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“Visions of Movement” Performs at Radio City
May 27, 2022 / SCO News
Visions of Movement, a dance group of young ladies between the ages of nine and thirteen who participate in SCO’s Beacon After School Program in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, performed in Garden of Dreams’ Talent Show in April. The Talent Show, themed “Beyond A Dream”, took place on the Great Stage in…
Read MoreSCO Foster Youth Experience the Sights and Sounds of Philadelphia
May 26, 2022 / SCO News
Twenty-seven youth from SCO’s Foster Care Program took a trip recently to Philadelphia to see the sites of the “City of Brotherly Love.” They were treated to a guided tour of some of its most historic landmarks, such as Independence Hall, Betsy Ross’s House, and Benjamin Franklin’s grave. They also…
Read MoreSCO’s Jennifer Outlaw Participates in Leaders of Color National Summit
May 25, 2022 / SCO News
Photo credit: Building Bridges Initiative SCO Chief Program Officer Jennifer Outlaw participated in a 2-day summit hosted by Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) in partnership with Annie E. Casey Foundation (AECF) of the BBI Leaders of Color workgroup recently in Baltimore, MD. This group is comprised of 22 executive leaders from…
Read MoreSCO Foster Parents Recognized for Outstanding Care
April 26, 2022 / SCO News
We’re thrilled to announce that SCO Foster Parents Olga and Manuel Cerron were recognized as outstanding foster parents by Together We Rise as part of their FOSTER LOVE FRIDAY! The Cerrons received a $1,000 award as part of this honor. Together We Rise, a national non-profit agency, launched FOSTER LOVE…
Read MoreCity & State NY Honors Samantha Sutfin-Gray
April 11, 2022 / SCO News
Samantha Sutfin-Gray, SCO Vice President of Performance and Quality, was recognized by City & State New York as one of their 40 Under 40 nonprofit leaders. Sam joined SCO in September 2019 overseeing the agency’s Performance and Quality Department. She ensures that SCO is serving children, youth, and families as…
Read More#JustPay Campaign Rallies in Support of Human Services Workers
March 18, 2022 / SCO News
On March 10th, SCO Family of Services employees joined over 1,000 fellow human services workers at the #JustPay rally at NYC City Hall. The #JustPay Campaign seeks to implement changes around inequitable pay among human services workers. Human services workers are essential workers. The human services sector has put forth…
Read MoreUnited for Brownsville’s Work Highlighted in Systems Change Webinar
February 10, 2022 / SCO News
United for Brownsville Co-Directors Kassa Belay and David Harrington joined other collective impact leaders as panelists in a recent webinar hosted by the Collective Change Lab (CCL). The discussion was based on CCL’s recent article The Relational Work of Systems Change that was featured in the Stanford Social Innovation…
Read MoreNew York Islanders Highlight SCO Family of Services
February 10, 2022 / SCO News
SCO Family of Services partnered with the New York Islanders as the featured agency in the Islanders’ “Hockey with a Heart” program. The program helps raise awareness and support for community organizations. SCO was highlighted at the NY Islanders/Ottawa Senators game at UBS Arena on February 1st. SCO volunteers and…
Read MoreSCO Family of Services Receives Award from Sterling National Bank to Create Digital Labs at SCO’s Early Childhood Centers in Queens
January 26, 2022 / SCO News
January 26, 2022, Glen Cove, NY – SCO Family of Services was awarded a grant of $40,000 from Sterling National Bank to create Digital Labs—computers and space dedicated to the students, families, and staff—at SCO’s Jerome Hardeman and Corona Early Childhood Centers. The grant will fund the purchase of 18…
Read MoreTheresa Paplin School Students Create Awards for Educators Sorority
December 29, 2021 / SCO News
The National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, a sorority for educators, commissioned Theresa Paplin School’s Dream Factory to create the awards they gave out to essential workers, Sorority of the Year, and scholarship recipients at their Annual Luncheon. The Dream Factory is a printing, laminating, and laser shop where students…
Read MoreSCO Supporters Donate Over 15,000 Holiday Gifts
December 22, 2021 / Uncategorized
Over 150 individuals, groups, organizations and companies donated more than 15,000 gifts to make the holidays special for over 5,000 children, youth, individuals and families throughout New York City and Long Island. Thank you for your generosity and for always being there for those in our care.
Read MoreSurprise 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 MoreMadonna Heights Celebrates Diwali
November 9, 2021 / Madonna Heights News
Madonna Heights School celebrated Diwali by exploring its history and culture. Students participated in activities to learn more about the history of Diwali and distributed “Fun Facts” handouts throughout the campus. They broadened their culinary skills by learning how to cook samosas and make mango lassi, traditional Indian cuisine. The…
Read MoreSCO Off To College Program Co-Hosts Brownsville Family Wellness Fair
October 26, 2021 / SCO News
With funding from NYC Young Men’s Initiative, SCO’s Off to College Program teamed up with Healthy Start Brooklyn, Love Is Key, Umoja Events and The Coco Pauline Company to host the Brownsville Family Wellness Fair on October 16th. More than 30 families attended the event, held at Betsy Head Park,…
Read MoreSCO Staff Receive ACS Excellence in Practice Awards
October 26, 2021 / Uncategorized
Congratulations to SCO Foster Care staff members Mark McCaskill and Ayain Mohamed on receiving NYC Administration for Children’s Services’ (ACS) Excellence in Practice Award! This honor recognizes their hard work, dedication and partnership in serving the children and families in our care. Ayain and Mark were nominated for the award…
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96%
of 12th graders in Family Foster Care graduated high school; 61% are enrolled in post-secondary education
93%
of adults with developmental disabilities living in SCO’s IRAs (group homes) made meaningful connections by participating in community inclusion activities