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SCO Welcomes Erase Racism for First Open Forum
August 12, 2019 / SCO News
As part of SCO’s anti-racism initiative, we held our first open forum on race for SCO staff. Erase Racism’s Elaine Gross and Nyah Berg led a thoughtful and informative discussion – “Race Matters: The history of race and why we need to talk about it” that touched on many aspects…
Read MoreSCO President & CEO Keith Little Honored in City & State New York’s Queens Power 100
August 9, 2019 / SCO News
Congratulations to Keith Little, President & CEO of SCO Family of Services, on being recognized as one of the most influential people in New York City’s biggest borough (Queens). Keith was included in City & State’s annual list of The Queens Power 100. Keith was appointed President…
Read MoreSCO Family of Services Receives $100,000 Pinkerton Grant Funding Internships for Youth in Foster Care
August 6, 2019 / SCO News
New Mentored Internship Program to provide work experience and career development opportunities for youth in foster care SCO Family of Services received a $100,000 grant from The Pinkerton Foundation to fund SCO’s Mentored Internship Program for youth in foster care. This exciting new program will support SCO’s focus of providing…
Read More1st Annual SCO Staff Summer Outing Brings on the Fun!
August 1, 2019 / SCO News
SCO Family of Services celebrated its 1st Annual Summer Outing! Trampolines, waterslides, basketball and of course, great food…there was something for everyone at our 1st Annual SCO Staff Summer Outing. The Crestwood Day Camp was the perfect venue for staff and their families to spend an enjoyable afternoon together and…
Read MoreSCO’s Young Adult Workforce Program Honored
July 24, 2019 / SCO News
SCO Family of Services’ Young Adult Workforce Program received a Referral Partner Award from The HOPE Program at their annual awards dinner July 11th at the Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College. The HOPE Awards celebrates graduates and referral partners like SCO that make their success possible.
Read MoreSCO Family of Services Recognized by Brooklyn Defender Services for Helping Fathers in Brooklyn Reconnect with Their Families
July 16, 2019 / SCO News
Brooklyn Defenders Services honored SCO for their comprehensive Fatherhood Program that provides support and parenting classes to fathers in Brownsville, Bed-Stuyvesant and East New York. Brooklyn Defender Services honored SCO Family of Services for the success and widespread influence of its Fatherhood Program. The award was accepted by Fatherhood…
Read MoreSCO’s 2019 College Shower in Brownsville
July 8, 2019 / SCO News
Congratulations to the Class of 2019!!! The college applications have been completed, the acceptance letter came, and graduation day passed, so now what? Preparing for college can be a challenging time for families, considering personal expenses, adjusting to new routines, and living independently. Last week, SCO Family of Services…
Read MoreNassau County Fire Riders 13th Annual “Christmas in June” Toy Run
July 1, 2019 / SCO News
Don’t you wish it was Christmas? Well, Christmas came early for the children at SCO’s Roberts J. McMahon Children’s Center. The Nassau County Fire Riders were joined by hundreds of other motorcycle enthusiasts as they escorted Santa to bring donated toys to distribute to the children and adolescents with…
Read MoreMen from At-Risk Communities Graduate from Award-Winning Fatherhood Program Created by SCO Family of Services
June 27, 2019 / SCO News
Fathers from Brownsville, Bed-Stuy, and East New York graduate from SCO Family of Services’ Father’ Program after completing a 12-week parenting training course. On Tuesday afternoon at a ceremony in Brooklyn, 31 dads graduated from SCO Family of Services’ Fathers’ Program. This unique program has empowered hundreds of fathers who…
Read MoreSCO Partners with Studio in a School Program to Foster Creativity in Brooklyn Preschoolers
June 27, 2019 / SCO News
Parents and teachers gathered to enjoy artwork created by students of SCO Family of Services’ early childhood education center located in Ocean Hill – Brownsville as part of the Studio in a School program supported by Council Member Alicka Ampry-Samuel. SCO’s early childhood programs support the development of young children’s…
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