
SCO News
SCO Staff and Youth Honored at 12th Annual LGBTQAI+ Ally Awards
November 20, 2024 / Independent Youth News
NYC Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) honored individuals who have done exceptional work on behalf of LGBTQAI+ youth in the child welfare and juvenile justice systems. 2024 LGBTQAI+ Ally Awards Honorees included two staff and one youth from SCO Family of Services: Above and Beyond Award – Provider Agency…
Read MoreSCO Family of Services’ 35th Annual Treiber Memorial Golf Outing Raises Over $500,000 for New Yorkers in Need
October 30, 2024 / Independent Youth News
Garden City, NY – October 30, 2024 – SCO Family of Services is thrilled to announce the success of its 35th Annual Treiber Memorial Golf Outing, held October 24th at The Creek and Meadow Brook Club, two of Long Island’s premier courses. This year’s outing raised over $500,000 to support…
Read MoreWebster Expands Finance Lab with $100,000 Grant to SCO Family of Services
September 18, 2024 / Independent Youth News
SCO is the only funding recipient on Long Island to collaborate with the Bank on its financial empowerment program STAMFORD, CT Sept. 18, 2024 – Webster Bank is expanding its Finance Lab collaborations with three new partners to provide financial empowerment programs to hundreds of students in low- to moderate-income…
Read MoreSCO Partners with NYC Department of Correction and Department of Youth and Community Development to Pilot Rikers Island Fatherhood Initiative
July 29, 2024 / Independent Youth News
SCO Family of Services is proud to be part of a new pilot program, The Rikers Island Fatherhood Initiative, a partnership between SCO’s Young Adult Workforce Program (YAWP) and Fathers’ Program, the NYC Department of Correction (DOC), and the NYC Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD). This program is…
Read MoreSCO Off To College Program Holds Teen Wellness Expo
June 26, 2024 / Independent Youth News
SCO’s Off To College program held its first Teen Wellness Expo in Brownsville, Brooklyn. Off To College engages seventh graders – college students, including GED students, in community service projects, career awareness, and college and other learning advancement preparations. The program partnered with New Yorks Edge and Brownsville Academy High…
Read MoreCongratulations SCO Forward Journey College Graduates!
June 26, 2024 / Independent Youth News
Congratulations to SCO Forward Journey participants Lamar, who received his Master’s degree, and Kervin, Marvin, and Carlos, who earned Bachelor’s degrees. Forward Journey works with youth in foster care on education, career, and life skills goals to help prepare them for a successful future. Screensavers – 1 Lamar graduated with…
Read MoreSCO Staff Members Recognized for Outstanding Work
May 16, 2024 / Independent Youth News
SCO Family of Services is proud to announce that three of our exceptional staff members, Yasmine Blair, Karen Cardoza, and Windy Vargas, received Excellence in Practice Awards from NYC Administration for Children’s Services (ACS)! ACS gives out the awards to highlight outstanding work done by staff at foster care provider…
Read MoreSCO Family of Services’ Inaugural Inspiration Ball Ignites Hope and Inspires Change for New Yorkers in Need
May 10, 2024 / Independent Youth News
Garden City, NY – SCO Family of Services, a leading provider of essential human services for more than 125 years, held its inaugural Inspiration Ball – “Igniting Hope and Inspiring Change” at the Garden City Hotel on May 2nd. Funds raised at the annual event will help SCO provide vital…
Read MoreSCO Family of Services Holds “Get to Know SCO” Open House
March 21, 2024 / Independent Youth News
On March 14th, SCO Family of Services held an Open House at the administrative headquarters in Garden City. The event was an opportunity for friends and community members to stop by and get to know a little more about SCO. Staff from SCO’s Long Island programs were on hand to…
Read MoreSuzette Gordon and Shamise Harvin Honored as Power Women of Queens
March 19, 2024 / Independent Youth News
SCO Family of Services President and CEO, Suzette Gordon, has been named a Power Woman of Queens, and Career Readiness Specialist, Shamise Harvin, has been named a Power Woman Rising. Each year, Schneps Media recognizes extraordinary women who make Queens a thriving place to work, live and do business. Suzette…
Read MoreRingling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Gives On-site Performance for SCO After School Students
February 23, 2024 / Independent Youth News
Students in SCO Family of Services’ After School program at the Beacon at MS 35 were treated to a special appearance by performers from the legendary Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey’s “Greatest Show on Earth!” The youth got an up-close look at some incredible acts from…
Read MoreNorthwell Health, NYC Administration for Children’s Services, Center for Fair Futures & Foster Agencies Launch Program to Improve Health Services for Young Adults Transitioning out of Care
December 15, 2023 / Independent Youth News
Kicking off in Queens, NY, a new public-private partnership pilot program will complement the Fair Futures advocacy by connecting young adults transitioning out of foster care to health care Northwell Health, New York State’s largest health system, the New York City’s Administration for Children’s Services (ACS), the Center for Fair…
Read MoreThe Divine Nine Hosts Toy Drive for SCO Families
December 11, 2023 / Independent Youth News
The Divine Nine, a coalition of nine sororities and fraternities, came together to host a party and toy drive for SCO Family of Services youth and families. QUEENS, NEW YORK (December 11, 2023) — The Divine Nine sororities and fraternities came together December 6th to throw a holiday party for…
Read MoreSCO Family of Services Celebrates Grand Opening of Journey Chic Boutique Operated by Youth in Foster Care
November 29, 2023 / Independent Youth News
SCO Family of Services Received a $25,000 Grant from the Amazin’ Mets Foundation to Create Boutique JAMAICA, NEW YORK (December 5, 2023) — SCO Family of Services held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the exciting opening of its Journey Chic Boutique created and operated by young adults in foster care.
Read MoreSCO’s Jennifer Fuchs on OMH Peer Support Panel
October 26, 2023 / Independent Youth News
In honor of Peer Support Celebration Day on October 19th, the NYS Office of Mental Health (OMH) held a peer support Zoom event. SCO’s Jennifer Fuchs, Peer Engagement Coordinator of our High Fidelity Wraparound and Children and Family Treatment Support Services (CFTSS) programs, participated on the OMH panel, serving as…
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