FOSTER CARE - TREATMENT - MEDICALLY FRAGILE INFANTS/CHILDREN | OHIO GUIDESTONE
Provides planned, time limited placement for infants and children with major medical problems, handicaps, developmental disabilities and/or traumatic separation issues beyond those that can be handled in traditional foster family care. Foster caregivers receive extensive training and support and are licensed by the Ohio Department of Jobs and Family Services. Treatment plans are supervised and approved by a registered nurse. Recruits and provides training to families who are interested in providing a temporary home to these children.
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Physical Address
4579 Everhard Rd. Nw, Canton, OH 44718
Hours
24 hrs a day, 7 days a week.
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Fax
(330) 438-1748
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Application process
Referring agency (generally, a county agency such as: Juvenile Court, Children and Family Services, or Board of Mental Health) must phone with the referral, M-F: 8:30am-5:00pm. In case of emergency after 5:00pm, the caller will be given a number to call to reach a worker. Interested foster parents may also phone for information.
Fee
Fixed fee (usually paid for by a county agency such as: Juvenile Court, Children and Family Services, or Board of Mental Health).
Eligibility
Children age birth through 17 who reside in Cuyahoga, Medina, Lorain, Stark and Summit Counties who have moderate to severe medical needs due to a developmental disability, a medical condition caused by abuse or neglect, or a terminal illness. Foster parents must be age 21 or older.
Agency info
OHIO GUIDESTONE
Offers a continuum of services for children and families including: mental health and substance abuse treatment, parenting education, child care, and employment programs. Provides foster care for special needs children, community respite care, group homes, juvenile justice programs, as well as various educational services.