Welcome to the Children & Youth Office
The Monroe County Office of Children and Youth, under Pennsylvania law, is mandated to investigate all reports of suspected abuse, neglect, or dependency of children from birth to age 18 within the County. Program staff works closely with private social service agencies, school districts, the Drug & Alcohol Program, and the Carbon-Monroe-Pike Mental Health and Developmental Services, and law enforcement agencies.
Additionally, our staff work with families directly and coordinate services with community resources to improve family conditions. In-home services, placement services, and adoption services are integral to our child protective service function.
Contact Information
Monroe County
Children & Youth
730 Phillips St
Stroudsburg, PA 18360
Phone: (570) 420-3590
Fax: (570) 420-3598
Hours: 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Monday-Friday
Closed all major holidays
Kids at Play 24 Hour Emergency on-call(570) 420-3590
CHILDLINE: 1-800-932-0313
( State Child Abuse Hotline)
Important News
Click on the link below to complete the Monroe County Job Application
Our Services
Monroe County Children & Youth Services provides adoption services for children in agency foster care who cannot return home.
The Monroe County Children and Youth Services Advisor program is a supportive service that is designed to assist children.
Foster family care is a social service that provides substitute or interim family living for children.
Individuals who suspect that a child/children abuse should call Children & Youth Services or the toll-free CHILDLINE at (800) 932-0313 number as soon as possible.
Highlights
The Children’s Roundtable of Monroe County PA ultimate goal is “Families 4 Children” to ensure that every child grows up in a safe, nurturing, and permanent family.