BCSYES! Baptist Children's Services
Cause Area
- Children & Youth
- Homeless & Housing
Location
57 E.Armat St.Philadelphia, PA 19144 United StatesOrganization Information
Mission Statement
BCS YES! is dedicated to providing quality care to youth. We are committed to instilling a sense of responsibility, accountability and morals in the youth we serve. BCS YES! creates opportunities to improve lives through guidance, love, education, and positive role modeling.
Description
BCSYES! provides quality compassionate care to at-risk adjudicated youth ages 11-18 through community based 24-hour residential programs. BCS operates an emergency shelter and five group homes in Montgomery and Philadelphia Counties with a total capacity of 60 beds, serving up to 450 youth annually. Residents participate in a number of holistic services that meet their need for acceptance, instruction, mentoring, responsibility, structure, and safety. BCS also provides a safe haven for youth in crisis through our Runaway Homeless Youth Program in the emergency shelter.