Berks County Family Residential Center

About our facility

The Berks Family Residential Center was established in March 2001 as the first facility of its kind in the United States. The family residential concept allows families to remain together while awaiting the outcome of their immigration proceedings. The 85-bed facility is designed to accommodate the needs of families in a non-secure detention setting. Given the wide age range of those housed here, the ability to meet their broad spectrum of needs is a must. School age children attend classes for approximately seven hours a day. In addition, adults can elect to attend English language classes. Recreation, social and spiritual needs are also met through programs within the facility. This is one of two facilities within the ICE Health Service Corps that offer clinicians an opportunity to work with patients in a family practice setting.

Meet our staff and see what we do

Operated by the ICE Health Service Corps, the ambulatory clinic is staffed by U. S. Public Health Service officers and contract personnel. Emphasis is placed on the well being of our population, consistent with our mission to support Immigration and Custom Enforcement initiatives. Parents play an active role in the decision making processing regarding the health care of their children. Our staffing model includes administrative personnel, a physician and mid-level provider, a dentist and dental assistant, clinical social workers, registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, a medical records technician and a pharmacy technician. Staff work together to meet the Division's mission to "protect America by providing health care and public health services in support of immigration law enforcement."

Our Location

Leesport, Pennsylvania is located near U. S. Highway 222, near the city of Reading, which is approximately 10 miles to the East. Located in the lush, rolling hills of Eastern Pennsylvania, there is a wide range of urban, small town and rural settings in which to live. The population of Berks County is approximately 300,000. It has all of the amenities of any large population center, while still preserving a small town feeling.

Places to go, People to see

New York City, Philadelphia, Atlantic City and Washington, DC are all within easy driving distance, as are many beaches and mountains. Historic sites abound in the area, as well as many local areas of interest. Hunting, fishing and hiking opportunities are also readily available. Several institutions of higher education are in the area for those interested in pursuing graduate studies.

To learn more

To find out about employment opportunities with the ICE Health Service Corps in Berks, PA please contact us at the address below: