
Programs
For more than 130 years, SCO has delivered programs and services to New York’s most under-resourced communities, offering long-term, life-changing results. Through our vast network of programs, we offer a continuum of care and services that gets young children off to a good start, launches youth into adulthood, stabilizes and strengthens families, and unlocks potential for children and adults with special needs.
All Programs
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- Housing & Shelters
Brooklyn Youth Center
Provides homeless and at-risk youth and their families with information and access to a variety of services and helps them find temporary housing.
- Housing Assistance
- Family Crisis Prevention
- Youth & Family Resources
- Food Insecurity
- Health & Substance Use Referrals
- 718.685.3850
- Brooklyn
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- Housing & Shelters
Independence Inns
The Independence Inns provide shelter and support for homeless and runaway youth, including young moms with children, to help them become self-sufficient.
- Educational Support
- Employment/Job Readiness
- Independent Living Skills
- Housing Assistance
- Transitional Housing
- Residential Programs
- 718.685.3850
- Brooklyn, Queens
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- Housing & Shelters
Scattered Site Supportive Housing Program
A program for young adults formerly in foster care, ages 18-25, that provides housing and case management support while young adults transition from foster care to independence
- Transitional Housing
- Housing Assistance
- 718.312.6736 or 718.312.6740
- Queens
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- Education
SCO at East New York Middle School of Excellence
After school and summer enrichment services for middle school students include homework assistance, youth development, and weekly instruction in creative/visual arts, performing arts, STEM, literacy, and recreation. ENYMSE is a Community School project.
- After School/Summer Camp
- 347.525.5647
- Brooklyn
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- Education
SCO at PS 5
After school and summer program for elementary school students at PS 5 and neighborhood schools, includes academic enrichment, homework assistance, youth development, and weekly instruction in creative/visual arts, performing arts, STEM, literacy, and recreation
- After School/Summer Camp
- 718.443.8527, 917.280.3834
- Brooklyn
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- Education
- Family & Community Supports
SCO Beacon at MS 35
After school, summer camp, and community programming are offered at SCO’s Beacon Center at MS 35. Activities include academic enrichment, homework assistance, and weekly instruction in creative/visual arts, performing arts, STEM, literacy, and recreation.
- After School/Summer Camp
- Community Center
- 718.674.8320
- Brooklyn
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- Education
- Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities
The Christopher School
A New York State certified special education school that provides a therapeutic and residential setting for children with developmental disabilities
- Residential Programs
- Special Education/Day Schools
- 718.312.5800
- Bronx
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- Education
Tyree Learning Center
A New York State certified special education school for the children and adolescents with developmental disabilities who reside at The Robert J. McMahon Children’s Center.
- Special Education/Day Schools
- 516.629.8200
- Nassau
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- Housing & Shelters
Youth Workforce Initiative
The Youth Workforce Initiative (YWI) is a NYC career development program that prepares young adults, ages 16-24, for today’s professional landscape through a five-day, in-person job and career readiness workshop…
- Employment/Job Readiness
- 718.685.3850
- Brooklyn