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==History==
==History==
TLC was first established in 1970 as a community-based services division of the Eagleville Hospital in [[Eagleville, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania|Eagleville, Pennsylvania]]. In 1976, TLC opened its first alternative school to serve at-risk public school students. TLC incorporated in 1983 and became an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit educational organization.
TLC was first established in 1970 as a community-based services division of the Eagleville Hospital in [[Eagleville, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania|Eagleville, Pennsylvania]]. In 1976, TLC opened its first alternative school to serve at-risk public school students. TLC incorporated in 1983 and became an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit educational organization.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.mainlinetoday.com/Main-Line-Today/July-2011/Alternative-Learning-The-Lincoln-Center-for-Family-and-Youth-Gives-Kids-New-Opportunities-For-Growth/|title = Mainline Today Magazine|website = www.mainlinetoday.com|access-date = 2017-03-10}}</ref>


==Programs==
==Programs==

Revision as of 20:37, 10 March 2017

FoundedApril 2, 1970 (1970-04-02)
FounderEagleville Hospital, Eagleville, Pennsylvania
Location
Area served
Greater Philadelphia Area
Endowment$17.9 million [1]
Employees
38
Websitethelincolncenter.com

The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth (TLC), headquartered in Audubon, Pennsylvania, is a nonprofit alternative education and social services agency that provides supportive interventions for at-risk students and families. TLC’s programming includes alternative education for at-risk students, in-school individual counseling services for public school students, and at-home counseling services (e.g., mental health, drug and alcohol prevention, victim abuse) for students and their families.[2]

History

TLC was first established in 1970 as a community-based services division of the Eagleville Hospital in Eagleville, Pennsylvania. In 1976, TLC opened its first alternative school to serve at-risk public school students. TLC incorporated in 1983 and became an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit educational organization.[3]

Programs

TLC offers three programs:

  • Transformational Education Academy (TransEd)
  • Transformational Education and Counseling Help (TEACH)
  • Family Resource Center (FRC)

TLC's Transformational Education Academy (TransEd) offer an alternative learning environment for non-traditional learners. The programs are characterized by a project-based curriculum, life skills development, and emphasis on character formation. TransEd Academy teachers provide a state-approved, research-based 10-month full-day academic program for students in Grades 7-12. All Trans Ed academies are licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

TLC’s Transformational Education and Counseling Help (TEACH) program provides on-site support for teachers and administrators by working daily, one-on-one with selected public school students. The TEACH curriculum focuses on life skills and character development, as well as counseling and crisis intervention, relationship management, drug and alcohol prevention, abuse victim counseling, and bullying prevention.

TLC’s Family Resource Center (FRC) partners with Montgomery County’s Office of Children and Youth (OCY), and Adult/Aging Services to provide in-home counseling services. The services range in scope and include but are not limited to treating drug addiction, managing depression, relationship counseling, family strengthening, separation/divorce support, child-custody disputes, elder care, and senior victimization prevention.

References

  1. ^ "Form 990 (2015)". www.guidestar.org. Retrieved 2017-03-09.
  2. ^ "Corporate Website". www.thelincolncenter.com. Retrieved 2017-03-09.
  3. ^ "Mainline Today Magazine". www.mainlinetoday.com. Retrieved 2017-03-10.