FOSTER CARE - THERAPEUTIC - EMOTIONALLY TROUBLED CHILDREN | OHIO GUIDESTONE
Provides foster care for emotionally troubled children (including those with severe emotional issues as well as those who may have suffered abuse or neglect) whose needs may be greater than those addressed by traditional foster care. Aims to build children's self-confidence; improve communication and interpersonal skills; reduce risk taking behavior; and boost academic performance. Also provides families for groups of siblings and older adolescents (who are often more difficult to place). Foster parents are trained to use parenting techniques designed for children with emotional and behavioral problems. Recruits and provides training to families who would like to become foster parents to the children in this program.
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211 Cleveland
Physical Address
246 Northland Dr., Medina, OH 44256
Hours
24 hrs a day, 7 days a week.
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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 phone for information M-F: 8:30-5:00pm.
Fee
Fixed fee, paid for by the referring agency (generally, 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 County with special needs such as: behavioral or emotional issues, or a sibling group. Foster parents must be age 21 or older and reside in Cuyahoga, Lorain, Medina, Stark, and Summit Counties.
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.