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.
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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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Top 5 Pioneering Leaders
We’re proud to announce that Nick Hill Deputy Chief Executive Officer & Chief Human Resources Officer is on the cover of Magnate View Magazine as one of the Top 5 Pioneering Leaders Shaping the Future in 2026! We could not be more excited for him to assume as CEO,...
BCH Summer Bash
Bethany Children's Home is re-vamping our Summer Concert Series and turning it into a day-long event! Join us on Saturday, July 25 for our first ever Summer Bash. Grab your lawn chairs and experience the energy of live music from the Josh Squared Quartet and Light up...
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...
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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