Organization that works to ensure that there is a level playing field for all children. They work for policies and programs that lift children out of poverty, protect children from abuse and neglect, and ensure that they have access to healthcare, quality educations, and a moral and spiritual foundation. Children’s Defense Fund 840 First Street NE, Suite 300 Washington, DC 20002 202-628-8787 email: cdfinfo@childrensdefense.org
SeniorLAW Center is a nonprofit organization that provides free legal services, community legal education, professional training, advice, information and referral services, and advocacy to older people, addressing critical legal issues including elder abuse, housing, consumer protection, family law, and health and financial decision making. SeniorLAW Center Two Penn Center 1500 JFK Boulevard, Suite 1501 Philadelphia, PA 19102 215-988-1244 or SeniorLAW Helpline: 1-877-727-7529
The PCA Helpline is an information and referral service that connects callers with programs, services, and resources available to Philadelphia residents who are age 60 and over or who are age 18 and over living with disabilities. The PCA Helpline is also the point of intake for four of Philadelphia Corporation for Aging’s service areas, Care at Home Housing Attendant Transportation and Protective Services. The Philadelphia Corporation for Aging 642 N Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19130 General Number: 215-756-9000/888-482-9060 PCA Elder Abuse Hotline: 215-765-9040/215-765-9041 (TDD) The PCA can be contacted at the following numbers from Mon to Fri 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.: English and Spanish (main number) – 215-765-9040 Chinese – 215-399-4944 Cambodian – 215-399-4940 Hindi (Asian Indian) – 215-399-4943 Korean – 215-399-4941 Vietnamese – 215-399-4942 TDD (for hearing impaired) – 215-765-9041
The NAPSA was formed in 1989 to provide state Adult Protective Services (APS) program administrators and staff with a forum for sharing information, solving problems, and improving the quality of services for victims of elder and vulnerable adult abuse. 202-370-6292
The Elder Justice & Civil Resource Center ("The Center") is a court-based resource center for seniors, located at Philadelphia City Hall, to provide services for persons age 60 and over involved in legal proceedings or in need of legal services or resources. The Center addresses the unique needs of this growing population by offering the following: Direct assistance that will provide support to seniors for navigation through the court system and with assistive equipment. nReferrals to agencies that will provide seniors with legal services. The Elder Justice and Civil Resource Center City Hall, Room 278 Philadelphia, PA 19107 215-686-7027 email: elderresource@courts.phila.gov
Advocacy for the aging. Center for Advocacy for the Rights & Interests of the Elderly (CARIE) 1500 JFK Boulevard, Suite 1500 Philadelphia, PA 19102 215-545-5728
The Adult Protective Services provides protective services to adults between 18 and 59 years of age who have a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities. The APS Law establishes a program of protective services in order to detect, prevent, reduce and eliminate abuse, neglect, exploitation and abandonment of adults in need. A report can be made on behalf of the adult whether they live in their home or in a care facility such as a nursing facility, group home, hospital, etc. Reporters may remain anonymous and have legal protection from retaliation, discrimination, and civil and criminal prosecution. The statewide Protective Services hotline is available 24 hours a day. 24/7 Protective Services Hotline: 1-800-490-8505 Information about APS: 717-783-3670
The ConsultLine is a direct line to a special education specialist who will explain federal and state laws relating to special education, describe the options that are available to parents, inform parents of procedural safeguards, identify other agencies and support services, and describe available remedies and how parents can proceed. 1-800-879-2301
The Public Interest Law Center uses high-impact legal strategies to advance the civil, social, and economic rights of communities in the Philadelphia region facing discrimination, inequality, and poverty. They use litigation, community education, advocacy, and organizing to secure their access to fundamental resources and services. The Public Interest Law Center 1500 JFK Boulevard, Suite 802 Philadelphia PA 19102 215-627-7100
Provides Planning, Trust, and Care Management Services to individuals with special needs; autism, brain injury, mental illness and intellectual disabilities utilizing a strength-based approach to maximize potential. Plan of PA 230 Sugartown Road, Suite 205 Wayne, PA 19087 610-687-4036 email: Mail@planofpa.org
