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Providing Support and Comfort: Spotlight on Cully

Providing Support and Comfort: Spotlight on Cully

by Kristen Minichello | Sep 10, 2025 | Blog

This month, we are spotlighting Cully Krause, our Canine Advocate, who joined The Children’s Center’s team in December of 2021. Cully was trained by Leader Dogs for the Blind, but when she showed a clear preference for life without a harness, she...
To Build Strong Children: Spotlight on Erin Grohe

To Build Strong Children:
Spotlight on Erin Grohe

by Kristen Minichello | Aug 12, 2025 | Blog

This month, we are spotlighting Erin Grohe, who joined The Children’s Center’s team in July as the Court-Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Program Director. Erin brings a wealth of experience from her work with CASA of Portage County, where she witnessed...
Living with Integrity: Spotlight on Chief Edward R. Kinney

Living with Integrity:
Spotlight on Chief Edward R. Kinney

by Kristen Minichello | Jun 5, 2025 | Blog, Get Involved

This month, we are spotlighting Chief Edward R. Kinney. For nearly three decades, Chief Edward R. Kinney has dedicated his career to protecting and serving the Medina community—first as a patrol officer and now as Chief of Police. His commitment to public safety is...

How to Be a Safe Adult:
Supporting LGBTQ+ Kids in Your Life

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...
Planting Hope: Highlights from Child Abuse Prevention Month in Medina County

Planting Hope:
Highlights from
Child Abuse Prevention Month
in Medina County

by Kristen Minichello | May 14, 2025 | Blog, Events, Get Involved

It Takes a Village: How You Can Help Protect and Support Foster Children in Medina County

It Takes a Village:
How You Can Help Protect and Support Foster Children
in Medina County

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...
Join Us for the 2nd Annual Healing Hearts – An Evening of Hope & Inspiration in Medina County

Join Us for the
2nd Annual Healing Hearts –
An Evening of Hope & Inspiration
in Medina County

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...
Providing Love, Security, and Guidance: Spotlight on Layne Hedden

Providing Love, Security, and Guidance: Spotlight on Layne Hedden

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...
Do for One: Spotlight on Annette Finley

Do for One: Spotlight on Annette Finley

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...
The Children’s Center Launches a New CASA Program in Medina County

The Children’s Center
Launches a New CASA Program
in Medina County

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.  ...
Combining their Powers: Spotlight on Brunswick Police

Combining their Powers:
Spotlight on Brunswick Police

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...
Preventing Teen Dating Violence and Promoting Healthy Relationships

Preventing Teen Dating Violence and Promoting Healthy Relationships

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...
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