Project First Step

 

Project First Step (PFS) is a multi-service program which is uniquely designed to support families in Erie and Venango counties. PFS services are tailored to meet the specific needs of each family and promote independence, family unity, and overall family health.

 

The program, which began in 1997, offers direct services and works with the entire family unit to ensure success.  Staff are flexible and can adapt services to meet the unique needs of each family.

 

Read more about each of its specially designed and individually tailored services:


 

 Contact & Referral Information:

Erie County:
Call Tina Ferraro at (814) 454-1534

Venango County:
Call Lisa Sanford at (814) 432-3817 for enhanced family & doula services, or
Call (814) 432-3917 for family engagement services

 


The following list of service offerings are just some ways the PFS staff help program participants:

  • Create educational resources that are tailored to an individual's learning capability or style, such as producing videotapes
  •  Help find safe and clean housing for families
  • Teach families how to budget and shop on that budget
  • Assist families to find appropriate community resources, such as food stamps or public transportation, and teach them how to properly use those resources
  • Promote safe sex practices
  • Create nutrition, medical, or feeding charts, and help families follow the charts
  • Assist families on personal hygiene matters

 

 

 Do you want to help Project First Step families? Organize a special volunteer activity, or participate in our coupon or coat drive!