Bethany for Children & Families

03/14/2026

Events like Grow Clinton’s ShamROCK remind us how🍀we are to live in a place where people show up, have fun, and support meaningful work at the same time! Our board members and staff embraced the Irish spirit tonight!

03/12/2026

Bethany for Children & Families + Bridgeview are hosting a "Self-Care and Boundaries" class for the Gather & Grow Series event organized by the Quad Cities Behavioral Health Coalition.

Date: Tuesday, March 25, 2026
Time: 5:00 - 6:30 PM
Location: Suite 100 at Bethany for Children & Families (1701 River Drive, Moline, IL 61265)

Rhonda Scheffert, Clinical Director at Bridgeview, will be our featured speaker. This event will include light snacks and refreshments and offers a great opportunity to connect and network with professionals across the Quad Cities mental health community! 💙🧠

03/11/2026

Join us for the QC Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday, March 29th, from 1-3 pm at Modern Woodmen Park in Davenport. Get ready for an afternoon filled with eggs, pictures with the Easter bunny, crafts, and plenty of fun. 🌷

Gates open at 12:30 p.m., and the first hunt begins at 1:15 p.m., so come early to enjoy the Kid Zone and get a good spot. This event is designed for children 12 and under, and it’s just $5 per child to join the fun.

Spots fill up quickly, so scan the QR code or register online at www.bethany-qc.org today and get ready for a memorable afternoon with family, friends, and a whole lot of eggs to find.

03/10/2026

Here are our upcoming events for the Nurturing Young Parents monthly meetup. These events are open to anyone who is pregnant or parenting, aged 24 and under. Kids and one support person are welcome to attend. Our events are always free. Dinner will be served. RSVPs are requested via our QR code or by following the link: https://forms.gle/k7woHNG1SzHMHPxq9

March 19: YMCA Playtime and Info session
April 9: Care for You program - Women's Health Info
May 14 (tentative): Mother's Day Photos
June 11: Self-Care Night

03/06/2026

We’re all losing an hour of sleep but gaining a little more sunshine. ☀️

As the clocks spring forward, it’s a good reminder that brighter days really do come, even after long seasons. At Bethany, we see that every day when families find stability, kids build confidence, and parents receive support.

Small steps forward matter. If you want to see how we’re helping children and families move toward brighter days this spring, take a few minutes and visit our website! www.bethany-qc.org

03/06/2026

The hunt is on! 🐣

Join us for the QC Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday, March 29th, from 1-3 pm at Modern Woodmen Park in Davenport. Bring the kids and get ready for an afternoon filled with colorful eggs, pictures with the Easter bunny, crafts, and plenty of springtime fun. 🌷

Gates open at 12:30 p.m., and the first hunt begins at 1:15 p.m., so come early to enjoy the Kid Zone and get a good spot. This event is designed for children 12 and under, and it’s just $5 per child to join the fun.

A big thank you to our wonderful sponsors who help make this community event possible. Modern Woodmen of America, KWQC TV6 News, and Quad Cities River Bandits. ⚾️

Spots fill up quickly, so scan the QR code or register online at www.bethany-qc.org today and get ready for a memorable afternoon with family, friends, and a whole lot of eggs to find. We hope to see you there!

03/04/2026

Right now, there are children in our community who need a safe place to land right now. Becoming a foster parent doesn’t require perfection, just consistency, patience, and a willingness to show up. A spare bedroom can become a steady space, and a shared dinner can become a sense of belonging.

We provide training, support, and guidance every step of the way, so you won’t be doing this alone. If you’ve ever wondered, “Could I foster?” this might be your sign!

Learn more about becoming a foster parent at https://www.bethany-qc.org/foster-home-licensing

03/03/2026

Last Friday, we had the chance to step away from our desks and spend time together at our Employee Appreciation Party. 🎳

Bowling gave us the perfect excuse to relax, laugh, and cheer each other on. There were plenty of strikes, a few gutter balls, and a lot of team spirit. Most of all, it was a reminder of how grateful we are for the people who make our work possible every day.

