by Kristen Minichello | Sep 10, 2024 | Blog
Childhood is often seen as a time of innocence and growth, but for many, it can also be marked by deep and lasting trauma. The scars left by such experiences often extend far beyond childhood, shaping mental health well into adulthood. One of the most alarming and...
by Kristen Minichello | Sep 10, 2024 | Blog
Kinship care provides hope and stability for children who cannot remain with their birth parents. This form of care, where relatives or close family friends step in to provide a safe and nurturing environment, keeps children connected to their roots, culture, and...
by Kristen Minichello | Aug 14, 2024 | Blog
This month we are spotlighting our Visitation and Family Coordinator, Brandi Provoznik-Rees. She oversees the Foster Care Visitation Center in the evenings and supervises multiple visits each week. Brandi is committed to ensuring that the Foster Care Visitation Center...
by Kristen Minichello | Jun 20, 2024 | Blog
This month we are spotlighting Forensic Interviewer, Madison Davisson. Madison joined The Children’s Center in 2023. Prior to joining The Children’s Center, she worked at RAHAB Ministries as the Summit Regional Human Trafficking Task Force Victim Advocate and Case...
by Kristen Minichello | Jun 20, 2024 | Blog
The Foster Care Visitation Program is vital in providing a safe and welcoming environment for the 150 children in Foster Care on average in Medina County each month. At The Children’s Center, children in Foster Care visit with their biological family members in...
by Kristen Minichello | May 30, 2024 | Blog
May is National Foster Care Month, a time to acknowledge the profound impact that foster parents have on the lives of vulnerable children who have faced unimaginable trauma and instability. Foster parents step up to the challenge of providing a safe and loving...
by Kristen Minichello | May 30, 2024 | Blog, Get Involved
This month we are spotlighting the President of the Board of Directors, Dr. Kris Quallich. Kris joined the Board of Directors in 2018. She served as the Vice President from 2020-2022 and the President from 2022-2024. Kris has been an outstanding advocate for The...
by Kristen Minichello | May 30, 2024 | Blog, Events
The Children’s Center of Medina County will host Erin Merryn, a survivor of sexual assault at their inaugural Healing Hearts – An Evening of Hope and Inspiration fundraising event on November 1, 2024. Erin Merryn is renowned for her tireless advocacy and...
by Kristen Minichello | May 30, 2024 | Blog, Events
Friday, November 1, 2024 Blue Heron Brewery and Event Center3227 Blue Heron Trace • Medina OH 44256 We currently have a Wait List for this Year’s event. Join the wait list, if you are interested in attending, by contacting Anna Guy-Leach at 330.591.2682 You...
by Kristen Minichello | Apr 30, 2024 | Blog, Get Involved
This month we are spotlighting Charlcie Towne, a volunteer with The Children’s Center since 2017. Charlcie is a committed volunteer who we can always rely on. Since 2017, Charlcie has been a member of the Fundraising Committee where she always goes above and beyond...
by Kristen Minichello | Apr 30, 2024 | Blog, Events
This April, the Medina County Community stepped up to raise awareness of the crucial role we all play in Child Abuse Prevention. Pinwheel Garden Project Graham Almost-Home-Childcare Wadsworth-PD Medina-UCC OhioGuidestone Bickle Insurance Medina County Health...
by Kristen Minichello | Apr 23, 2024 | Blog
Join “Together Against Trafficking” Training Learn to fight human trafficking in our community. Date: Thursday, May 9, 2024 Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Location: Comfort Suites Brunswick, OH Speakers & Panel Holly Reagan, RAHAB Ministries Gwen...
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