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Family & Student Resources


Abuse & Neglect

PA Child Abuse/Neglect Hotline: 1-800-932-0313
PA Adult Protective Services: 1-800-490-8505

Behavioral

- 24/HR Suicide Prevention and Crisis Intervention Service 215-686-4420
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
- Red Nacional de Prevenci’on del Suicidio 1-888-628-9454
- Community Behavioral Health (CBH)
- CBH Provider Directory

Healthcare

Greater Philadelphia Health Action, Inc.
Provides: Medical | Dental | Behavioral

Prevention & Intervention Support

Safety & Support

Poison Control Hotline: 1-800-222-1222

National human Trafficking Resource Center: 1-888-373-7888

National Sexual Assault Hotline (24/7): 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)

School-based Parent Leadership Groups

Parent Association

  • Supports each school through volunteering on campus and at events, fundraising to support school initiatives and promoting activities

School Advisory Council (SAC) (Renaissance Schools only)

  • Parent-led council organized and maintained by the School District of Philadelphia
  • Oversight role is to monitor the school-based charter agreements between the School District of Philadelphia and each Universal Renaissance school
  • Monitor the academic progress of each Universal Renaissance school and report Universal’s progress annually to the District
Dear Universal Charter Schools Community,

All Universal Charter Schools will resume a regular in-person operating schedule on Thursday, January 29, 2026. We appreciate the patience, flexibility, and partnership of our families and staff during the recent weather-related adjustments. As always, the safety and well-being of our scholars and staff remain our top priority.

Sincerely,
Dr. Nixon
Superintendent & CEO
Universal Charter Schools