Bethany Children’s Home
In our unique and specialized programs, youth have access to a variety of therapeutic, spiritual, and cultural services in addition to recreational activities. Youth reside on campus in one of our historic cottages with dedicated team members and resident advisors. Explore the tabs above to learn more about Bethany Children’s Home, how we support local youth, and how you can help us help youth succeed in their goals to be reunified in the community!
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
Bethany Children’s Home is affiliated with many industry and community organizations, including:
- Lebanon Valley Chamber of Commerce
- Greater Reading Chamber Alliance
- Lancaster Chamber
- Pennsylvania Council of Children, Youth & Family Services
- Society for Human Resource Management
- Pawsitive Hearts Pet Therapy
Core Values
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The support we receive from community partners and donors ensures we can continue to help children in their healing journey.
Latest News
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BCH Earns Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health
Mental Health America (MHA), the nation’s leading nonprofit dedicated to promoting mental health, well-being, and prevention, has recognized Bethany Children’s Home as a 2026 Gold Seal recipient of the Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health. The Bell Seal for Workplace...
Campus Improvements and Renovations
At Bethany Children’s Home, our cottages are more than buildings – they are places where children find safety, stability, and hope. Within these spaces, youth begin their journey toward healing and a brighter future. Many of our cottages and other buildings are...
Meet Nick Hill
Meet Nick Hill, Bethany’s current Deputy CEO | CHRO and future President/CEO, in an article with Bold Journey! Read the article now by visiting: https://boldjourney.com/meet-nick-hill/
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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