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Lydia’s Place, Inc. 710 Fifth Avenue, Suite 2100 Pittsburgh, PA 15219 412-391-1013 412-391-1082 (fax) info@lydiasplace.org
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Our Goals |
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Lydia’s Place works to:
· Help incarcerated and recently released women in Allegheny County address their addictions and become stable, productive members of society
· Help children and their caregivers cope with the traumatic separation from a parent
· Strengthen relationships between incarcerated mothers and their children
· Assist mothers as they make permanency decisions for their children
· Promote policy changes that better address the needs of incarcerated women and the children of prisoners. |
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Support Lydia’s Place by shopping at www.iGive.com! A portion of every purchase goes to Lydia’s Place, all at no additional cost. Just register at iGive.com/shop, and select Lydia’s Place as your charity. |
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· 7 Flat screen computer monitors. · New chunky ‘board’ books for toddlers. · Full-sized personal care items; shampoo, conditioner, body lotion, toothpaste, feminine hygiene products. · New or gently worn coats and jackets, and hats, scarves, and gloves.
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United Way Contributor Choice 4921 |
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Read about Lydia’s Place in the news!
· Lydia’s Place and Allegheny County Jail Collaborative Praised by Researchers
· When Mom’s Behind Bars
· Sheriff Bans Shackling of Inmates During Childbirth
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Please watch for a feature story on Lydia’s Place in the May 2011 issue of Pittsburgh Magazine! |
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Mission |
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Lydia’s Place is a non-profit agency that helps female offenders and their children. |
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