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!

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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
  • Pennsylvania Council of Children, Youth & Family Services
  • Society for Human Resource Management
  • Pawsitive Hearts Pet Therapy

Core Values

We are now certified as a “Specialized Setting” for victims of trafficking and youth transitioning into adulthood. The specialized setting certification is a component of the federal Family First Prevention Services Act, signed into law in 2018.

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The support we receive from community partners and donors ensures we can continue to help children in their healing journey.

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Fall Fest With The Uptown Band

Fall Fest With The Uptown Band

Join Bethany Children’s Home and The Uptown Band for our annual Fall Fest on Sunday, September 14 from 1:00p.m.-3:00p.m. Enjoy an afternoon of music, food trucks, dancing, local vendors, and so much more! Gates open at 12pm and tickets are $15 per car and can be...

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Tribute Dinner: The Stars Behind Bethany

Tribute Dinner: The Stars Behind Bethany

Bethany is hosting its annual Tribute Dinner on Thursday, October 2, 2025 at IronSpire Events Complex in Adamstown, PA. This annual event serves two important purposes: honoring those who help make Bethany's work possible and raising critical funds for campus...

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Support BCH With Your Redner’s Receipts

Support BCH With Your Redner’s Receipts

Do you shop at Redner’s Warehouse Market? You can support Bethany Children’s Home through Redner’s Save-A-Tape program! Simply use your Redner’s reward card when shopping, collect your receipts, and mail them to: Bethany Children’s Home Development Department at 1863...

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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.
For employment inquiries, email LBracken@bethanyhome.org.

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