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Empowering Children: Spotlight on Missy Pipa
This month, we’re shining a spotlight on Missy Pipa, a dedicated nurse with the Medina County Health Department. Missy provides compassionate medical assessments for children receiving services through the Child Advocacy Center, ensuring every child receives the care...
Providing Support and Comfort: Spotlight on Cully
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 transitioned into a...
To Build Strong Children: Spotlight on Erin Grohe
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 firsthand the...
Living with Integrity: Spotlight on Chief Edward R. Kinney
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
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
At The Children’s Center, Child Abuse Prevention Month is more than a series of events; it’s a powerful reminder of our shared responsibility to protect children, support families, and build a safer future for the next generation. Throughout April 2025, we planted...