Gov. Tom Wolf, state Sen. Pat Browne, R-16th, and state Rep. Gary Day, R-187th, have secured a grant of more than $1.9 million from the state’s Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program to support infrastructure improvements on the KidsPeace Orchard Hills Campus, Orefield.

“This is great news for our organization, but even more so for the kids who are served through KidsPeace programming at the Orchard Hills facilities,” said Michael W. Slack, president and CEO.

“This funding will help us continue to fulfill our mission of bringing Hope, Help and Healing to children and families who benefit from our crisis intervention and residential treatment services - services that are in increasing demand as our society recognizes the need to care for our kids’ mental well-being along with their physical health.

“On behalf of Kids- Peace, I want to thank Gov. Wolf, Sen. Browne and Rep. Day for their efforts to support our kids.”

According to Wolf’s office, the RACP grant, totaling $1,918,487, will be used on safety and maintenance projects at the Orefield location.

“Every day, the services that KidsPeace provide make a real impact on the lives of some of our most vulnerable population,” Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Browne said.

“I am proud to work with Rep. Day to help ensure that the staff at KidsPeace have the resources necessary to undertake their critical mission in making a difference in the lives of our children and young adults.”

In 2020, programs at the campus provided mental and behavioral health services to nearly 2,000 individuals.

“KidsPeace helps kids and their families with healing and thriving through the most challenging times in their lives,” said Day, in whose House district the campus is located.

“I’m glad KidsPeace is there to address some of Pennsylvania’s most challenging situations for families and our communities.”

The Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program is a commonwealth grant program administered by the Office of the Budget for the acquisition and construction of regional economic, cultural, civic, recreational, and historical improvement projects.

For additional information on how to get involved, become a foster parent or make a donation, visit kidspeace.org.