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CORA Services Unveils a Refreshed Image: Mission and Vision Statements, Core Values, and a New Logo

Philadelphia, PA (April 25, 2024) – CORA Services, the most comprehensive Family Resource Center in Philadelphia, is proud to officially launch their new logo and the refinement of its mission and vision… [Read More]

President & CEO of CORA Services to be honored with City & State’s 2023 Pennsylvania Impact Award

December 8, 2023 – AnnMarie McDowell, the visionary leader behind CORA Services, has been named as one of City & State’s 2023 Pennsylvania Impact Award recipients.  The PA Impact Award celebrates individuals for… [Read More]

Coronavirus Updates and Best Practices

What families should know about CORONAVIRUS and how to address it with children.

In response to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak, here are CORA’s policies.

Here is wishing that the entire CORA family remains safe and healthy!

COVID-19 Policies

Bullying & Truancy

Know the Rules and Appropriate Procedures

In Pennsylvania, all children of “compulsory school age” must attend school. In Philadelphia, the compulsory school age is six (6) years old- seventeen (17) years old. The Philadelphia School District student attendance… [Read More]

HELPFUL WAYS TO BOOST A CHILD’s MATH SUCCESS

by: Eileen McCloskey and Virginia Lenherr Learning math is like building a pyramid. Math skills such as counting, addition, subtraction etc. are the foundational building blocks that make up the base. Early… [Read More]

October is National Bullying Prevention Month

Empowering Students to be Upstanders - How Counselors Create Unity in their School Communities

Rebecca Holtz, M.S.Ed, M.Phil.Ed and Lauren Johnson, M.Ed. PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center wanted a nationwide call to action to help our children in school who were suffering from being bullied.  In 2006… [Read More]

What’s the deal with JUULing?

Important Myths and Facts you Should Address with your Teens

Caitlin Mede, MS – CORA Drug and Alcohol Counselor Megan Murphy – TIP Counselor/Early Intervention   What is a JUUL? A JUUL is a type of electronic nicotine delivery system which was… [Read More]

Is My Child Ready For School – Physically, Cognitively, and Emotionally? 

Successful School Routines Start in the Summer

Kids Thrive on Structure