HARRISBURG – Children and families across Pennsylvania will have better access to comprehensive services to protect their health and well-being through nearly $2.9 million in grants that were announced today by the Department of Public Welfare. 

Wayne County will receive $72,300.

To better integrate services for children and families, the department began developing the nation’s first Integrated Children’s Services Planning initiative, ICSP, in 2004.  Through this initiative, children in need of multiple services can receive comprehensive individualized services for all their treatment needs regardless of what service they first utilize.

“We are now beginning our fifth year of integrating children’s services and remain committed to ensuring that children have the opportunity for a safe and healthy beginning,” said Secretary Estelle B. Richman. “Through these grants, counties will be better equipped to help children and their families in need gain access to the quality childhood experiences necessary for them to develop into productive adults.”