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
Nicholas
Support for individuals with special needs
“The confidence Nick has grown in the short time he’s been at the group home is amazing." Learn More
Jewelle
Madonna Heights Residential School
"I'm not going to give up because I know they're not going to give up on me." Learn More
Last year,
188
youth and adults with special needs participated in volunteer projects in their community
Last year,
106
children were adopted by loving forever families