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What's the issue?

Fostering, adoptive, and kinship families need our support.

Consider these important facts about fostering and adoptive families in Ohio :

•In 2023, Ohio had over 16,500 children in foster care but only 7,000 licensed foster homes, highlighting a significant gap in resources.*

•60% of children entering foster care are between 0-5 years old, a critical developmental stage.

•Parental substance abuse, neglect, and mental health challenges are common reasons for children entering foster care.***

 

Richland County Statistics 
Children Services Cases of Abuse538
Children Services Cases of Neglect359
Kids in Custody of County129
Kids Moved Out of Richland County b/c No Placement Available51
Kids in Kinship Care (avg 3 per home)2217

*,*** “Understanding Ohio Foster Care Stats – Pathway Caring for Children.” Pathway Caring for Children -, 20 Sept. 2023, www.pathwaycfc.org/blog/understanding-ohio-foster-care-a-closer-look-at-the-stats/. Accessed 20 Sept. 2024. **“ Foster Care | Ohio Department of Education and Workforce.” Ohio.gov, 2022, education.ohio.gov/Topics/Student-Supports/Foster-Care. Accessed 20 Sept. 2024.

 This information underlines the growing need for supportive foster and adoptive families in the state.

Our response

In response to the challenging statistics around foster and adoptive families in Richland County, the Family Foundations Ministry is committed to addressing these needs through tangible support, training, and fostering connections.

 

By providing material assistance, emotional support, training, and community building, we strive to strengthen and uplift foster and adoptive families, ensuring that they have the resources and encouragement necessary to thrive. Our goal is to make a lasting difference by empowering families to navigate the unique challenges of fostering and adoption with resilience and hope.

What Can I Do to Help?

You can make a difference!

Volunteer

Join our Resource Care Team, Meal Prep Team, or Child Care Group to support foster families directly. 

Donate

Join our Resource Care Team, Meal Prep Team, or Child Care Group to support foster families directly. 

Pray

Keep foster children, families, and volunteers in your prayers, asking for strength, healing, and love in their lives.

Share the Word

Share our mission with your community, friends, and family to raise awareness of the needs and opportunities to support foster care.
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