Family Resources

04/24/2026

How do we prevent child abuse and trauma? By supporting the 5 protective factors and helping to reduce risk factors.

Since 1986 Family Resources has led the way to prevent child abuse and trauma. We feel that Protective Factors and Risk Factors are important tools to educate others about our mission to prevent and treat child abuse and trauma.

As we wrap up National Child Abuse Prevention Month, please take a moment to learn more about or help us with our mission by visiting www.familyresources.org

or donate here! https://familyresources.org/donate/

04/21/2026

Then: Mac & Cheese at 8 weeks old beginning service dog training

Now: Graduates of Service Dog Training and proud to be Mental Health Canines.

Mac & Cheese couldn’t be prouder to graduate as Service Dogs and officially become Mental Health Canines. How lucky are the children and families of Family Resources to have Mac & Cheese supporting their educational, behavioral and mental health goals!

The training journey was “ruff” at times but look at them now! Congratulations to Mac & Cheese for successfully completing their basic obedience training, public access training and Task Specific training!

Family Resources is proud to have our Mental Health Canines supporting our kids and families reach their goals!

04/17/2026

The staff at Family Resources is always preparing for changes that could affect the lives of our families and our services. Next week, when the NFL Draft in town, is no different.

Family Resources Director of Prevention, Brooke Generett Ware, and Jamayia Moore, Operations Manager for our BJWL Out of School-Time program, talked with NPR about the changes that we made to continue to provide safe spaces for our kids to learn.

With Pittsburgh Public and several charter schools operating online during the NFL Draft, city recreation centers are stepping in to provide students with safe spaces to learn.

04/06/2026

Join us in congratulating Mac and Cheese, our Mental Health Canines, for successfully mastering the skills needed to become Service Dogs. At just 8 weeks old, they began their training journey to support the educational, behavioral, and mental health needs of the children and families we serve at Family Resources. Look at them now!

Please visit familyresources.org/FURiends to learn how Mac and Cheese can help!

04/01/2026

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month.

An estimated 532,228 children were found to be victims of abuse or neglect in 2024.

Family Resources has 10 programs that work to prevent child abuse before it happens, to intervene when something happens, and treat when healing is needed.

To support our vision to create a world where no child lives in fear of abuse, please donate.

If you suspect child abuse or neglect, call ChildLine at 1-800-932-0313

Please donate to the work we do here: https://familyresources.org/donate/

02/13/2026

Will you be our Valentine? Help us reach our $500 fundraising goal today and show Mac and Cheese some love!

When you choose to be our Valentine, you’re helping spread love to hearts that could use a little extra warmth.

Your donation helps us further our mission, buy work supplies, and our handlers will buy us some Valentine’s treats!

Donate here:
https://familyresources.networkforgood.com/projects/262646-furiends-of-family-resources?hid=MzUxMzY1NzI%3D&utm_campaign=dms_email_blast_4484667

xoxo, Mac and Cheese

02/10/2026

Will you be our Valentine? Mac and Cheese are your neighborhood mental health canines. Every cuddle, every visit, every soft nuzzle helps bring comfort, calm, and connection to people who really need it.

When you choose to be our Valentine, you’re helping spread love to hearts that could use a little extra warmth.

Your donation helps us further our mission, buy work supplies, and our handlers will buy us some Valentine’s treats!

Spread the love by donating here: https://familyresources.networkforgood.com/projects/262646-furiends-of-family-resources?hid=MzUxMzY1NzI=&utm_campaign=dms_email_blast_4484667

Xoxo, Mac & Cheese

02/06/2026

Black History Month Events - This Weekend, February 6th-8th!

Tribute to the Vashons
· Feb. 6: 5:30 p.m. at the City-County Building, Downtown
· CitiParks celebrates the legacy of abolitionist, Underground Railroad participant, war veteran, and Pittsburgh business owner John B. Vashon and his family. Vashon hosted the first meeting of the Pittsburgh Antislavery Society in his home and helped established the city’s first school for Black children.
For more information go to https://www.pittsburghpa.gov/Recreation-Events/Special-Events/Black-History-Month

K. Leroy Irvis Celebration and Dinner
· Feb. 6: 6 p.m., Connolly Ballroom at Alumni Hall, Oakland
· Pitt celebrates the accomplishments of seven people who exemplify K. Leroy Irvis’ legacy of leadership, public service, education, and cultural enrichment. Irvis was an educator and the first African American to serve as speaker of the House in any state legislature in the nation.
Registration required at https://pitt.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_aWS9U9hQAsHNdfo

Finding Deep Roots presents Genealogy Workshop
· Feb. 7: 1 p.m. at Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Downtown.
· Black families can trace and honor their lineage. The program “seeks to provide a safe and supportive space for participants to explore their African American heritage, uncover lost family stories and re-establish vital connections with their ancestors.”
For more information visit carnegielibrary.org.
https://www.carnegielibrary.org/event/finding-deep-roots-presents-genealogy-workshop-2/

Jazz Celebration
· Feb. 7: 1 p.m. at Penn Hills Library’s Community Room.
· C. Payne and Jazz Central take visitors on a musical tour of jazz greats.
Registration required at pennhills.librarycalendar.com. https://pennhills.librarycalendar.com/event/bhm-jazz-music-celebration-15478

Preparation Workshop inspired by Octavia Butler’s ‘Parable of the Sower’ led by Jessica Gaynelle Moss
· Saturday: Feb. 7: 3 p.m. at Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Homewood.
· Inspired by the spirit of Octavia Butler’s novel “The Parable of Sower,” this workshop focuses on survival strategies utilized by Black people throughout history.
For more information, go to carnegielibrary.org.
https://www.carnegielibrary.org/event/preparation-workshop-inspired-by-octavia-butlers-parable-of-the-sower-led-by-jessica-gaynelle-moss-2/

Black History Month at Carnegie Museums
· Feb. 7: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
· The Carnegie Museums of Art and Natural History will host a four-hour Black History Month celebration. According to Gina Winstead, vice president for inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility at Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh, the event will include a recognition of Envisioning a Just Pittsburgh‘s art show winners, rap and poetry performances, a talk led by Charles “Teenie” Harris community archivist Charlene Foggie-Barnett, a docent-guided tour about Black artists and connections to Pittsburgh, and step performances. . During the event, Sankofa Village will perform dance and drumming and offer a hands-on members-only session, while Millicent Smith will lead a special tour on Black artists and their Pittsburgh connections. The event is free with museum admission.
For more information go to https://carnegieart.org/about/

02/02/2026

Happy Black History month! This year marks 100 years of celebration.

Go to https://www.blackhistorymonth.gov/ to learn more!

01/26/2026

Family Resources is excited to announce that our Administrative Services and Counseling Center have moved to a new office in the Cardello Building.

Our new mailing address is:
1501 Reedsdale Ave, Suite 403.
Pittsburgh, PA 15233

If you’d like to visit us, our GPS location is:
701 N. Point Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15233

Our Therapeutic Preschool is still located at 1425 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15219.

We look forward to many years of providing excellent prevention, intervention and treatment services to our families at our new location!

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas to those who celebrate!

12/22/2025

On this last day of Hanukkah, we hope you have had a warm and happy holiday.