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Office of Children and Families

Promoting safe children, strong families, and supported schools and communities.

Office of Children and Families

Services

Find child care and early childhood education
Enroll in PHLpreK
Find free food or meals
Take a free class
Find an after school or summer program for children

What we do

The Office of Children and Families (OCF) aligns the City’s policies, resources, and services for children and families. Our priorities are:

  • Safe children.
  • Strong families.
  • Supported schools and communities.

OCF administers a number of City-supported programs, including Out-of-School Time, WorkReady, Community Schools, PHLpreK, and Access Centers. The office also oversees the Department of Human Services (DHS), Philadelphia Parks & Recreation, and the Free Library of Philadelphia.

Learn more about our mission and priorities.

Connect

Address
1515 Arch St.
8th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Email OCFCommunications@phila.gov
Phone: (215) 683-6012
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Posts

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Our programs

Three girls hug put their arms around one another and smile at the camera.

Quality Pre-K

Strengthening the local network of early childhood education providers, and expanding quality pre-K seats in every section of the city.
A child looking at a tablet

Access Centers

Providing families without childcare a safe space for digital learning.

Out-of-School Time (OST)

Connecting families with after school, weekend, and summer programs for Philadelphia children and youth.

Adult Education and Literacy Services

Working with community partners to give adult learners access to education, digital skills training, and a path to job readiness.
Adult man helps teen girl do homework.

E³ Services

Working with local providers to help older youth attain their educational, career, and personal goals.
Reading coach volunteer reading to a young girl

Philly Reading Coaches

Pairing volunteers and young students to build reading skills and confidence at an early age.
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Events

  • Mar
    9
    Event
    Test For All Tuesdays
    11:00 am to 1:00 pm
    Murrell Dobbins High School, 2150 W Lehigh Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19132, USA
    Event

    Test For All Tuesdays

    March 9, 2021
    11:00 am to 1:00 pm, 2 hours
    Murrell Dobbins High School, 2150 W Lehigh Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19132, USA
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    Free COVID-19 testing for all residents is now available at Dobbins. No appointments required, walk-ups welcome
  • Mar
    10
    Event
    Fresh For All Wednesdays
    12:30 pm to 1:30 pm
    Greater Enon Missionary Baptist Church, 1854 N 22nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19121, USA
    Event

    Fresh For All Wednesdays

    March 10, 2021
    12:30 pm to 1:30 pm, 1 hour
    Greater Enon Missionary Baptist Church, 1854 N 22nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19121, USA
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    Get your fruits and veggies! This weekly produce stand is free to all, and runs weather dependent. Find it in front of the school. Operated by Philabundance. Learn more

    Save the date on Facebook

    Call 215-227-4421 for information on possible weather dependent cancellations.
  • Mar
    13
    Event
    Virtual Get Fit Saturdays
    9:00 am to 10:00 am
    Zoom Link
    Event

    Virtual Get Fit Saturdays

    March 13, 2021
    9:00 am to 10:00 am, 1 hour
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    Get Fit Saturdays are back! Join your Dobbins community virtually every Saturday for Zumba, line dancing, parenting classes, and more! Email Charles Reyes at Charles.Reyes@phila.gov to get your Zoom code and get ready to have fun!

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