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Citywide Parent Café Day: May 18

Parenting is tough. Join us for a series of parenting cafes in a judgment-free space!

Pull up a chair, grab a cup of coffee, and join us for good conversations and connections with other parents and caregivers!

There are five separate sessions taking place citywide. RSVP for the session that best suits your schedule. Light refreshments will be served. If you have dietary restrictions, please contact the event organizer for the session you’d like to attend.

Apply for an Office of Reentry Partnerships microgrant by May 20, 2024

The Office of Reentry Partnerships provides microgrants to community-based organizations that are active members of the Philadelphia Reentry Coalition (PRC) and are committed to reentry work.

Five grants will be awarded at $20,000 each. Half of the grant funding ($10,000) will be distributed upon award and the remainder will be distributed after six months. Organizations applying for this grant must meet eligibility requirements. To learn more, view the grant guidelines.

Applications are being accepted online. The application deadline is May 20, 2024 at 5 p.m.

Report on comments regarding proposed health center in NE Philadelphia

Review public comments regarding a proposed new health center in Northeast Philadelphia.

We hire year round!

The Philadelphia Department of Human Services is committed to supporting the placement stability of children and youth in foster care and the juvenile justice systems. As part of this commitment, DHS regularly releases job announcements on the main phila.gov/jobs webpage to support our hiring efforts. Please either apply for an open position or sign up for job alerts. Please share these announcements with your networks.

You can also take a look at this jobs booklet to learn more about working at DHS.

Class Code Class Title Starting Salary Application Link
5A05 Social Work Services Trainee (General) (Bilingual) $44,467 Sign up to be notified when this position is posted.
5A07 Social Work Services Manager 2 (General) (Bilingual) $58,316 Sign up to be notified when this position is posted.
5B21 Juvenile Detention Counselor Trainee (General) $47,319 Sign up to be notified when this position is posted.
5B23 Juvenile Detention Counselor 2 (General) $52,898 Sign up to be notified when this position is posted.

 

Upcoming events

  • May
    17
    South Philadelphia Resource Hub: Pick up at-home COVID-19 tests (distribution only)
    9:00 am to 4:00 pm
    Mt Enon Baptist Church, 500 Snyder Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19148, USA

    South Philadelphia Resource Hub: Pick up at-home COVID-19 tests (distribution only)

    May 17, 2024
    9:00 am to 4:00 pm, 7 hours
    Mt Enon Baptist Church, 500 Snyder Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19148, USA
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    Entrance on Cantrell Street
    • Distribution of at-home COVID-19 rapid antigen tests
    • No Insurance or ID required
    • PDPH staff available on-site to provide instructions on how to use the test and answer questions
    For more information call (215) 685-5488
  • May
    17
    South Philadelphia Resource Hub: Pick up at-home COVID-19 tests (distribution only)
    9:00 am to 4:00 pm
    Mt Enon Baptist Church, 500 Snyder Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19148, USA

    South Philadelphia Resource Hub: Pick up at-home COVID-19 tests (distribution only)

    May 17, 2024
    9:00 am to 4:00 pm, 7 hours
    Mt Enon Baptist Church, 500 Snyder Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19148, USA
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    Entrance on Cantrell Street
    • Distribution of at-home COVID-19 rapid antigen tests
    • No Insurance or ID required
    • PDPH staff available on-site to provide instructions on how to use the test and answer questions
    For more information call (215) 685-5488
  • May
    17
    PCHR PUBLIC SESSION
    9:30 am to 10:30 am

    PCHR PUBLIC SESSION

    May 17, 2024
    9:30 am to 10:30 am, 1 hour
    Topic: PCHR Public Session May 2024
    Time: May 17, 2024 09:30 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

    Join Zoom Meeting
    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84330500432?pwd=QnFPYm9vMU13WkhHN3ZldjdRWE02dz09

    Meeting ID: 843 3050 0432
    Passcode: 698758
  • May
    17
    By Appointment: Oficina de Ext Consular
    10:00 am to 2:00 pm
    3528 I St, Philadelphia, PA 19134, USA

    By Appointment: Oficina de Ext Consular

    May 17, 2024
    10:00 am to 2:00 pm, 4 hours
    3528 I St, Philadelphia, PA 19134, USA
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    Mobile site hosted by Oficina de Extension Consular de la Republica Dominicana. Open to the community by appointment only. Limited to 75 participants.
    To make an appointment please use this link :
    https://rb.gy/6rtctk
    COVID19 UPDATE

    To participate on a PHLCityID Mobile site, the PHLCityID team has a few precautions to keep everyone safe. You must:

    ●    Wear a face mask

    ●    Practice social distancing

    ●    Have an appointment

    • Participants are not allowed to bring a guest, except:
    • Anyone under 18 years old can bring one authorized representative (parent, legal guardian)
    • Anyone who needs disability assistance (this may be a family member). 

     Thank you for your cooperation to learn more please visit phila.gov/COVID-19

  • May
    17
    Zero Hunger Fridays - Free Produce Distribution
    10:00 am to 3:00 pm
    Mi Salud Wellness Center, 200 E Wyoming Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19120, USA

    Zero Hunger Fridays - Free Produce Distribution

    May 17, 2024
    10:00 am to 3:00 pm, 5 hours
    Mi Salud Wellness Center, 200 E Wyoming Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19120, USA
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    Stop by the Mi Salud Wellness Center Resource Hub every Friday for: 
    • Free produce (various fruits and vegetables)
    • Free COVID-19 test kits
    • Free masks (surgical and respirator available)
    • Connections and resources for other health services

    Hub Entrance is on the corner of A St and Wyoming Avenue. Food is provided on a first come, first serve basis.

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