Bethany Children’s Home
Bethany Children’s Home is a Joint Commission-accredited organization, also designated as a specialized setting , providing residential and therapeutic services for youth between the ages of 6 and 21 years old who have experienced some level of trauma in their lives such as abandonment, exposure to crime/violence/poverty, physical abuse, sexual abuse, drug/alcohol exposure and/or continuous placements.
Our Mission
The mission of Bethany Children’s Home is to provide a safe place of nurture, protection, and supportive care to aid our residents in their self-understanding, growth, and healing toward a brighter, healthier future.
Our Vision
Bethany Children’s Home vision is of a community where all youth and staff are safe in their environment and feel safe within themselves. To bring this vision into reality, we provide the resources needed to children and families to work through their losses, enabling them to have a brighter future.
Our Affiliations
- Lebanon Valley Chamber of Commerce
- Greater Reading Chamber Alliance
- Lancaster Chamber
- Pennsylvania Council of Children, Youth & Family Service
Community Partnerships
- Alive Truama Informed Kickboxing & Therapeutic Services
- Society for Human Resource Management
- Pawsitive Hearts Pet Therapy
Core Values
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Latest News
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Celebrating a Legacy of Service: Honoring John Karahuta
At Bethany’s upcoming Tribute Gala, we will honor the individuals and organizations whose dedication have made a lasting impact on Bethany Children’s Home and the youth it serves. This year’s honorees reflect a shared commitment to service, partnership and...
Reserve your Ticket to the Masquerade!
You're invited to Bethany's Tribute Gala: A Night at the Masquerade For many of the youth at Bethany Children's Home, the "mask" they wear isn't about hiding who they are; it's about protecting themselves after experiences that have made the world feel unsafe. Our...
Bethany Children’s Home to Honor John Karahuta and Eastern Alliance Insurance at Tribute Gala
Womelsdorf, PA – July 30, 2026 – Bethany Children's Home is proud to announce that John Karahuta and Eastern Alliance Insurance will be recognized at the organization's Annual Tribute Gala for their outstanding commitment and lasting contributions to the mission of...
Get In Contact With Us
Mailing Address
1863 Bethany Road
Womelsdorf, PA 19567
EIN: 23-1365188
Contact Us
Phone: (610) 589-4501
Fax: (610) 589-5771
Email: info@bethanyhome.org
To make a referral to any of our group home programs, please email Bethany at bethanyreferral@ bethanyhome.org. To expedite the referral process, referring agencies can complete this Placement Request Form and send to the email above.
For Emergency Shelter Referrals ONLY Call 610-589-4501 ext 9.
For employment inquiries, email LBracken@bethanyhome.org.
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