Organizations Filed Purposes:
BETHANNA IS A CHRISTIAN NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES. FOR OVER 75 YEARS, BETHANNA HAS REACHED OUT TO ABUSED, NEGLECTED, AND MEDICALLY NEEDY CHILDREN IN THE GREATER PHILADELPHIA AREA. BETHANNA'S MISSION, AS A CHRISTIAN ORGANIZATION PROVIDES THE HIGHEST QUALITY SYSTEM OF CARE FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN ORDER TO ENSURE SAFETY, RESTORE EMOTIONAL WELLNESS, AND BUILD FAMILY STABILITY.
THE PROVISION OF FOSTER CARE SERVICES
FOSTER CARE - WE BELIEVE THAT CHILDREN CAN BEST REACH THEIR POTENTIAL IN A FAMILY SETTING. MANY OF THE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES BETHANNA SERVES HAVE EXPERIENCED PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, AND/OR SEXUAL ABUSE; AND BEEN EFFECTED BY SUBSTANCE ABUSE, NEGLECT, AND OTHER CHALLENGING LIFE CIRCUMSTANCES. THE FAMILIES ARE AFFECTED BY VARIOUS TRAUMAS THAT IMPACT THEIR DEVELOPMENTAL, BEHAVIORAL, EMOTIONAL OR MEDICAL DEVELOPMENT. BETHANNA WORKS TO ENSURE SAFETY, PERMANENCY AND WELL BEING FOR ALL THE CHILDREN IN OUR CARE. BETHANNA IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING CHILDREN WITH STABILITY, WARMTH, AND SUPPORT UNTIL THEY ARE REUNITED WITH THEIR BIRTH FAMILIES OR ANOTHER PERMANENCY OPTION IS SECURED FOR THEM SUCH AS ADOPTION OR PERMANENT HOUSING.
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH REHABILITATION SERVICES (BHRS) - A COMMUNITY BASED APPROACHED PROVIDED IN PHILADELPHIA, BUCKS, MONTGOMERY, AND DELAWARE COUNTIES, HELPS CHILDREN/YOUTH AND FAMILIES DEVELOP THE SKILLS, CAPACITY, CONFIDENCE, AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY NEEDED TO HANDLE THE CHALLENGES THAT LIFE OFFERS. THIS TEAM APPROACH PROMOTES PARTNERING WITH CHILDREN AND FAMILIES TO UNDERSTAND THEIR STRENGTHS AND CHALLENGES, AS WELL AS DEVELOP STRATEGIES TO MEET THEM WITH COMPETENCE. BHRS ARE PROVIDED IN THE HOME, SCHOOL, AND/OR COMMUNITY FOR THOSE CHILDREN AND YOUTH WHO NEED MORE SUPPORT THAN OUTPATIENT SERVICES CAN OFFER TO MAINTAIN STABILITY IN ONE OR MORE LIFE DOMAIN WHILE ALSO DEVELOPING THE NATURAL SUPPORTS NEEDED TO SUSTAIN THE SKILLS GAINED.
VISITATION - BETHANNA'S VISITATION PROGRAM IS A SPECIALIZED PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES GOAL DIRECTED, SUPPORTED VISITATION TO FAMILIES IN THE CHILD WELFARE SYSTEM. THE PROGRAM OFFERS A CHANCE FOR PARENTS TO MAINTAIN AND STRENGTHEN FAMILT BONDING, DEVELOP CARE GIVING SKILLS, GAIN KNOWLEDGE, OVERCOME PARENTING CHALLENGES, BE MENTORED, BE EMPOWERED, ACCESS COMMUNITY SUPPORT, AND HEAL FRACTURED RELATIONSHIPS THROUGH CONSISTENT GOAL DIRECTED VISITATION. IT CURRENTLY SUPPORTS FAMILIES IN MONTGOMERY, BUCKS, AND LANCASTER COUNTY YOUTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES AGENCIES. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES FLEXIBLE VISITING HOURS AND TIMES, TO ACCOMMODATE SCHOOL AND WORK SCHEDULES. COMMUNITY VISITS, OFFICE VISITS AND IN HOME VISITS ARE OFFERED. SIBLING VISITATION IS ALSO OFFERED FOR SIBLINGS WHO ARE IN BARIOUS PLACEMENT SETTINGS.
Executives Listed on Filing
Total Salary includes financial earnings, benefits, and all related organization earnings listed on tax filing
| Name | Title | Hours Per Week | Total Salary |
|---|
| Karen Hamilton | CEO | 35 | $130,000 |
| Benita P Willaims | VP OF CHILD WELFARE | 35 | $121,673 |
| Gascoyne Jason | CFO | 35 | $85,065 |
| Pastor Bruce Points | TRUSTEE | 2 | $0 |
| Chekemma J Fulmore-Townsend | TRUSTEE | 2 | $0 |
| Raymond Peters | TRUSTEE | 2 | $0 |
| Janet Tyler | SECRETARY | 2 | $0 |
| Michael Weckenman | TREASURER | 2 | $0 |
| Carolyn Hood | VICE PRESIDENT/CHAIR | 2 | $0 |
| Rein Clabbers | PRESIDENT/CHAIR | 2 | $0 |
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