Senator Marty Flynn Announces $491,820 for Children’s Advocacy Center of Northeastern Pennsylvania
Scranton, PA – June 12, 2025 − State Senator Marty Flynn today announced that the Children’s Advocacy Center of Northeastern Pennsylvania has been awarded $491,820 through the State Endowment Act Funds, as approved by the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD).
The grant will support the Rural Medical and Mental Health Pilot Project, a new initiative designed to extend the center’s trauma-informed services into rural areas of Lackawanna County. The project builds on the Center’s longstanding mission to provide child abuse victims with comprehensive medical evaluations, forensic interviews, advocacy, and mental health treatment in a safe, child-focused environment.
The award was part of a broader package of funding initiatives approved by PCCD at its most recent meeting. The State Endowment Act supports community-focused strategies that prevent violence, strengthen victim services, and enhance public safety across Pennsylvania.
Grant Award Detail – Lackawanna County
Children’s Advocacy Center of Northeastern Pennsylvania
- Grant Amount: $491,820
- To support a Rural Medical and Mental Health Pilot Project aimed at expanding access to care for children and families in underserved areas.