Montgomery County Pennsylvania Office of Children and Youth (OCY) represents the community’s interest in the well being of its children. OCY is the sole social service agency in Montgomery County, mandated under State Law, to protect children reported to OCY and residing in the County. OCY adheres to the philosophy that the best place for children to grow and be nurtured is in the family, whenever safe and appropriate.
OCY staff endeavor to achieve its mission through accomplishment of the following goals:
To provide protection to children who are dependent, neglected or abused.
To ensure safe, healthy growth and development of children under the agency’s care.
To promote the goal of a permanent family, preferably the birth family or adoption, whichever is in the best interest of the child(ren), for all children receiving services.
To promote and participate in the effective and efficient coordination of the community human services systems.
To ensure a continuum of services, appropriate to meet the needs of each child in placement, when he/she is unable to reside at home.
To increase staff knowledge and skills through education and training.
To promote an understanding of the values which evolve from the cultural diversity of the community.
To prohibit discrimination in hiring practices, delivery of services, and participation in community affairs.
To manage the agency’s staff and financial resources in an effective and efficient manner.
