Education & Enlightenment

Sco Family of Services is a vital human services organization that has been serving under-resourced communities in New York for over three decades. Through a range of programs and services, they empower children, families, adults, and the community with the necessary tools to achieve success. With a focus on children's services, teen and young adult services, family and community services, health and wellness, and intellectual and developmental disabilities, Sco Family of Services is dedicated to fostering growth, healing, and thriving for those in need. Their commitment to providing sanctuary and support for women recovering from trauma exemplifies their mission to unlock potential and strengthen families across New York. Generated from the website

Located in Valley Stream, N.Y., Clear Stream Avenue School serves more than 450 students in kindergarten through grade six. Its curriculum includes music, art, math and language arts. Clear Stream Avenue School has a computer lab that features over 30 computers and allows students to access the Internet, participate in multimedia activities and utilize various forms of technology to research, prepare and present projects. The school s library offers various literary genres and encourages reading habits among students. It operates a parent-teacher association that works to enhance library resources, improve the school building and grounds and provide materials and tuition for academic programs. Clear Stream Avenue School is a part of Valley Stream Union Free School District 30.

St. Christopher-Ottilie, now known as SCO Family of Services, is one of the largest nonprofit agencies in New York. The organization provides community-based preventive services, residential programs for children and adults with special needs, foster care and adoption services. The organization s preventive services include counseling, advocacy, teen and adult employment, after-school programs, summer camps and cultural programs. In addition, it coordinates a number of educational and social service programs for adolescents, such as an enhanced independent living program and adolescent substance abuse program. Headquartered in Glen Cove, N.Y., the organization operates Theresa Paplin School, Tyree Learning Center and Madonna Heights School. It has a location in Jamaica, N.Y.