SCO News
Surprise Visit from Rapper Jadakiss Brings Holiday Cheer to Youth in Foster Care
December 15, 2021 / Independent Youth News
Christmas came early this year at one of our residences for youth in foster care. Famed rapper/recording artist, Jadakiss, made a surprise visit to the home – bearing bags full of gifts. Jadakiss reached out to Marjorie Etienne, SCO’s Case Planner for the home, letting her know he wanted to…
Read MoreSCO Youth Receive FPWA Scholarships
October 22, 2021 / Independent Youth News
Congratulations to Anastasia, Marvin, Kervin, and Sebastian, four of our fabulous youth in foster care, on receiving FPWA College Scholarships! They were each awarded $1,000 scholarships for the 2021-2022 school year. A virtual ceremony was held to recognize their academic achievements and present their awards. SCO’s Foster Care Education &…
Read MoreOperationBigBookBag Gets Students Ready for School Success
September 1, 2021 / Independent Youth News
SCO Family Foster Care program partnered with The Nu Beta Sigma chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. for OperationBigBookBag, where 100 book bags filled with school supplies were donated to help our students get the new school year off to a good start. Over 60 of our youth attended…
Read MoreOff to College Program Gets Freshmen off on the Right Foot
August 26, 2021 / Independent Youth News
SCO launched a new Off to College program that offers incoming college freshmen a variety of college preparation and career workshops, community service events, support, resources and a college package of essential items needed for the next step of their journey. It also creates an ongoing support community for aspiring…
Read MoreSCO Awarded $15,000 from National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Grants for Arts Projects
August 26, 2021 / Independent Youth News
SCO Family of Services has received $15,000 in funding from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Grants for Arts Projects, Arts Education program. This funding supports teaching artists associated with Arts Forward, a year-round multidisciplinary arts education program created and run in partnership with Brooklyn-based arts education nonprofit…
Read MoreReal As Me Girls Empowerment Workshops Culminate with Pop-Up Shop for Young Entrepreneurs
July 28, 2021 / Independent Youth News
Family, friends and supporters of young women in SCO’s Bethany program for young mothers in Foster Care were on hand for a Pop-Up Shop where the young ladies showcased products from their newly-formed businesses. The Pop-Up Shop was the culmination of SCO’s Real As Me program, a series of bi-weekly…
Read MoreSCO’s Young Adult Workforce Program Introduces Empowerment Workshops
January 22, 2021 / Independent Youth News
SCO’s Young Adult Workforce Program has introduced monthly Empowerment Workshops to prepare youth in the program for employment and educational opportunities as they transition into the community. The Young Adult Workforce Program helps young adults 18-21 years old currently and/or previously in NYC DOC custody prepare for the future by…
Read MoreSCO Receives Young Men’s Initiative (YMI) Award to Support Peer Tutoring Program
December 3, 2020 / Independent Youth News
SCO Family of Services has been awarded a $20,000 grant from the New York City’s Young Men’s Initiative (YMI) that will be used to provide mentoring, academic tutoring, and social-emotional support to youth in foster care. This grant comes through a partnership between YMI and NYC’s Neighborhood Opportunity Networks (NeON)…
Read MorePartnering for a Brighter Future
October 29, 2020 / Independent Youth News
On October 15th, SCO Family of Services joined with Community Solutions, The Brownsville Partnership and the greater Brownsville community for a virtual Open House. The online event served to introduce local residents to our agency, our Brooklyn Youth Center (BYC), and other programs that focus on children, youth development, and…
Read MoreSioban’s Ceilidh Supports SCO’s Career Readiness Initiative
March 17, 2020 / Independent Youth News
Irish eyes were smiling as friends of SCO gathered for Sioban’s Ceilidh, a reception in memory and honor of longtime SCO employee Sioban Rack, to benefit SCO’s Career Readiness Initiative. Ginnie Treiber, Laura Gay, and Grace Del Gadio served as event Co-Chairs. The Irish themed benefit was held March 11th…
Read MoreSCO Family of Services Raises Record $89,000 at 38th Annual Madonna Heights Golf Classic
June 18, 2018 / Independent Youth News
Dix Hills, NY Friends of SCO Family of Services’ Madonna Heights programs teed up June 7th for the 38th Annual Madonna Heights Golf Classic at the Woodside Club in Muttontown, Long Island, raising a record $89,000 to support the vital work of Madonna Heights to teach, strengthen and…
Read MoreFoster Care Youth Sharpen Skills On and Off the Court
June 5, 2018 / Independent Youth News
Queens, NY Young men in our family foster care and residential programs honed their court skills recently at a basketball clinic hosted at our Ottilie gym and run by current and former professional basketball players. There was a mentorship component as well as players and youth shared past experiences and…
Read MoreSCO Family of Services Family Dynamics’ 8th Annual Art, Wine & Design Auction Supports After School and Family Support Programs in Brooklyn
June 1, 2018 / Independent Youth News
Brooklyn, NY More than 125 local art, wine and design lovers gathered at the Lightbox in Manhattan April 23rd for the 8th Annual SCO Family Dynamics Art, Wine & Design Auction to raise awareness and funds for community-based family and after school programs in Central Brooklyn. The evening’s silent and live…
Read MoreFoster Care Youth Sharpen Skills On and Off the Court
May 25, 2018 / Independent Youth News
May 25, 2018 – Queens, NY Young men in our family foster care and residential programs honed their court skills recently at a basketball clinic hosted at our Ottilie gym and run by current and former professional basketball players. There was a mentorship component as well as players and youth…
Read MoreFoster Care Mentoring Program featured in Represent
April 26, 2018 / Independent Youth News
SCO introduced an innovative mentoring program that pairs young people in foster care with mentors who share similar experiences, as former foster youth. The year-long program culminated in a farewell dinner that was documented by Represent Magazine. Read the full story
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