The Children's Home of Reading

🚨Spots have been claimed! 🚨

Don’t worry if you missed the sign ups! We have plenty of fun including goat snuggling, bounce houses, a train, food trucks and more! Stop by and enjoy the day with us!

🐐 Two Goat Yoga Spots Just Opened Up! 🧘‍♀️

Great news! We just had 2 spots become available for our 12:30–1:30 PM Goat Yoga session at Goats & Floats!

If you've been hoping to join the fun, now's your chance! Grab your spot before they're gone.

Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054BA4AC2CA1FCC52-61964061-goats #/

We can't wait to see you on August 29th for an afternoon of goats, yoga, and fun!

A huge thank you to Henry Schein, Inc. for their generous donation of 350 backpacks filled with school supplies!

These backpacks have been distributed across CHOR Youth & Family Services' programs, helping children, youth, and families start the school year with the tools they need to succeed.

Your generosity is making a real difference in the lives of those we serve. Thank you for investing in our community and helping build brighter futures!

🐐 Love goats? Want to make a difference in your community?

We're looking for volunteers for Goats & Floats on Saturday, August 29!

Volunteers are needed for:
• Goat Experience Assistant
• Check-In
• Parking
• Event Support

Whether you're greeting families, helping with activities, or spending time at our popular goat experience, you'll play an important role in making this a fun day for local families.

Sign up to volunteer here:
https://volunteer.bloomerang.co/JE/mxm0rxvv6blbgf

Thank you for supporting CHOR Youth & Family Services—we couldn't do it without amazing volunteers like you!

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Goats. Root beer floats. Food trucks. Bounce houses. Train rides. Need we say more? 🐐🥤

Join CHOR Youth & Family Services for our first-ever Goats & Floats on Saturday, August 29 from 10am-2pm at Jim Dietrich Park!

Bring your family and friends for a day filled with:
🐐 Goat yoga & goat snuggles
🥤 FREE root beer floats
🌮 Food trucks
🎈 Bounce houses
🚂 Train rides
🎶 Music
💜 Fun for all ages!

Best of all, admission is FREE!

Tag someone who needs to come with you, and help us spread the word—we can't wait to see you there!

Our youth recently participated in a career exploration presentation led by SFC King and SSG Lamourt, who shared information about military service and the opportunities available through both Active Duty and Reserve components.

During the session, youth learned about educational opportunities, career pathways, financial benefits, and the importance of planning for their future goals. The presentation provided an opportunity for participants to ask questions, learn about different career options, and hear firsthand about the experiences of those who serve.

Following the presentation, youth had the chance to engage in conversation, ask individual questions, and enjoy some snacks and activities.

We appreciate SFC King and SSG Lamourt for taking the time to speak with our youth and help them explore future educational and career opportunities.

A huge thank you to Inside Out Church and Pretzel City Parish, Reading PA for their generous donation of luggage to CHOR Youth & Family Services!

For many of the youth we serve, having their own suitcase or bag may seem like a small thing, but it can make a meaningful difference during times of transition. Your kindness helps provide dignity, comfort, and a sense of belonging to the children and families we support.

We are incredibly grateful for your partnership and commitment to making a positive impact in our community. Thank you for helping us ensure that every young person has a safe place to carry their belongings and a reminder that they are cared for. ❤️

Parents as Teachers and Nurse-Family Partnership have officially kicked off our annual Summer Produce & Dairy Distribution Program!

Over the next 11 weeks, we will distribute more than 1,600 bags of nutritious food to families with young children throughout our community.

There’s nothing we enjoy more than seeing families receive and enjoy fresh, healthy foods that help support their growth and well-being all summer long. 🍎🥕🥛

🚨 Know someone looking for their next opportunity? Or interested in growing your own career? CHOR Youth & Family Services is actively hiring for multiple positions — and we would love your help spreading the word! Tell a friend to tell a friend and help us continue building an amazing team.

We currently have the following open positions available. If you are interested, please visit choryfs.org to apply.

Custodial / Housekeeping
Pay: $15.00 per hour
Requirements: High School Diploma or higher

Clinician
Salary: $60,000–$65,000 annually
Requirements: Master’s Degree or higher

Youth Behavioral Specialist – Full-Time
2nd Shift: 2:00 PM–10:00 PM
3rd Shift: 10:00 PM–6:00 AM
Pay: $20.00–$24.00 per hour (based on education and experience)
Requirements: High School Diploma or higher

Kitchen Staff
Pay: $16.50 per hour
Requirements: High School Diploma or higher
Milieu Supervisor
Pay: $25.00 per hour
Requirements: Associate’s Degree or higher

Registered Nurse (Per Diem)
Pay: $35.00 per hour
$500 Sign-On Bonus after 90 days of employment
Requirements: Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing and licensed to practice nursing.

If there are any questions, please feel free to stop by and visit us at the Career Center at CHOR.

Have a great day, and don’t forget — if you’re interested, apply at choryfs.org and tell a friend to tell a friend!

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A huge thank you to Dorney Park for including CHOR Youth & Family Services in this year's Day of Giving!

Thanks to their generosity, hundreds of children and families connected to CHOR were able to enjoy a day of fun, laughter, and lasting memories together.

We are grateful for community partners like Dorney Park who help create meaningful experiences for the children and families we serve.

Read more about the event below.

Dorney Park welcomes Berks County families through CHOR during annual Day of Giving Hundreds of families connected to Berks County-based CHOR Youth & Family Services spent Sunday creating memories at Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom as part of the amusement park’s annual Day of Giving. The event brought together more than 4,600 children and family members from across eastern Penns...

What an incredible day at Dorney Park’s Day of Giving!

CHOR Youth & Family Services was honored to be one of the nonprofit organizations selected to participate in this special event. We are grateful to Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom for their generosity, partnership, and commitment to supporting organizations that make a difference in our communities.

A huge thank you to everyone who attended, represented CHOR, and helped make the day such a success. We loved seeing our staff, youth, families, and supporters enjoying a day of fun together.

Thank you again to Dorney Park for creating such a meaningful opportunity for local nonprofits and the families we serve.