The Villa is a specialized residential program for youth who have demonstrated a history of truancy, emotional trauma, family conflict and difficulties in the community. The program strives to empower youth through services geared toward strengthening family relationships and support systems while developing age-appropriate social skills and teaching responsibility.

Founded in 1911 by the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, the facility was originally named St. Mary's Villa for Children and established as an orphanage for boys. In 2001, St. Mary's Villa combined resources with Holy Family Institute in Pittsburgh and gained recognition as a preeminent provider of services for abused and neglected children in the Greater Philadelphia area. The Villa joined PHMC in April 2013.

The Villa currently offers a range of services to address the physical, cognitive, social, educational and emotional needs of youth to help them become productive members of society. Its programming focuses on developing the skills needed for reunifying children with their families and introducing them into the public school system. Services are also available through its daytime school for students from surrounding districts in need of special education.

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