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Madonna Heights School Student Wins Statewide Environmental Health Art Contest
December 19, 2019 / SCO News
Shira, a student in SCO Family of Services’ Madonna Heights School in Dix Hills, recently won a statewide art competition sponsored by the New York State Children’s Environmental Health Centers (NYSCHECK). Participants of the contest, Drawing a Healthy New York, were asked to submit a drawing based on…
Read MoreSCO Staff Honored
December 18, 2019 / SCO News
Four staff members from SCO Family of Services received “Worker of the Year” awards from the New York State Coalition for Children’s Behavioral Health. Congratulations to all and thank you for your commitment to helping the children and families in our care. Kevin Boyd, Assistant Principal, Theresa Paplin School Juzel…
Read MoreThe Gift of The Holidays in Sea Cliff
December 11, 2019 / SCO News
For more than three decades in Sea Cliff, The Catapano family and a steady group of friends, colleagues, and neighbors have been coming together every holiday season to pack and load duffel bags filled with presents and life essentials for teens and young adults in SCO Family of Services…
Read More‘Tis the Season at SCO Family of Services
December 11, 2019 / SCO News
On Monday, December 9th, SCO staff and their families gathered at Leonard’s Palazzo in Great Neck to ring in the holiday celebrations. The evening included a fun photo booth with props, buffet-style dinner, and a live DJ. To add to the excitement, SCO employees received a raffle ticket upon…
Read MoreSCO Families Celebrate the Holiday Season in Style!
December 10, 2019 / SCO News
It’s starting to feel a lot like Christmas! Thanks to the Hornblower NYC team for taking the time to spend the holiday season with our families. Parents, guardians, children, and staff spent the evening on the Hornblower Cruise on the Hudson River where they ate delicious food, danced, enjoyed…
Read MoreSCO Family of Services Awarded Praesidium Reaccreditation
November 25, 2019 / SCO News
SCO Family of Services has been awarded with Praesidium Reaccreditation. The new Accreditation period will run through October 2022. This rigorous process publicly demonstrates SCO’s commitment to safety and shows that it subscribes to the highest safety standards, ensuring the safety of our consumers and the protection of our staff.
Read MoreA Gridiron Classic: The Westbrook Turkey Bowl
November 25, 2019 / SCO News
Feathers were flying at Westbrook Preparatory School’s annual Turkey Bowl, where students and staff teamed up for a friendly game of football. Parents, staff and fellow students lined the sidelines to cheer them on in the very festive, highly competitive affair. The Green Team pulled out the victory over…
Read MoreNew York State Assembly Speaker Heastie Visits SCO
November 25, 2019 / SCO News
New York State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie met with President and CEO Keith Little, SCO leadership, and staff on a recent visit to SCO’s Bronx campus serving youth in SCO’s care. Together, the SCO and Speaker’s teams identified potential ways we could collaborate around community service opportunities for our youth…
Read MoreSCO Receives Grants Supporting Programs for Children and Youth
November 21, 2019 / SCO News
SCO recently received funding from Robin Hood, Tiger Foundation and PwC Charitable Foundation, Inc. in support of a variety of services for children and youth. Robin Hood awarded SCO Family of Services an $875,000 renewal grant that provides support for our three Transfer Schools: Bronx Arena High School East…
Read MoreSCO’s Women Entrepreneurs Fall Pop-Up Shop in Brownsville
November 20, 2019 / SCO News
Last week, ten Women Entrepreneurs exhibited at the Fall Pop-Up Shop at The Gregory Jackson Center in Brooklyn. The Pop-Up Shop showed off the talents and wares of local exhibitors including a local street vendor, an SCO employee in Brownsville, a caretaker at a preschool, community members from the…
Read MoreKeith Little Recognized In The 2019 Nonprofit Power 100
November 19, 2019 / SCO News
Congratulations to Keith Little, President & CEO of SCO Family of Services, on being recognized as one of the top 100 figures making a difference for New Yorkers in need. Keith was included in City & State’s annual list of The 2019 Nonprofit Power 100. Keith made a…
Read MoreSCO’s CARE Talks – “When They See Us Now”
November 13, 2019 / SCO News
On November 8th, more than 120 staff came together on our Madonna Heights campus to participate in SCO’s CARE Talks, the second in a series of CARE (Committee Advocating for Racial Equity) open forums. Participants viewed a screening of Oprah Winfrey’s “When They See Us Now” – a discussion of…
Read MoreArt Therapy Exhibit at Sea Cliff Library Showcases Talents of Children and Young Adults
November 12, 2019 / SCO News
SCO Family of Services celebrated the opening of a new art exhibit at the Sea Cliff Library that showcases artwork by children and young adults from SCO’s Robert J. McMahon Children’s Center. Sea Cliff Mayor Edward Lieberman was among the guests in attendance at the opening reception on November…
Read MoreShirlene McGee Recognized at the NY Alliance Conference
November 11, 2019 / SCO News
Congratulations to Shirlene McGee, Direct Support Professional (DSP) at SCO Family of Services Wheatley Heights Individual Residential Alternative (IRA). Shirlene was recognized at the NY Alliance – Long Island DSP Conference for her dedication and commitment to improving the quality of life for those with whom she works.
Read MoreSCO’s Foster Care Program Recognized for Excellence
October 31, 2019 / SCO News
Every quarter, the New York City Administration for Children Services (ACS) recognizes agencies for Excellence in Practice and Excellence in Performance. This quarter, SCO’s Foster Care Program received two Excellence in Performance awards. SCO was recognized for high achievement in securing Kinship Guardianship Assistance Program (KinGap) with a relative who…
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