About Us

Steve and Charla Koska founded Bethany Manor Foundation, Inc. in 1975, to help their daughter Bethany, who herself was born with brain damage.  They opened our doors as Bethany Manor Development and Learning Center in Downey, California in 1978.  At that time we began providing therapy services to children and young people just like Bethany, who had developmental delays, disabilities or brain injury.

In 1981 we moved to Cypress, California and in 1982 opened one of the very first early intervention/infant development programs in Orange County.  We worked with children between 6 months and 3 years old who were referred by local regional centers.  We also operated a full infant/toddler and preschool program for typical as well as developmentally delayed children for many years.  For ten years we ran an after school program for developmentally delayed, disabled or mentally challenged school aged children.

In 1997 we moved to Bellflower, California where we presently offer a fully inclusive/integrated program with therapy services to children between 18 months and five years of age.

Bethany Manor derives its financial support from Regional Center Funding, private fees for services, charitable contributions and grants offered by individuals, small businesses and service clubs.  Selective foundation and corporate grants and endowments are being sought.  All contributions are tax deductible.

To inquire about services for a child or learn how you can help financially, please call, write or email: