable job skills by restoring homes in the Allentown area.
Youth learn trades such as carpentry and electrical work as well as attending school during the day.
Some of the community service is funded and money earned goes directly to the victims of juvenile crime. Most probationers receive this as a condition of probation as well. This program has been in place for a number of years. Currently, there are budget funds available for community based counseling, residential placements in foster homes, and group home programs for youth needing services from both Juvenile Probation and Children and Youth Services. When a delinquent youth needs residential placement in a psychiatric treatment program, funding through the state is arranged.