by Kristen Minichello | Mar 27, 2024 | Blog, Get Involved
This month we are shining the spotlight on Kimberly Marshall, a vital member of our Board of Directors since 2018. Kimberly’s efforts have forged crucial connections between The Children’s Center, government officials, and key figures in the Medina business...
by Kristen Minichello | Mar 27, 2024 | Blog
“The internet is an amazing place – you can get the weather or find out who has the all-time highest score for basketball. All these wonderful things. But it is a tool, just like a screwdriver. It has great utility, but can also be used for bad things,”...
by Kristen Minichello | Feb 14, 2024 | Blog, Get Involved
This month we are spotlighting one of our volunteers, Carol Rhodes. Carol has been a committed volunteer at The Children’s Center since 2019. Carol is always friendly and joyful. She brings warmth to The Center and is wonderful to work with. She happily...
by Kristen Minichello | Feb 14, 2024 | Blog, Events
Preventing child abuse is a community effort and there are 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, April 14,...
by Kristen Minichello | Feb 12, 2024 | Blog
Sponsor A Garden Support Child Abuse Prevention in Medina County with Pinwheel Gardens It is a sure sign of spring when Pinwheel Gardens sprout up across Medina County sharing our vision of breaking the cycle of abuse and building resilient families. April is...
by Kristen Minichello | Jan 10, 2024 | Blog, Get Involved
This month we are spotlighting one of our Medina County Coalition Against Human Trafficking members, Carol Thombs. Carol is a liaison to the Coalition for the Medina Chapter of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) and the President of the Medina...
by Kristen Minichello | Dec 14, 2023 | Blog, Get Involved
This month we are spotlighting one of our Board Members, Ron Stollar. Ron is retiring at the end of the year from his position as the Superintendent of the Medina County Juvenile Detention Center. Ron is a strong advocate for vulnerable youth in Medina County. He has...
by Kristen Minichello | Oct 18, 2023 | Blog
This month we are spotlighting one of our Mental Health Partners on our Multi-Disciplinary Team, Melissa Romain with OhioGuidestone. Melissa has been instrumental in bringing the Medina Youth Resiliency and Counseling Center to Medina. The one-of-a-kind center for...
by Kristen Minichello | Sep 13, 2023 | Blog
This month we are spotlighting our Outreach Coordinator, Kristen Minichello. Kristen joined The Children’s Center in 2017. She is responsible for The Center’s communication pieces. She writes grants and also coordinates registration, sponsor recognition, and marketing...
by Kristen Minichello | Sep 13, 2023 | Blog
Suicide is the second leading cause of death among young people 10 to 24 years old. Families need to know the warning signs and be ready to help their children. Know that it’s OK to ask about suicide. If you are concerned about your child, ask them...
by Kristen Minichello | Aug 9, 2023 | Blog
Preventing and Responding to Child Abuse as a Teacher, Coach, or Troop Leader Child safety is paramount in any educational or recreational setting. As a teacher, coach, or troop leader, you play a vital role in creating safe and nurturing environments for children....
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