Cora Services

Established in 1971 by Sr. Charity Kohl, a Sister of the Good Shepherd, CORA Services is a private, not-for-profit service organization located in Philadelphia, PA. CORA provides an array of comprehensive professional services focused on prevention, intervention, remediation and referral assistance. School Services: Career Development Counseling Educational Support Occupational Therapy Psychology Speech/Language Community Services: Afterschool Programming and Summer Camps Juvenile Justice System Youth Services Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment and Intervention Parenting Services and Workshops Teen/Young Adult Pregnancy Support Truancy Prevention and Intervention Rooted in a tradition of care and compassion, the Mission of CORA Services is to assist children, youth and families experiencing emotional, academic and social challenges which impede their development and productivity. The Vision of CORA Services is to provide new perspectives, direction, empowerment, and hope for children, youth and families. Sister Charity cared deeply about helping her community, and her vision to help “at-risk” children has grown into a non-profit agency serving more than children and families in the Philadelphia area annually.