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
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99%
of at-risk families throughout Brooklyn & Queens remained together and stable with family support services
85%
of residents in our group homes for adults with developmental disabilities attended Day Habilitation and receive vocational services