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 a family comprised of house parents, support staff 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 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 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 Affiliations
Bethany Children’s Home is affiliated with many industry and community organizations, including:
- Association of Fundraising Professionals
- Greater Reading Chamber Alliance
- Conrad Weiser Rotary
- Hugh Smith and Associates
- Society for Human Resource Management
- Take Heart Counseling and Equine Therapy
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.
You can help us continue our life-changing work.
The support we receive from community partners and donors ensures we can continue to help children in their healing journey.
Latest News
Stay up to date with all things Bethany!
Spring Cleaning Clothing Drive
Spring cleaning with a purpose starts now! Take a look through your closets and begin setting aside gently used clothing and shoes you no longer need. Soon, those items can make a real difference for the youth served by Bethany Children’s Home. We will collect...
BCH Open Job Fair
Join us for an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of youth! Bethany Children’s Home is hosting a Job Fair for Cottage Support Staff, and we are looking for compassionate, dedicated individuals to join our team. We will be hosting open...
Incoming CEO of Bethany, Shares His “Why”
Nick Hill, incoming CEO of Bethany, shares his “why” and how he came to serve at Bethany in this feature in International Business Times. To read the article visit:...
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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