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A Growing Need
In 2018, more than 16,000 boys and girls entered foster care in Ohio, an increase of 28% since 2013 (source: PCSAO). Nearly 65% of those children were removed from their home because of physical abuse, sexual abuse, neglect and/or alcohol/drug abuse by their guardians. Kids coming from these volatile situations need a safe place to process their trauma so they can find healing.
children entering foster care in Ohio
foster homes available
%
enter due to physical abuse, sexual abuse and/or neglect
%
enter due to guardian dependency issues
Kids like Marcus, who would routinely be left alone overnight in a home with no food while his parents abused drugs and alcohol, have been led to believe that they don’t matter. They can feel discarded. Forgotten. Less-than. Unwanted. Unloved and unlovable.
Read about how Marcus learned the truth: that he is loved unconditionally, and that his past doesn’t have to dictate his future.
No Safe Place to Call Home
The behavioral challenges that often arise from extreme forms of abuse and neglect leave many licensed foster families feeling ill-equipped to meet the needs of children still dealing with the effects of their traumatic experiences. As a result, it can be difficult to find somewhere to place these kids after they’ve been removed from their homes.
CHRISTIAN CHILDREN’S HOME OF OHIO
CCHO provides a safe and stable environment where abused, neglected and traumatized children find healing, discover hope and experience unconditional love. Originally founded in 1969, CCHO’s residential treatment facility in Wooster, OH is designed to meet the mental, emotional, physical, recreational and spiritual needs of as many as 36 children at one time. Children in residential care are provided a variety of therapeutic approaches, such as equine-assisted therapy, art, group, partial hospitalization, individual, play and certified trauma therapy.
OUR HEART
CCHO and our family of ministries exists to help the children, adults and families we serve experience their worth in Christ by offering services that transform lives. Learn more about our ministries, our mission, our leadership team and more.
OUR CAMPUS
Children ages 6-18 are provided with therapeutic, social, spiritual and educational opportunities to aid with the healing process, model for them how a healthy family functions, and develop coping and life skills.
OUR HISTORY
One young boy in need set in motion five decades of ministry in 1969. Initially licensed as a foster/group home serving three to five children at one time, CCHO has helped hundreds of children find hope and healing on the other side of their pain.
CELEBRATIONS
Time and again, God has moved in miraculous ways in the lives of His people. Here are some of our favorite stories from more than 50 incredible years of ministry in Wooster, Ohio.
Cottage two is officially reopened
On Tuesday, September 15, the Wooster Area Chamber of Commerce joined us for the ribbon-cutting ceremony as Kevin Hewitt, CCHO President/CEO spoke words of hope over the residence.
Shining stars in the classroom
In today’s blog, CCHO Elementary Teacher Samantha Ponting shares about two shining stars in the classroom who made incredible strides in reading this past year. Let’s celebrate the hard work of students and staff and commit to making it a great year for learning for all of our kids.
Learning to trust
Today we celebrate a special seven-year-old girl who learned to trust again after years of brokenness and abuse. She learned at CCHO that she is worthy of love and is worthy of being taken care of.
YOU CAN PROVIDE SAFETY & CARE TO A CHILD IN NEED!
MAKE A ONE-TIME GIFT
Your gift of $60 provides one night of safety for a child in need. For just $420, you can give a boy or girl who has suffered extreme forms of abuse and neglect a full week of the loving care she needs to finally find healing. What a gift you can give!
BECOME A CAMPUS CHAMPION
By making a monthly recurring gift of at least $20, Campus Champions receive an email update on the cottage of their choice every month. Campus Champions learn what’s been happening in their cottage so they can see the impact their gift makes while also being able to pray for specific needs in their cottage.
Ways to Get Involved
Without incredible support from so many generous people, CCHO would not exist. Click
below to learn more about our volunteer opportunities, annual events and open job positions!
VOLUNTEER
Roll up your sleeves and jump into one of our volunteer opportunities.
ATTEND EVENTS
Come join the fun at one of our annual community events.
JOIN THE TEAM
Combine your faith with your career at our family of ministries.
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Give the Gift of a Safe Night this Christmas
For just $60, you can provide a night of safety this Christmas! You can let one child know how precious her life is with a donation that gives her the critical care and support she needs in a safe and stable environment during the holiday season.
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