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Honoring Former Executive Director Douglas O’Dell
September 26, 2019 / SCO News
A crowd of staff, Board members, and friends of SCO Family of Services, a leading provider of essential human services for nearly 125 years, gathered to honor former SCO Executive Director Douglas O’Dell for his unwavering commitment to improving the lives of children, youth, and families across Long…
Read MoreSCO Madonna Heights Opens New Library for Clients and Staff
September 25, 2019 / Madonna Heights News
SCO’s Bagatelle Library at Madonna Heights is officially open to all SCO clients and staff. The Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was a grand success! Thanks to our supporters and hardworking volunteers for donating books and converting the room into an incredible space. The library was named after the mansion where…
Read MoreSCO Family of Services Recognized by Brooklyn Defender Services for Helping Fathers in Brooklyn Reconnect with Their Families
July 16, 2019 / SCO News
Brooklyn Defenders Services honored SCO for their comprehensive Fatherhood Program that provides support and parenting classes to fathers in Brownsville, Bed-Stuyvesant and East New York. Brooklyn Defender Services honored SCO Family of Services for the success and widespread influence of its Fatherhood Program. The award was accepted by Fatherhood…
Read MoreSoaring to New Heights at the 2019 Annual Benefit!
June 24, 2019 / SCO News
Hundreds of SCO Family of Services’ friends and supporters came together on Thursday, June 20th at the Cradle of Aviation Museum to celebrate SCO’s 2019 Annual Benefit and its dedication to providing life-changing results for New Yorkers in need. SCO honored two longtime supporters, Central Business Systems and Philip J.
Read MoreSCO Foster Youth Visit D.C.
June 11, 2019 / SCO News
Twenty-eight youth from SCO’s Foster Care program got to see our nation’s capital up close thanks to the support of the New York City Council and funding provided through the Wraparound Support for Transitional-Aged Foster Youth Initiative. The youth took a fun-filled four-day tour of Washington D.C. to learn more…
Read MoreAdvocates ask $50M for foster care aid
May 17, 2019 / SCO News
SCO Family of Services and Fair Futures took the steps of Borough Hall to ask the city for funding for youth programs in the foster care program. Fair Futures, a coalition of nearly 100 child welfare agencies, nonprofits, foundations, advocates and young adults are hoping the city will be the…
Read MoreSCO Family of Services Rallies With Fair Futures at Queens Borough Hall
May 16, 2019 / SCO News
Over 4,000 middle and high-school-aged youth are entrusted to the care of New York City through the foster care system, and approximately 600-700 age out of the system each year without a consistent adult to rely on. May is Foster Care Awareness Month, and SCO Family of…
Read MoreSCO Family of Services Honors Iconic Child Welfare Advocate Sister Paulette LoMonaco
April 22, 2019 / SCO News
SCO Family of Services supporters and staff gathered to honor long-time child welfare advocate, Sr. Paulette LoMonaco, at SCO’s first annual “Speakeasy Soiree” at the Mutual of America Building in New York City. Sr. Paulette, who recently retired as Executive Director of Good Shepherd Services, is the…
Read MoreSCO Family of Services Welcomes Six New Members to its Board of Directors
January 25, 2019 / SCO News
SCO Family of Services is pleased to announce the appointment of six new members to its Board of Directors. These distinguished business leaders will help SCO advance its mission of helping New Yorkers build a stronger foundation for the future. The new Board Members are: James Beha II – Partner in the…
Read MoreUnited for Brownsville Receives Grant to Support Childhood Literacy
January 23, 2019 / SCO News
United for Brownsville (UB) has been awarded a $95,000 grant from The Sirus Fund to support implementation of the Discover Together: Brownsville initiative. Discover Together: Brownsville will create a neighborhood that seamlessly supports local children’s language and social-emotional development by transforming the places and spaces where children live, learn and…
Read MoreSpeak Your Truth Open Mic
January 23, 2019 / SCO News
Last week, The Kite presented “Speak Your Truth Open Mic,” hosted by Octavia Yearwood, Author and Motivational Speaker. There is an old saying that “courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen,” and that was exactly what…
Read MoreBrownsville Women Entrepreneurs Hold First Annual Market Place
January 22, 2019 / SCO News
Our first ever Brownsville Women Entrepreneurs Market Place was a success! More than 30 women representing a variety of local businesses were on hand to showcase their products and services to a wider audience, learn how other businesses market themselves and network with other entrepreneurs. The Market Place was the…
Read MoreSCO WellBabies Project to Support Infants & Toddlers
January 22, 2019 / SCO News
SCO is excited to launch the WellBabies Project to promote resilience of babies and toddlers of young mothers in our Independence Inn and Bethany programs. These programs serve youth in foster care and runaway and homeless youth – young people who have experienced significant trauma and are at…
Read MoreYale Child Study to Examine United for Brownsville Outcomes
January 22, 2019 / SCO News
United for Brownsville’s initiative, Discover Together: Brownsville, will be the focus for the newly created Yale Child Study Center-Scholastic Collaborative for Child & Family Resilience. Discover Together: Brownsville is a project to support the literacy and social and emotional learning of families with young children in Brownsville, Brooklyn. The Collaborative…
Read MoreExecutive Director Keith Little Shares SCO’s Expertise at NYS Committee Hearing
January 22, 2019 / SCO News
Executive Director Keith Little testified at a recent NYS Assembly Committee on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse hearing – providing his expertise and sharing SCO’s unique role in supporting women struggling with substance use and women and their children impacted by the opioid epidemic. “The demand for these types of services continues to grow,”…
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