BRADFORD COUNTY, Pa (WENY) -- A state grant of more than $125,000 has been awarded to expand Family Violence Prevention in Bradford County.

“This funding will help to ensure parents have the support they need to foster healthy relationships with their children,” said Pickett. “By investing in these vital services, we are not only improving outcomes for families today but also building a safer, more stable future for our local communities.”

According to PA Representatives Pickett and Owlett, the money is going to 'Supporting Area Families Everyday', also known as SAFE, to expand its supervised visitation and parent education program in Bradford and surrounding counties.  They say the grant will support the salary and benefits of the specialists involved in the program.

“Families are the cornerstone of our Commonwealth and society as a whole,” Owlett said. “There’s no greater investment we can make than in programs like this that support families, help parents work through challenging times and protect our children.”

The Towanda based nonprofit expects to increase its service capacity by 25% over the next two years with the help of the funding.