REST is a non-profit charitable organization dedicated to providing resources and support for informal kinship families. Our organization offers family-centered case management, educational programming, a kinship support group (in-person and online), and service coordination.

Basic Information

Organization
REST, Inc.
Contact Person
Bobbie Johnson
Email
restinc2021@outlook.com
Website
https://www.restfamilies.org
Phone Number
814-762-2933
Address
7743 Curwensville-Tyrone Highway, Olanta PA 16863
County
Clearfield
Geographical area(s) in which services are provided
North Central region
Approximate Number Of Families Serviced
30

Program Information

Social/Emotional Support
  • Caregiver Support Groups
  • Children's Therapeutic Groups
Legal
  • Legal Advice and Support
  • Legislative Action
Basic Living Resources
  • Financial Assistance
  • Housing resources/advice/advocacy
  • Clothing/Food
  • Health resources/advice/advocacy
Education
  • For the Child (in schools preschools or other community setting)
  • For the Adult (formal or informal training in childcare; e.g. certificate program or continuing education course)

Meetings

Frequency Of Meetings
1st and 3rd Monday each month
Average Number of Participants
6
Level of Formality
Informal

Assistance Needed

What assistance might your group/program need to better obtain your objective(s)?
grant opportunities

Contact Us

Matthew Kaplan, Ph.D.
  • Professor, Intergenerational Programs and Aging

Contact Us

Matthew Kaplan, Ph.D.
  • Professor, Intergenerational Programs and Aging