Bethany for Children & Families

05/22/2026

Getting help for your mental health can be tough, but it’s so important. Learn what to expect when reaching out for support—it’s the first step to feeling better. 💚

05/21/2026

At Bethany for Children & Families, every decision we make is guided by one question: How can we make the greatest impact in improving the wellbeing of children and families?

Today, we’re sharing an important step forward in that direction.

At Bethany for Children & Families, every decision we make is guided by one question: How can we make the greatest impact in improving the wellbeing of children and families?

05/21/2026

As parents and caregivers, you play a critical role in supporting your teen’s mental health. Here are some tips to help you start the conversation with your teen about mental health!

05/20/2026

Do you ever notice that voice in your brain that starts to get really loud when you're stressed? Here are some tips on how to quiet that voice and combat negative self-talk.

05/19/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness month! At Bethany for Children & Families, we want to break the stigma and start the conversation. Here are some ways to build YOUR own mental health toolkit.

05/18/2026

"The heart that gives, gathers." — Marianne Moore

Children in traumatic situations often seem to grow up faster than their peers. We wanted to host an event for our foster children, where they could just be KIDS! Rock Island Fitness center not only stepped up to the plate, they knocked it out of the park!

On Friday afternoon, all of our foster families had the opportunity to swim, shoot baskets, scramble around the jungle gym, and more. RIFAC’s give helped us gather, to play, laugh, and smile all afternoon!

We want to give a very heartfelt thank you to Rock Island Fitness Center for their generosity, and for the memories that will last a lifetime.

05/18/2026

I don’t think this one’s going to fit in the mailbox!

On Friday, we had the joy of receiving a grant that represents hundreds of hours of diligence and dedication. Through the Teens for Tomorrow program at the Quad Cities Community Foundation, local high school students spend months learning about community needs, creating grant opportunities, and carefully reviewing applications.

We are endlessly grateful that these young philanthropists chose not only to care, but to act. Their tireless work and generous spirit will help us continue to support the children and families we serve.

Thank you to Quad Cities Community Foundation and Teens for Tomorrow for your kind hearts, your leadership, and your belief in our mission!

05/12/2026

Bethany’s Therapeutic Recreation Program is chasing their goals, one base at a time! Thank you to Quad Cities River Bandits for graciously hosting our TRP group for a backstage tour of the facilities and the field. It doesn’t get bat-ter than that!

05/01/2026

Memories made and carnival games played!

At the Spring Carnival, we met for a day of fun and enrichment, where our community played, ate, and won raffle prizes together. From household items like air fryers and coffee pots, to ready-to-rock “kids kits” full of toys and coloring books, there truly was something for everyone!

Thank you to Quad Cities Christian Schools, and their wonderful students, for helping us put on a day of play for all of Bethany’s wonderful families!

04/28/2026

A huge thank you to Association of Fundraising Professionals - Quad Cities Chapter for the Chamberlain Scholarship to send our Development Director to AFP Icon! Christina can’t wait to return to share what she learned with other non-profit professionals!

04/27/2026

Our Development Director is learning how to move our mission forward at the Association of Fundraising Professionals annual conference!