Intercultural Family Services, Incorporated in Philadelphia, PA

Intercultural Family Services, Inc. is an independent 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 1979 that has spent 45 years serving families and individuals throughout the Greater Philadelphia region. The organization was established with a commitment to addressing the needs of children and families in the area through culturally relevant and community-centered approaches.

The organization provides a broad array of human services including behavioral health services, community well-being and prevention programs, housing counseling, parenting resources, and family-centered support. They operate specific initiatives such as Healthy Start Program, PeerTalks, and Work to Ride. Services are delivered by multicultural and multilingual staff trained in cultural competency, with an emphasis on meeting families where they are and providing support tailored to individual circumstances.

Intercultural distinguishes itself through its explicit commitment to cultural competency and family-centered service delivery across all programs. The organization emphasizes collaborative partnerships with public and private sectors, maintains diversity in hiring and service provision, and operates as an Equal Opportunity Employer and Service Provider. Their core values of effective communication, commitment, quality of services, and trust are embedded in operations.

As a non-profit relying on donations and partnerships, service availability and depth may depend on funding cycles. While the website documents extensive programming, specific eligibility requirements, wait times, and service capacity details are not provided online. Prospective clients should contact the organization directly via phone (215-386-1298) or email (info@ifsinc.org) to discuss specific needs and access to services.