Children & Youth Services

Children & Youth Services

Mission Statement

It is the Mission of Elk County Children and Youth Services to provide for the protection of children.  When possible, and without compromising safety, we will strive to support and strengthen families in a culturally sensitive manner.  Agency staff, in partnership with families, will pursue and secure safe and permanent homes for maltreated children.

Notice of Nondiscrimination Policy

Elk County Children and Youth Services does not exclude, deny benefits to, or otherwise discriminate against any person on the ground of race, color, national origin, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or creed in admission to, participation in, or receipt of the services and benefits under any of its programs and activities, whether carried out by Elk County Children and Youth Services  directly or through a contractor or any other entity with which Elk County Children and Youth Services arranges to carry out its programs and activities.  If you have questions or need assistance, contact the Elk County Children and Youth Services Section 504/ADA Coordinator, Clarissa Herzing.

Nancy Baker , Director Elk County Courthouse Annex300 Center StreetP.O. Box 448Ridgway, PA 15853(814) 776-1553(814)…
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ELK COUNTY

Elk County Courthouse
250 Main Street
P.O. Box 448
Ridgway, PA 15853

Elk County Courthouse Annex
300 Center Street
P.O. Box 448
Ridgway, PA 15853