Since 1981 the Interagency Council of Norristown, Inc. has been a consortium of human service organizations and individuals whose primary focus is to improve the delivery of and access to human services within the central Montgomery County area.  We believe through the personal contact of human service workers and the free exchange of information those in need are better served.
Until the fall of 1998, a volunteer board of directors had accomplished all of ICN’s programs and work.  In 1998, ICN was recognized as a 501(c)(3) private not-for-profit organization and received funding for a part time coordinator. Two working committees assist the board of directors and the coordinator in accomplishing its goals.  These committees are the Financial and Fundraising Committee, the Program and Professional Development Committee and the Community Education Committee.

ICN is celebrating over 25 years as a health and human service consortium.  Over the years our staple service has been our monthly information and networking meetings.  As we have grown and developed we have added monthly informational newsletters, professional development workshops, school district in-services, the publication of a regional resource guidebook and pamphlet, and involvement in the planning and implementation of social service and community fairs.

Other ICN activities include representing members in regional and county-wide forums, such as the Norristown Area Communities That Care for Youth and Montgomery County Housing Coalition

For over twenty five years ICN has been providing the capacity building infrastructure behind the scenes that helps local human services furnish their essential services. We convene providers to share information, provide training, and offer networking opportunities. We also act as a link on collaborative boards and networks and support public awareness of the human service issues that will improve the quality of life for those who live in central Montgomery County. Our goal is to support local human service agencies in providing the best services possible.

STAFF

Coordinator:

• Linda Bean
  • ICN
  • PO Box 697
  • Norristown, Pennsylvania 19404
  • (610) 270-2902
  • (610) 630-5139 fax
  • icn@icnconnections.org

ICN BOARD OF DIRECTORS

President:

• Dave Wilkinson
  • Case Management Director
  • Central Montgomery MH/MR Center
  • 1100 Powell Street
  • Norristown, Pennsylvania 19401
  • (610) 277-9420 X172       
  • davew@centralmhmr.org

Vice-President:

• Janet Dicenzo
  • Assistant Director for Youth Projects and Partnerships
  • Montgomery County Economic and Workforce Development
  • 1855 New Hope Street
  • Norristown, Pennsylvania 19401
  • (610) 270-3429 x220
  • jdicenzo@montcopa.org

Treasurer:

• Linda Defrancisco
  • 504 Coates Street
  • Bridgeport, Pennsylvania 19405
  • starrdefran@aol.com        

Directors:

• Rita Cupingood
  • Community Consultant
  • 3116 Nottingham Road
  • Norristown, Pennsylvania 19403
  • Ritagood@aol.com

• Eleanor Dill
  • Community Environmental Coordinator
  • Montgomery County Health Department
  • 1430 DeKalb Street
  • PO Box 311
  • Norristown, PA  19404-0311
  • (610) 278-5117 x6714
  • edill@montcopa.org

• Jim Haig
  • Project Director
  • Safe Schools/Healthy Students Initiative
  • Norristown Area School District
  • 401 N. Whitehall Road
  • Norristown, PA  19403
  • (610) 630-5149
  • jhaig@nasd.k12.pa.us

• Bonnie Johns
  • Resource and Referral Manager
  • Child Care Information Services of Montgomery County
  • Human Service Center
  • 1430 DeKalb Street
  • Norristown, Pennsylvania 19404-0311
  • (610) 292-4991
  • bjohns@montcopa.org

• Nancy Mellon
  • Director\
  • New Choices/New Options
  • Montgomery County Community College
  • 340 DeKalb Pike
  • Blue Bell, Pennsylvania 19422
  • (215) 619-7390
  • nmellon@mc3.edu

• Julie O’Connor
  • Norristown Family Center Director
  • Carson Valley Children’s Aid
  • 1314 DeKalb Street
  • Norristown, Pennsylvania  19401
  • (610) 279-2755 x372
  • joconnor@cvca-pa.org

• Leonis Perone
  • Clinical Director
  • Family Services
  • 3125 Ridge Pike
  • Eagleville, Pennsylvania 19403
  • (610) 630-2111 x225
  • lperone@fsmontco.org

• Jane Mohler Pigott
  • Homeless Site Coordinator
  • Montgomery County Intermediate Unit
  • 1605-B West Main Street
  • 'Norristown, Pennsylvania 19403
  • (610) 755-9333
  • jpigott@mciu.org

• Larry Reed
  • Site Manager
  • Montco SAAC and Adult Day Care Center
  • 536 George Street
  • Norristown, Pennsylvania 19401
  • (610) 275-1960 x16
  • Lxr01@montcosaac.com

• Karen Shanoski
  • Community Resident
  • 1690 Magnolia Lane
  • Norristown, Pennsylvania 19403
  • (610) 539-7565
  • shanoski@comcast.net

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