PennCares Support Services

PennCares Support Services PennCares is dedicated to helping individuals of all ages continue to live well and independently. We are here for you.

Penncares' Children’s Programs consist of Early Intervention, Child Development Group, and Preschool. The Children’s Programs strive to focus on children with special needs as well as providing quality learning opportunities for all children in the community. Families of all children are essential partners in the success of our Children’s Programs. Penncares In-Home Program will help you maintain

and gain new independence in the essential daily living elements that includes bathing, dressing, personal care, light house keeping, transportation, shopping, errands and food preparation. Penncares trains all personal care attendants to meet PA DOH and DHS requirements, and retrains them annually. If you are already approved for one of the OLTL waivers, let your service coordinator know you would like to have Penncares provide your services. If you are not on the waiver system, please contact Maximus Referrals at 1-877-550-4227 to check on eligibility.

Join us for -Caring for the Caregiver: Using Self-Care to Combat Compassion Fatigue webinar on August 5th. Register at p...
07/30/2026

Join us for -Caring for the Caregiver: Using Self-Care to Combat Compassion Fatigue webinar on August 5th. Register at penncares.org

Compassion fatigue is characterized by a gradual decline in compassion over time, resulting from a combination of burnout and secondary traumatic stress due to vicarious traumatization from repeated exposure to traumatic material. This training will provide a comprehensive understanding of compassion fatigue, with a focus on how these issues affect individuals in caregiving or helping professions. Participants will learn to define and differentiate between burnout and compassion fatigue, understand their underlying causes, and identify their unique symptoms. In addition, the training will explore protective factors that can reduce the impact of these challenges and guide participants in developing personalized self-care plans. This training will equip participants with the knowledge and strategies needed to prevent and manage compassion fatigue in both their professional and personal lives.

Objectives

Define and understand burnout, vicarious/secondary trauma, and compassion fatigue.
Differentiate between burnout vs. compassion fatigue.
Utilize assessment tools to understand personal levels of compassion satisfaction as well as compassion fatigue.
Understand protective factors and develop a plan of self-care.

PennCares Night at the Senators Game. Thank you to the Board, Trainers, and staff who came out and supported us. Yes, th...
07/24/2026

PennCares Night at the Senators Game. Thank you to the Board, Trainers, and staff who came out and supported us. Yes, the Executive Director, Deborah Allen was interviewed and on the Jumbotron!

☀️ Looking for a fun way to connect with your child this summer?Join PennCares' Mommy & Me Summer Series! Through play, ...
06/19/2026

☀️ Looking for a fun way to connect with your child this summer?

Join PennCares' Mommy & Me Summer Series! Through play, music, movement, hands-on activities, and meaningful family connections, you'll create memories while supporting your child's growth and development.

✨ Free program
✨ Limited to 8 families
✨ Returning families welcome! New activities and content included.

Despite the name, this program is open to any adult caregiver, including parents, grandparents, guardians, and more.

Register today before spots fill up: https://penncares.org/event/mommy-me-summer-series/

PennCares offered Wits Workout to participants today in Allentown thanks to funding from Lehigh Valley Aging in Place.
06/03/2026

PennCares offered Wits Workout to participants today in Allentown thanks to funding from Lehigh Valley Aging in Place.

We were honored to support the VNA of Hanover & Spring Grove’s Annual Butterfly Release. This beautiful event provides f...
06/03/2026

We were honored to support the VNA of Hanover & Spring Grove’s Annual Butterfly Release. This beautiful event provides families and friends with a meaningful opportunity to remember, honor, and celebrate loved ones. Thank you to the VNA for hosting such a special community gathering. 🦋

Tiny caps. Big dreams. 💙🎓Today we celebrated our incredible preschool graduates as they take their next big step forward...
05/21/2026

Tiny caps. Big dreams. 💙🎓

Today we celebrated our incredible preschool graduates as they take their next big step forward. We are so proud of all they’ve learned, the friendships they’ve built, and the joy they’ve brought to our classroom this year.

Congratulations, Class of 2026! ✨

Executive Director, Deborah Allen accepted a grant award tonight at the Foundation for Enhancing Communities, Perry Coun...
05/20/2026

Executive Director, Deborah Allen accepted a grant award tonight at the Foundation for Enhancing Communities, Perry County Community Foundation grantee reception for their project-Dementia Live Education for Perry County’s Front Line Hero’s.

We want to give a HUGE shoutout to the amazing businesses who donated raffle baskets and items for our Family Fun Night ...
05/13/2026

We want to give a HUGE shoutout to the amazing businesses who donated raffle baskets and items for our Family Fun Night & Give Local York event! 💙

Your generosity helped make the event extra special for the families and children in our community!

Please help us thank these wonderful supporters:

iNet Technology Group, LLC.
Chick-fil-A Hanover
Darrell M. Sipe Opticians & Hearing Aids
Rural King Supply
The Goodest Boy - Dog Training & Pet Sitting
COB51 Art Studio
Big Mike's Crabhouse and Grill
Dolphin & Anchor Brew Pub by Aldus Brewing Co.
Sign of the Horse Brewery - Hanover
The Olive Branch
Salinas Mini Mart, LLC
Buffalo Wild Wings (Hanover, PA)
Hickory Falls

PennCares would like to thank our wonderful Teachers in our Hanover office for all the great work they do. It’s Teacher ...
05/06/2026

PennCares would like to thank our wonderful Teachers in our Hanover office for all the great work they do. It’s Teacher Appreciation Week & yesterday was officially National Teacher Appreciation Day. PennCares appreciates their teachers for serving our children in our Child Development Group & PreSchool. Thank you for all you do! 🌼

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Give Local York Family Fun Night on Friday!We loved seeing so many families,...
05/06/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Give Local York Family Fun Night on Friday!

We loved seeing so many families, community members, and local partners come together for such a fun evening.

We are incredibly grateful to our sponsors, volunteers, vendors, first responders, and everyone who donated, attended, shared our posts, or supported PennCares during Give Local York. Your support is helping make the replacement of the aging windows in our Hanover office possible, creating a safer, more welcoming space where children come to learn, play, and grow.

A special thank you to our sponsors:
Janney Montgomery Scott LLC
Fuhrman Creative, LLC
ACNB Bank
M&T Bank

Thank you also to everyone who helped make the evening possible!

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788 Cherry Tree Court
Hanover, PA
17331

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

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