The Salvation Army Commenced it's women's social Services in Saskatoon in 1938 with the opening of the Bethany Home and Hospital for single mothers. Over the years the Hospital role was modified and finally in 1975, the hospital section was closed. Bethany Home now opens its doors to young children and teenagers who have no safe home to live in.

MEDICAL

Assistence with medical needs is provided for residents. Prenatal and postnatal classes are provided by a Healthy Mother, Healthy Bay nurse.

EDUCATION

It is important for all young people to continue their education and it is a requirement of the Bethany program. Our young children participate in our "Early Development Program" where the basics are tought in a fun and loving manner. Children who are old enough and able to enroll in a preschool program attend school. Every teenager who lives at Bethany Home is expected to attend school or day programming regularly.

RECREATION

A veriety of activities are offered on special occasions and during school and summer breaks. The young children living at Bethany Home go on regular field trips to the Zoo, on hikes, they attend Children's Library Functions, Baby Song, and many more fun activities that keep them busy and active. The Youth Program is designed to give the youth the skills they need for life. Some activities will be directed at basic skills such as cooking and baking, while others are more directed at taking time out to simply have fun and relax.

SPIRITUAL

A Christian Based program is offered weekly in an informal setting.

COUNSELLING

One-on-one and group counselling is available in all areas. When necessary referrals can be made to other agencies for further counselling.

REFERRALS

Emergency Room and Board referrals are made through Social Services. Maternity referrals are received from Social Services and community agencies. Bethany Home is block funded and therefore all residents must be approved by Social Services.