Bethany Children’s Home is Sanctuary® Certified and follows the Sanctuary model of trauma-informed care in our Residential Program. This program is intended for youth who require support and services to obtain skills that enable them to move to a less structured setting or return home. Services include:

Weekly individual therapy and group therapy Family therapy facilitated by Bethany Counseling Ministries Intake health screening Health oversight and referral Psychiatric services on site Psychological services through Bethany Counseling Ministries Drug and alcohol services in conjunction with Caron Counseling Immediate school placement Alternative education program and special education program available through Conrad Weiser School District Bethany Education Coordinator located on Conrad Weiser School District grounds, responsible solely for Bethany youth On-ground tutoring available and mandatory for any student with educational deficiencies Spiritual services, including character and moral development Balanced and restorative justice principles outcomes for JPO youth

Opportunities for community service Sibling placement together, plus sibling counseling Frequent sibling and family visits available Music therapy facilitated by board-certified music therapists Art and crafts facilitated by art education instructor Therapeutic recreation supervised by a Certified Recreation Specialist Ansell Casey life skills assessments Formal life skills training and education for all youth 16 and older Life skills and independent living group for all youth 16 and older Daily life skills training for all youth through cottage living Personalized transition and permanency planning starting at age 16 Assistance with higher education planning Assistance in finding employment and housing

Our campus facilities include an in-ground pool, full gymnasium with fitness center, multi-purpose room, racquetball courts, basketball-volleyball-tennis courts, low ropes course, hiking trails, fishing pond, church, softball field, meditation garden, infirmary and working farm. Bethany Children’s Home follows the house-parent model, and there are on-duty directors on site 24 hours a day.

For more information or to arrange placement, contact Michele Bickleman at mbickleman@bethanyhome.org or 610-589-4501 ext 298