by Kristen Minichello | Jun 4, 2025 | Blog
At The Children’s Center of Medina County, we believe every child deserves to grow up in an environment where they feel safe, seen, and celebrated—just as they are. For LGBTQ+ youth, having even one trusted adult can make a life-saving difference. This Pride Month, we...
by Kristen Minichello | May 13, 2025 | Blog, Get Involved
Be the Village: A Foster Parent’s Perspective on Protecting Kids Each April, The Children’s Center of Medina County brings the community together for our annual Community Pinwheel Walk during Child Abuse Prevention Month—a time to raise awareness, stand in...
by Kristen Minichello | May 13, 2025 | Blog, Events
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2025 BLUE HERON BREWERY AND EVENT CENTER3227 BLUE HERON TRACE • MEDINA OH 44256 Healing Hearts Registration Update At this time, we are not accepting new registrations for Healing Hearts – An Evening of Hope & Inspiration while we...
by Kristen Minichello | May 13, 2025 | Blog, Get Involved
This month, we are spotlighting Layne Hedden, a tireless advocate for foster children and a valued partner in our mission to protect and support all children in our community. As the Foster Parent Recruiter and Mentor for Medina County JFS, Layne educates the...
by Kristen Minichello | Apr 9, 2025 | Blog, Get Involved
This month we are spotlighting Annette Finley! Annette joined The Children’s Center as a volunteer in 2017. She is a committed member of the Fundraising Committee who we know we can always count on. You may have seen her when picking up items you won in the...
by Kristen Minichello | Mar 18, 2025 | Blog
Medina County children experiencing abuse and neglect will soon have a powerful voice in court. The Children’s Center of Medina County is launching a new Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program, joining a statewide CASA network that supports children. ...
by Kristen Minichello | Mar 11, 2025 | Blog
This month we are spotlighting the Brunswick Police Department Detectives! The Brunswick Police Department has been a valued Multi-Disciplinary Team partner for twenty years. The Detective Bureau is a strong advocate for trauma-informed practices when handling cases...
by Kristen Minichello | Feb 26, 2025 | Blog
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, an opportunity to focus on preventing teen dating violence and empowering young people with the knowledge to build healthy relationships. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately...
by Kristen Minichello | Feb 11, 2025 | Blog, Get Involved
This month we are spotlighting Joan Pritchett! While serving on the Board of Directors, Joan has shared her expertise in Human Resources by reviewing The Children’s Center’s policies. She has volunteered her time sharing the Mission of The Children’s...
by Kristen Minichello | Feb 11, 2025 | Blog, Get Involved
Register Preventing child abuse is a community effort with many ways to get involved. The Community Pinwheel Walk is a great way to raise awareness about Child Abuse Prevention and show solidarity with survivors of abuse. During the Pinwheel Walk on Sunday,...
by Kristen Minichello | Feb 11, 2025 | Blog
At the Child Advocacy Center, we are committed to providing a safe, compassionate, and healing environment for children and families impacted by abuse. Through their survey responses, you can hear directly from those we serve and collaborate with, including children,...
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