General Info

Luzerne County Children and Youth Services, a part of Luzerne County in Pennsylvania, is a public agency that focuses on the health, safety and general welfare of children and families. It offers intervention and prevention services. The agency also provides family preservation and child safety solutions. Luzerne County Children and Youth Services operates adolescent, concurrent planning, child protective services ongoing and intensive family preservation units. In addition, it has parenting and hazleton centers. The agency maintains accounting, information technology and legal departments. Luzerne County Children and Youth Services kinship care unit offers services to families whose children live with relatives and friends. It also provides a school-based social work program.