Transforming Lives and Communities

one moment, one choice, one connection at a time.

Programs and Services
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The Lincoln Center (TLC)

TLC is a social enterprise serving the Greater Philadelphia Area. Founded in 1970 by a behavioral health hospital, TLC is an entrepreneurial nonprofit providing innovative education, coaching, and counseling services to individuals and families, as well as grant writing and management services for school districts and universities.

TLC Programs & Services

TLC Leadership Academies

TLC Leadership Academies are licensed and accredited schools serving students in grades 7-12. The Academy @Audubon is accredited by the Middle States Association Commission on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS).

TLC Leadership Academies

TLC Education Institute

TLC Education Institute curates learning experiences that can help students, educators, parents, public servants, and other leaders and teams in the community to build deeper connections and gradually make choices that help others to thrive.

Empowering Positive Choices

TLC Wellness

TLC Wellness offers a safe, welcoming space for healing and growth. Providing individual, couples, and family therapy, along with psychological evaluations, TLC Wellness empowers individuals to live authentically and build fulfilling lives through evidence-based therapeutic approaches.

TLC Wellness

School-Based Services

Counselors & Social Workers

College & Career Coaches

School Climate Coaches

Community-Based Services

Counseling Services

Center for Healing

Violence Intervention & Prevention

Grant Writing Services

TLC Family and Youth partners with clients for grant writing, grant administration, and research and development services.

Grant Writing Services

Our Mission

Through education, counseling, coaching, and consulting, we empower people to make positive choices, meaningful connections, and transformational change.

Our Values

Authentic Engagement

Meaning
Making

Personalized Support

Stimulated
Curiosity

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Content Corner

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The Role of Arts in Emotional and Cognitive Development

July 10, 2025
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Navigating Sibling Rivalry

May 29, 2025
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The Upside of Life with Pets: Child Development and Family Connection

May 7, 2025
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Every moment matters. Every choice counts.

It’s the small actions and meaningful connections that spark transformational change.