Our Mission
OUR PURPOSE: Enriching communities, one family at a time.
Who We Are
Our commitment to caring for children has lasted generations. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the Kelso Home for Girls, Strawbridge Home for Boys, and Swartzell Methodist Home for Children provided a safe and caring place for vulnerable children to live. The operations of these homes eventually merged under one organization structure, called the Board of Child Care, in 1960.
The children who grew up at Kelso, Strawbridge and Swartzell thrived through the decades, and our youth are following this same legacy today. They are leaving the Board of Child Care prepared to meet the world and live healthy, productive lives. Through patience, love and care, we are continuing to help future generations transform themselves and become productive citizens.
A full list of our programs and geographic locations served is available at www.boardofchildcare.org