Family Services Of Western Pennsylvania
Family Services Of Western Pennsylvania
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More about this organization
Mission
Family Services of Western Pennsylvania merged with Wesley Spectrum in 2017 to form Wesley Family Services. We are proud that through this merger, we are continuing our legacy of building community wellness. Please visit our website at www.wfspa.org to learn more about our new mission: To Empower Children, Adults, and Families By Providing Transformational Care.
About
INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES WE OFFER A VARIETY OF SERVICES TO ADULTS EXPERIENCING INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (IDD) THROUGH BOTH FACILITY-BASED PROGRAMMING AND RESIDENTIAL GROUP LIVING SETTINGS. THE SERVICES INCLUDE: FACILITY BASED VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION (FBVR) IS DESIGNED TO DEVELOP AND ENHANCE VOCATIONAL AND SOCIAL STRENGTHS WHILE FACILITATING INDIVIDUAL CHOICE. WE ARE COMMITTED TO PROVIDING QUALITY SERVICES TO PERSONS IDENTIFYING A VOCATIONAL COMPONENT, WHILE ASSISTING PEOPLE IN OPTIMIZING SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS. FBVR PROVIDES PRE-VOCATIONAL TRAINING IN A LIGHT ASSEMBLY INDUSTRIAL SETTING THAT PROVIDES REALISTIC WORK EXPECTATIONS, BASIC WORK CONCEPTS AND MONETARY COMPENSATION FOR WORK PERFORMED. MEANWHILE, COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION SUPPORTS PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPERIENCE SOCIAL ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE COMMUNITY, IN A WIDE VARIETY OF SETTINGS TO HOPEFULLY CULTIVATE MEANINGFUL COMMUNITY RELATIONSHIPSTHE SENIOR DAY PROGRAM PROVIDES ENGAGING GROUP ACTIVITIES FOR SENIORS WITH IDD IN AN ON-SITE ADULT DAY CENTER. PARTICIPANTS GAIN THE OPPORTUNITY TO SOCIALIZE, ENJOY PEER SUPPORT, AND RECEIVE HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES IN A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT. OUR GROUP SETTING PROMOTES BETTER PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH, ALLOWING FOR A HIGHER LEVEL OF FUNCTIONING WHEN RETURNING TO THEIR COMMUNITY. LIFESHARING IS A SERVICE THAT ALLOWS INDIVIDUALS WITH A DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY TO EXPERIENCE REAL IN-HOME SETTINGS IN A FAMILY-LIKE ATMOSPHERE RATHER THAN LIVING IN THE TRADITIONAL COMMUNITY LIVING ARRANGEMENT (COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS A GROUP HOME.) A FAMILY MEMBER, CLOSE FRIEND, AND/OR COMMUNITY MEMBER HAS THE OPPORTUNITY TO CREATE NATURAL SUPPORTS FOR AN INDIVIDUAL WITH A DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY. THIS SERVICE IS MEANT TO CREATE CLOSE AND PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS FOR THE INDIVIDUALS IN THEIR CARE BECAUSE THEY ARE LIVING WITH THE CAREGIVER AND/OR FAMILY MEMBER WHO IS PROVIDING THE SUPPORT.THE RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM PROVIDES LONG-TERM RESIDENTIAL SUPPORT IN COMMUNITY LIVING ARRANGEMENTS FOR ADULTS, 18 OR OLDER, WITH A PRIMARY DIAGNOSIS OF AN INTELLECTUAL AND/OR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY. CLIENTS ARE INTEGRATED INTO THE COMMUNITY BY OUR DEDICATED AND CARING STAFF BY PROVIDING CARE FOLLOWING THE "EVERYDAY LIVES" PRINCIPLES, PROMOTING SELF-DETERMINATION, AND MEETING EACH INDIVIDUAL'S UNIQUE NEED AND LIFESTYLE.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
From their filing, the objective of the non-profit is stated as “To empower children, adults and families by providing transformational care.”.
When talking about its functions, they were outlined as: “To empower children, adults and families by providing transformational care. as a member organization of wesley family services (wfs) and along with fellow member organization wesley spectrum services, family services of western pa took part in providing services that promote recovery and resiliency at more than 30 different agency locations and various shared facilities in the community during fy18/19. the wfs group of companies was able to provide person-centered care to over 25,000 individuals and families in western and southwestern pennsylvania. our caring, highly trained staff of approximately 1,100 people are committed to providing high quality, transformational support services to children, adults, and families over the course of their lifespan so that they are empowered to reach their full potential.”.
- The legally reported state of operation for the non-profit is PA.
- According to the filing, the non-profit's address in 2020 is 221 PENN AVE, PITTSBURGH, PA, 15221.
- The non-profit organization as of 2020 has a total of 625 employees reported on their form.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$1,529,950.
- The organization has 5 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1948.
- The organization pays $11,004,692 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $16,419 in fundraising expenses.