Students & Families
Our family support offerings are designed to provide essential resources that support the growth of healthy families in Allegheny County.
Programs
The AIU's Family Support Centers are community-based sites serving families in the Clairton, Duquesne City, East Allegheny, Highlands, McKeesport, Penn Hills, Steel Valley, Sto Rox, West Mifflin, and Wilkinsburg school districts. Services include home visits, employment support, developmental assessments, and transportation.
The AIU's Fatherhood Initiative is designed to work with and support fathers as they overcome parenting and workplace challenges.
ISAC (Immigrant Services and Connections)
The Immigrant Services and Connections (ISAC) program, led by Jewish Family and Community Services (JFCS), is a partnership of expert agencies dedicated to serving the growing immigrant community.
Funded by the Allegheny County Department of Human Services, ISAC connects refugees and immigrants to essential resources, helping them rebuild their lives and fostering a more welcoming community. Services include culturally and linguistically appropriate support, service coordination, information assistance, and referrals.
Partner organizations include Casa San Jose, Literacy Pittsburgh, AIU Family & Immigrant Connections, and South Hills Interfaith Movement (SHIM).
Contact:
Martha Sherlock
martha.sherlock@aiu3.net
This program provides a safe and structured place for children of working parents in the Penn Hills area. The after school program assists children in grades K-6 with improving their academic achievement, social interaction skills, and school attendance. Children are transported to the center from their respective schools and provided with educational support, enrichment activities, recreation and cultural opportunities.
Project ELECT assists pregnant and parenting teens in Allegheny County K-12 schools and helps them continue their education while dealing with the challenges of having young children. Teens are encouraged to seek higher education opportunities and develop career goals.