Germantown Settlement (GS) was founded in 1884 as a multi-purpose human service agency. The mission of this 501(c)3 non-profit organization is "to develop a community that is healthy and whole, to empower the residents of the Northwest Community, and to combat the problems of poverty..." G.S. enhances the quality of life for more than 200,000 low-to-moderate income residents within the Greater Germantown community annually. Hence, the agency provides comprehensive programs and services out of four community facilities that address the needs of individuals and families, from infants to seniors.

Youth and Children Services provide an array of social service programs and activities aimed at prevention, family stabilization and youth development. Programs include:

• Peer Counseling
• SCOH (Services to Children In Their Own Home)
• Skills for Life/Positive Youth Development (PYD)
• Youth Intervention Project
• After School Program (Francis E. Kelly School)