Street Wise Outreach Opportunity Program (SWOOP) provides a range of services to Blair County teens directly or through collaboration with other agencies specifically those working to protect and treat young people who have been or are at risk of being subjected to sexual abuse or exploitation. Sexual abuse or exploitation often results from exposure to drug activities, violence and gang affiliation.

SWOOP supports the youth through a positive youth development approach. We give young people the chance to exercise leadership, build skills and become involved in their communities.

Services Provided:

• Street based education and outreach
• Access to emergency shelter
• Survival aid
• Individual assessments
• Treatment and counseling
• Prevention and education activities
• Information and referrals
• Crisis intervention
• Follow-up support

Educational Presentation:
Free educational programs and presentations for schools and community organizations pertaining to

• Drugs and alcohol
• Teen pregnancy
• Gangs and gang violence
• Healthy relationships and dating
• Domestic violence
• Education and college Information

For more information:
SWOOP
Family Services Incorporated
2022 Broad Avenue
Altoona, PA 16601
814-944-3583 ext 330
swoop@familyservicesinc.net

myspace.com/swoop2006

All of our services are confidential. As required by law we report all cases of suspected child abuse to Child-Line.

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