Baptist Children's Services

our story

During the frigid winter of 1873 a little girl died, leaving behind her tiny savings of ninety cents – eleven coins in all. The coins were two quarters, one dime, four half dimes, three three-cent pieces, and one cent.

This is Our Story. It began with a tiny bequest and a big vision to provide aid to poor, homeless children.

The humble gift presented so long ago was, in essence, a form of what we now refer to as Planned Giving. If your thoughts are on estate planning, we ask to be remembered in your Will so that poor homeless children can receive care for generations to come. Thank you.

our board of directors and executive staff

Officers:

Kenneth D. Campbell, President
Rev. Charles W. Quann, V. President
Harold A. Missimer, CPA, Treasurer

Members:

Irene Campbell
Andre Coleman
Carole C. Davis
Alberta Kilmer
Rev. Dale R. Miller
Dr. Charles Philips
Dr. Theodore C. Weerts

Executive Staff:

Laurence W. Buchholz, Executive Director
Sylvia Bair, Executive Assistant
Cheryl H. Barber, Development Director
Marlene Hoffman, Human Resources Director

For information on serving on the Board of Directors, employment or volunteer opportunities, or making a gift to BCS YES! please contact Sylvia Bair at 610-879-1440.

Thank you.

our organization

BCS YES! is the doing-business name of Baptist Children’s Services. We are licensed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and regulated by the Department of Public Welfare, Chapter 3800 Regulations of the Pennsylvania Code.

We serve adjudicated dependent/neglected youth and manage five Group Homes and two Emergency Shelters located in Philadelphia and Montgomery County. We are also partners in the federal Runaway Homeless Youth Program, working with school districts, police and social service agencies to provide a safe haven for runaway teens. Our ultimate goal for our residents is family reunification.

Youth are referred to BCS YES! by county offices of children, youth and family services. As residents, they have access to an array of clinically-designed programs and activities that are essential to their success.

Your annual gift to BCS YES! is a vital component of the guidance, education and positive role modeling that our Social Services Department provides to the adolescents and teens in our care.

Thank you.