OhioGuidestone
285 East Bagley Road
Berea, Ohio 44017
and
513 E. Rich Street
Columbus, Ohio 43215
888.505.2691
fostercare@OhioGuidestone.org
www.OhioGuidestone.org

We’re OhioGuidestone – built on a solid foundation of experience and expertise, rooted in faith and a legacy of serving children and families. Our range of flexible, customized programs build upon one another so they address every aspect of a person’s needs. We’re a solutions-focused organization with passionate people committed to providing direction and inspiration to children, families and communities to help them become stronger.

Our high-quality Foster Care program offers the support you need – from experienced foster parents to our many types of services and support staff. Since 1985, our agency has been successfully finding families for children who need a safe, loving home. We pride ourselves on the support we provide our foster families. At OhioGuidestone, you won’t have to go it alone!

We offer:

• Experienced foster parent mentors to guide you through the ups and downs
• A complete set of support services including counseling, psychiatric services, adoption mental health services and nursing support, where applicable.
• On-going training to help make you a more successful foster parent.
• Paid monthly respite for all foster children.
• Bonding activities for the entire family.
• Recognition for your selfless work, including an annual recognition dinner and rewards through our foster bucks program.
• Timely and consistent communication, including 24-hour support, online access to paperwork and a monthly foster care newsletter.

For more information, visit http://www.ohioguidestone.org/index.php/programs_services/guidestones-foster-care-program

To Foster: State Foster Care Specialist (614) 466-5392
To Adopt: State Adoption Specialist (614) 466-9274

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