Bethany Christian Services
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Contact Information
610 Old York Road
Suite 220
Jenkintown, PA 19046
United States
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Suite 220
Jenkintown, PA 19046
United States
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 9 AM-5 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM-5 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM-5 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM-5 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM-5 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Being a foster parent is so much more than loving a child in your home. It’s also showing kindness to a family when they need it most.
It’s giving a child a safe place to land during a hard, scary time when they’re away from home. And it’s showing compassion to a parent who is likely overwhelmed, scared, and without a lot of support.
It’s helping a child stay connected to the only home they’ve ever known, in whatever way it’s safe to do so, and cheering on a family that’s living out a comeback story.
At Bethany, our heart beats for family. We want to see families strong, supported, and together. But we know there are times when families face challenges—and children need care.
That’s why we’re seeking foster parents who believe in families too.
Services and information
- Traditional Foster Care
- Emergency Foster Care
- Respite Foster Care
- Adoption
Requirements to become a foster parent
You must meet minimum requirements to provide foster care in Pennsylvania. Foster parents for children in need must:
- Be a minimum of 21 years old
- Pass a criminal background check with fingerprinting
- Have time and energy to devote to fostering
- Live in a safe and healthy environment
- Prove good health through a medical examination/physical
- Maintain financial stability
- Clear all home safety requirements
- Complete required pre-service training hours
- Finish the Home Inspection
After fulfilling all requirements during the approval process, licensed foster parents can welcome a foster child into their home. To maintain a valid license, foster parents must also participate in ongoing training each year.
All adults who are living in homes with foster children in Pennsylvania must pass a required criminal background check and fingerprinting. This includes adult children who are family members living at home.
There are other, more detailed requirements for foster homes, such as having a flushing toilet and an operable phone. Prospective foster parents will learn more details during foster parent orientation.
Once you've decided to foster, you can contact a public or private foster agency or the Pennsylvania State Resource Family Association. Foster agencies screen and train prospective foster families and ensure applicants are good candidates for foster care.
Ratings and Reviews
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Jun 05, 2019
I don't have the words to describe the wonderful experience we've had with Bethany Christian Services. We are a resource family, and we have been blown away by the level of support we've received on all levels, especially from our caseworker!
Jun 05, 2019
As a long time foster parent versed in foster care I was very dissatisfied with the support we received from Bethany. Their staff is nice but they value their relationship and “business” with the county over their relationship with their foster parents. They remind you this is one case and they have many with the county. When county workers are disrespectful do not expect them to support you or report it to administrators at the county.
After years as foster parent with another agency being with Bethany was the first time as a foster parent I felt like an island.
Jun 05, 2019
Even though I have nothing to compare this agency to because this is the first and only agency I have been with I do hear stories about other agencies and that makes me happy I chose Bethany you guys are awesome I have 0 complaints. Just keep being the awesome people you are.
May 30, 2019
We could not speak highly enough of Bethany Christian Services. We have worked with them through parts of three adoption processes. Their communication and attentiveness was always excellent. The education, emotional support and assistance was unmatched! We felt well prepared and well supported throughout the good and the hard parts of each process. They spent considerable time with us discussing our options and needs before we paid any fees. That made a huge impact on us. I would recommend Bethany and particularly this branch to anyone looking into adoption.
May 21, 2019
My wife and I love Bethany Christian Services in Jenkintown! The staff and the support through our adoption process was phenomenal. We will forever appreciate the love and care shown to our kids and family. We would highly recommend them!