At Bethany and Bridgeview Community Mental Health Center, our mission of keeping children safe, strengthening families, and building healthy communities is carried out by an incredible team. Taking time to celebrate them isn’t just fun, it’s also important.

To our staff: thank you for your dedication, compassion, and commitment. We are truly grateful for all you do.

Learn more about the people behind our mission by visiting our websites www.bethany-qc.org and www.bvcmhc.org

03/02/2026

March is Social Work Month! Our social workers show up on the hard days, answer late calls, sit in tough conversations, advocate, support, problem-solve, and somehow still lead with compassion. ❤

The theme for this year is Uplift. Defend. Transform. This recognizes the vital role social workers play in strengthening families and communities, and we see that impact every single day.

At Bethany, our social workers help keep children safe, support parents through challenges, and connect families to the resources they need to move forward. The work isn’t always visible, but it is always meaningful.

If you see one of our social workers this month, tell them thank you. (Bonus points if you buy them a coffee 😉) Know a social worker who uplifts, defends, and transforms? Tag them here!

Learn more about the services our team provides at www.bethany-qc.org

03/02/2026

Iowa is experiencing a mental health crisis. 36,000 adolescents have serious thoughts of su***de every year. At Bridgeview Community Mental Health Center, kids, teens, and families have a safe space to process, heal, and grow. Whether it’s anxiety, trauma, school stress, or life just feeling overwhelming, they don’t have to figure it out alone because therapists are right there to help them!

Mental health support should feel accessible, compassionate, and real. If you or someone you know could use support, call Bridgeview at (563) 243-5633. Learn more about Bridgeview at www.bvcmhc.org

Make sure to follow their page to learn more about their services and for mental health tips!

Today is World Teen Mental Wellness Day! Teens face challenges every day, such as depression, anxiety, cyberbullying, peer pressure, and eating disorders. More severe challenges could be self-harm or even su***de.

36,000 teens in Iowa called Iowa's 988 Su***de & Crisis Hotline number, according to NAMI. 1 in 9 Iowa teens ages 12-17 have thoughts of su***de every year. Today, and every day, is about opening the conversation for early prevention, providing safe spaces where teens can be themselves, and educating people on early signs to look for.

Depression is one of the most common mental health conditions and one of the most misunderstood. It’s not just sadness, and it’s not something someone can simply push through. Depression is influenced by biology, brain chemistry, life stressors, trauma, genetics, and environment.

Bridgeview provides school-based therapy where therapists work with children and teens while they are at school. If you would like to learn about Bridgeview's mental health services, visit www.bvcmhc.org.

02/27/2026

Homelessness is complex. Solutions are too. Affordable housing shortages, rising rent costs, and wage gaps all play a role. In fact, there is no state in the U.S. where a full-time minimum wage worker can afford a two-bedroom rental at fair market rent.

This isn’t about blame. It’s about collaboration.

When nonprofits, landlords, donors, volunteers, and local leaders work together, families find pathways to stable housing and hope. That’s the power of community.

🏠 Let’s meet the moment together. You can help furnish an apartment today by donating through our Amazon wish list or making a gift online. $500 provides basic furnishings for an apartment.

Amazon wish list: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2U1FZXKWCCPWX?ref_=list_d_wl_lfu_nav_7
Donate online: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/housingyouthandfamilies
Housing programs: https://www.bethany-qc.org/child-welfare-services

02/25/2026

At just 18 years old, Aimyah was couch surfing after being kicked out at the end of her senior year of high school. She found herself homeless.

Living in constant uncertainty, Aimyah was referred to Bethany’s Youth Housing Program. Bethany’s Youth Housing Program gave her something simple but powerful: a safe place to land. She now has a job and is enrolled in college! Bethany’s Housing Youth program doesn't just provide permanent housing. It also provides support while a caseworker helps address underlying issues.

Aimyah didn’t just survive homelessness; she moved forward!
That’s what happens when someone is treated with dignity, support, and belief.

👉 Donate now or learn more about Bethany’s housing programs online.
Amazon wish list: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2U1FZXKWCCPWX...
Donate online: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/housingyouthandfamilies
Housing Youth program: https://www.bethany-qc.org/housingyouthandteens