Bethany in State College

Thank you for choosing Bethany! Have you gathered all the information and decided to be a partnership parent in foster care? Are you interested in being a foster or adoptive parent to an older child or teenager? Would you be open to adopting a child with special medical needs? This is the first important step in your commitment. Will it be challenging? Sometimes. Will it be rewarding? Yes! Come be part of our team. Register today for our next virtual foster care and adoption orientation! At Bethany, we believe that family changes everything and everyone deserves a family!

Central Pennsylvania area. This is an online event (via Teams). In this Teams meeting, we will discuss the Safe Families ministry and how you and your church can help families in your community who find themselves in a temporary crisis. Contact [email protected] for more information.

Thank you for choosing Bethany! Have you gathered all the information and decided to be a partnership parent in foster care? Are you interested in being a foster or adoptive parent to an older child or teenager? Would you be open to adopting a child with special medical needs? This is the first important step in your commitment. Will it be challenging? Sometimes. Will it be rewarding? Yes! Come be part of our team. Register today for our next virtual foster care and adoption orientation! At Bethany, we believe that family changes everything and everyone deserves a family!

FOR CENTRAL PA FOSTER CARE/KINSHIP FAMILIES AND STAFF - these trainings are not open to the public This is a Crisis Prevention Intervention training using the Safe and Positive Approaches™ curriculum. Safe and Positive Approaches is a training program that aims in the preventing and diffusing of crisis situations. This program focuses on intervention strategies including physical maneuvers, holds and manual restraints. We will be going through the Safety Techniques and Personal Emergency Interventions. Part 1 focuses on de-escalation techniques to prevent crises. Part 2 will be practicing techniques on your partner. IMPORTANT: You must complete Part 1 and Part 2 to receive full credit. Please wear comfortable clothing and shoes.

FOR CENTRAL PA FOSTER CARE/KINSHIP FAMILIES AND STAFF - these trainings are not open to the public This is a Crisis Prevention Intervention training using the Safe and Positive Approaches™ curriculum. Safe and Positive Approaches is a training program that aims in the preventing and diffusing of crisis situations. This program focuses on intervention strategies including physical maneuvers, holds and manual restraints. We will be going through the Safety Techniques and Personal Emergency Interventions. Part 1 focuses on de-escalation techniques to prevent crises. Part 2 will be practicing techniques on your partner. IMPORTANT: You must complete Part 1 and Part 2 to receive full credit. Please wear comfortable clothing and shoes

Central Pennsylvania area. This is an online event (via Teams). In this Teams meeting, we will discuss the Safe Families ministry and how you and your church can help families in your community who find themselves in a temporary crisis. Contact [email protected] for more information.