
Bethany Program

The Bethany Program consists of group residences located in Brooklyn and Queens, which provide a supportive home environment for pregnant and parenting teens in foster care. Young women in the program are assisted with educational, vocational, and independent living skills acquisition as they develop the necessary parenting skills to provide safe and nurturing care for their children.
Who Can Benefit from this Program
Pregnant teens and teen mothers with custody of their child(ren)
Age Criteria or Other Eligibility Requirements
Ages 15-21; in foster care
How to Access this Program or Service
NYC Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) foster care services
Success Stories

Fatu’s Story
Changing Her Trajectory
At 19, Fatu’s future looks bright. She plans to go to Monroe College in the fall to follow her dream of becoming a lawyer. Learn More

Ryan’s Story
Launching Youth into Successful Careers
At 7 years old, Ryan was removed from his mother’s home and placed in SCO’s Foster Care program. Learn More

98%
of the young adults in our Scattered Site Supportive Housing program were gainfully employed, engaged in school, or both

91%
of women in our residential recovery program remained substance free