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Chasity Johnson
Professor Myers
Education 180
26 February 2020
Community Resource Project

Resource: Community Education – IU13

Contact Information: One Cumberland Street, Lebanon, PA 17042 (717) 450-1525

Description of Primary Function: Provides educational services to individuals in Lebanon

County.

List of Services Provided:

 GED Preparation
 English as a Second Language
 Family Literacy Class
(For more info visit www.IU13.org)

Rationale:
Many people do not grow up with the advantages that others do. Some individuals have
not finished school, cannot speak English, or read. Due to these factors, many times these
individuals struggle when it comes to finding a good job and providing for their families. The
Community Education Program that the IU13 provides helps these individuals take the right
steps towards becoming successful.

Resource: Lebanon County Assistance Office

Contact Information: 625 South Eighth Street, Lebanon, PA 17042 (717) 270-3600

Description of Primary Function: Provides assistant services to low income families in

Lebanon County.

List of Services Provided:

 Cash Assistance
 SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)
 Financial Aid
 Medical Assistance
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 Emergency Fuel Assistance

 Emergency Shelter Assistance

Rationale:
Low income families tend to struggle with paying bills, buying food and other
necessities. This is something that I personally relate to; I grew up in a low income, single-parent
family. The struggle for my mother to feed and keep a house over our heads caused a lot of
stress. Lebanon County Assistance provided my family with the relief it needed. This allowed for
my family to focus on things like spending time together and education.

Resource: Lebanon Family Health Services

Contact Information: 615 Cumberland Street, Lebanon, PA 17042 (717) 273-6741

Description of Primary Function: Provides health services and education programs to families
in Lebanon County.

List of Services Provided:

 WIC
 Physicals
 Prenatal Services
 Pregnancy Testing
 Contraceptive Services
 Gynecological Exams
 Testing and Treatment for STI’s
 Drug Testing
 Parenting Classes
 Diabetes Education
 Nutrition Education
 Reproductive Health Curriculum
(For more info visit www.lebanonfamilyhealth.org)

Rationale:
Lebanon Family Health Services helps to provide health services to individuals who may
not qualify for medical assistance but also cannot afford health insurance either. We want to
make sure children and their families stay healthy so that education can be the main focus.
Lebanon Family Health Services helps to make that possible.
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Resource: Developmental and Disability Services of Lebanon Valley

Contact Information: 1126 Walnut Street, Lebanon, PA 17042 (717) 274-3493

Description of Primary Function: DDS provides education and other services to individuals
with disabilities living in Lebanon County.

List of Services Provided:

 Early Intervention for Infants and Toddlers
 Special Instruction
 Speech
 Physical and Occupational Therapy
 Companion Services
 Recreational Programs for Youth

Rationale:
Schools provide a lot of resources to students with disabilities while they are in school,
however, it is important to consider services for these individuals outside of school as well. This
will allow these students to have even better chances of flourishing in life. DDS provides these
outside of school resources. My mother has worked for DDS in the past and they do a good job
at providing individuals with disabilities the resources they need to succeed.

Resource: Lebanon County Early Intervention Program

Contact Information: 220 East Lehman Street, Lebanon, PA 17046 (717) 274-3415

Description of Primary Function: Provides services to children from birth to age three who
have developmental delays or are at risk of developmental delays.

List of Services Provided:

 Therapeutic and Support Services
 Special Instruction
 Speech Therapy
 Physical and Occupational Therapy
 Family Centered Services

Rationale:
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Many times, individuals with disabilities can have a pretty normal life if they are treated
and given the right resources early. Lebanon County Early Intervention Program starts to help
individuals with disabilities as early as birth. The program sets up individuals for success before
entering school. This program also helps relieve the stress families may have about taking care of
a special need’s child.
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Reference List
https://www.iu13.org/images/uploads/documents/ECSES/No_Wrong_Door-2019-
interactive.pdf