Northern Children's Services

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"We help children, youth, and families do better today so that we all do better tomorrow."

Everything we do at Northern Children’s Services is designed to create a better future for our families. We believe that every child and youth has the potential to transform themselves – no matter their background or life situations. If we invest in that potential through services that focus on care, safety, health, permanency, independence, and positive relationships, then children, youth and their families will lead happier and healthy lives.

10/21/2026

📦 TODAY IS WALK-IN WEDNESDAY!

Northern’s Community Food Pantry is open today from 10 AM to 2 PM for walk-in visits.

📍 5301 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19128

Food is available on a first-come, first-served basis and supplies are limited, so we encourage visitors to arrive early.

Share to help spread the word! 💙

10/21/2026

Need outpatient therapy services? Walk in tomorrow. 💙

Northern Children’s Services offers Walk-In Outpatient Therapy every Wednesday from 10 AM–4 PM for young people ages 5–24.

✅ No appointment needed
✅ New and existing clients welcome
✅ Individual & family therapy
✅ In-person and virtual options
✅ Medicaid (Medical Assistance) clients

We can help with concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma, behavioral challenges, impulsivity, hyperactivity, and more. Walk-in services are first-come, first-served.

📍 Northern Children’s Services
5301 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19128
📞 Questions? 215-482-1423

No appointment needed — stop by tomorrow between 10 AM and 4 PM.
Please share with anyone who may benefit. 💙

10/20/2026

💙 Stronger Together, for Our Community. 💙

We're grateful for our ongoing partnership with North Light Community Center, rooted in a shared goal of making sure children, youth, and families have access to the support they need.

By sharing resources, coordinating efforts, and exploring new ways to work together, we're making the most of what our organizations have to offer and strengthening the network of support available.

Most recently, North Light shared essential items to support our food pantry and Generations II residential program.

Thank you, North Light Community Center, for being an incredible partner in this work. 💙

10/16/2026

👻 One week until the treats take over Northern! 🎃

Our Trunk or Treat is right around the corner, and we can't wait to celebrate with our community.

🍬 Candy
🎃 Pumpkin decorating
🎶 Music
👻 Costumes
🧡 Family-friendly fun

Join us on Friday, October 23, from 4–6 PM in our back parking lot (located off Righter Street) and help us make this year's event spook-tacular! No registration is needed to attend!

🚗 We still have space for 10 decorated trunks. If you'd like to participate, send us a DM or call 215-482-1423.

See you next week! 🎃✨

10/10/2026

❤️ **Interested in becoming a foster or adoptive parent?**

Northern Children’s Services invites you to join our upcoming FREE virtual information session to learn more about foster care and adoption!

📅 **Wednesday, October 14**
⏰ **5:00–6:00 PM**
💻 **Virtual**

During this session, our team will discuss eligibility, the differences between foster care and adoption, requirements and expectations, and the approval process. We will also leave time for questions!

Whether you're exploring the possibility for the first time or are ready to take the next step, this is a great opportunity to learn more.

🔗 **Register using the link below!**
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10/06/2026

🍽️ We’re hiring!

Northern Children’s Services is looking for a Food Service Worker – Food Prep to join our team in Northwest Philadelphia and support our new dining services for residential programs in our newly renovated kitchen.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys food preparation and wants a consistent daytime, part-time schedule while supporting the children, youth, and families we serve.

💵 $20/hour
📅 Monday, Wednesday & Friday
⏰ 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (subject to change)

Interested — or know someone who might be a great fit? Learn more and apply here:
https://recruiting.ultipro.com/NOR1076NCHS/JobBoard/349a274a-4012-4352-badf-4abdec50aad0/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=94f16756-01ae-43df-af70-ae73ac75e68f

Please help us spread the word by sharing!

10/05/2026

Pennsylvania state employees and retirees, this is an opportunity to make a difference! 💙

Northern Children’s Services has been vetted and approved as a participating charity in the 2026 Pennsylvania State Employees Combined Appeal (PA SECA).

From September 1 through October 24, 2026, eligible Pennsylvania state employees and retired state employees can designate Northern as the charity they would like to support through the campaign.

🔑 Northern Charity Code: 8000-0442

When you make your PA SECA gift, use our charity code to select Northern and support our work with children, youth, and families.

Know a Pennsylvania state employee or retiree who may want to support Northern? Please share this post with them!

👉 Learn more and give through PA SECA: https://www.pa.gov/agencies/seca

10/03/2026

🧡🍂 We’re at Roxtoberfest today on Ridge Avenue! Come visit our booth to learn more about our services - including our walk-in Outpatient Therapy Clinic and our Community Food Pantry! You can also sign up for an upcoming info session on becoming an adoptive or foster parent. 🧡🍂 See you all soon! 🥨🎶🧡

Address

5301 Ridge Avenue
Philadelphia, PA
19128

Telephone

+12154821423

Website

https://linktr.ee/northernchildren?brid=YWdncwFKZJTn_pUuzYg7SQdLHSTh

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