SCO Family of Services is New York’s largest child and family services agency – touching the lives of over 30,000 children and families with a variety of needs throughout New York City and Long Island. Founded in 1895, SCO has been transforming lives for more than a century.

• Developmental Disability Services

We help people with developmental disabilities realize their full potential and become participating members of their community. Learn more.

• Homeless Services

We provide temporary shelter while working to help individuals and families break the cycle of dependence.Learn more.

• Family Counseling and Community Services

We provide a comprehensive range of services to sustain and nurture the family, ensure the well being of the community’s children, and create an environment where youth can emerge as confident, capable adults. Learn more.

• Early Childhood Programs

We give families the tools they need to successfully nurture their babies by offering programs focused on early childhood development and family enhancement. Learn more.

• Foster Care and Adoption

We move families from crisis to safety, using a family-centered approach that facilitates the successful reunification of children and their families. Learn more.

• Youth Services

We empower youth to overcome obstacles on the path to self-sufficiency while working to rebuild family and community connections. Learn more.

• Mental Health Services

We provide the support and coping skills children and young adults with emotional disorders need to live and function in their communities. Learn more.

• Schools

We give children and young adults the tools they need to succeed, operating special education schools and schools for at-risk teens.  Learn more.

• Programs in Public Schools

We provide after-school and community enrichment programs in two Brooklyn neighborhoods – Bedford Stuyvesant and Sunset Park. Learn more.