The 27th Annual Caring4Kids Golf Classic took place this past week at Hawk’s Nest Golf Club in Creston, Ohio.

It was a perfect summer day to welcome the Mid Ohio Corvette Club (MOCC) to CCHO for the 12th Annual Cruisin’ for the Kids event.

In addition to a broad range of trauma therapies and modeling faith in Christ through kindness, selflessness and dedication, we provide opportunities for our youth to learn about God’s unconditional love for them. We asked Campus Pastor Tim Hartzler to share about spiritual services available for residents on campus. Here at Christian Children’s Home of Ohio, we take Jesus’ command of spreading the Gospel, as laid out in Matthew 28:19-20, very seriously. Jesus made it clear t

Healthy connections are critical to the success of our residential ministry. Each staff member models a supportive adult relationship as they serve hurting youth with kindness. The third shift treatment specialist position is integral to the cottage residents and routine. Shawn Yambor, director of residential services, shares more about this unique role and how it benefits our kids. The majority of the important work of third shift is done while the residents are sleeping. Th

We have the best staff. Kind, selfless, encouraging, compassionate, dedicated—all for the sake of life change for kids from hard places. Those qualities are making a difference on our Wooster campus. Here’s what one of our residential team members, Cindy Lechner, recently shared on her social media page. He is demonstrating love, caring and filling a need for help in this little boy’s life. Mr. Louie doesn’t just stop after the fish is hauled in, he goes on to make this boy f

Summer is filled with special moments for CCHO kids and staff. Longer days and more time outside of the classroom offer opportunities for special events and unique connections. Today’s blog post comes from CCHO Advancement Coordinator Jenny Myers. She’s always had a soft spot for in her heart for children who’ve come from abuse and neglect. Here is her story of investing in the lives of our kids. Last summer, I felt prompted to do something more for our kids. In looking for a

There are countless songs about summer that instantly bring a smile. It’s a season for “Walking on Sunshine” and soaking up vitamin D in our midwest corner of the world. Our teen boys cottage residents are enthusiastic about summertime. Here’s what they love and are looking forward to. Water-balloon fights Doing tie-dye art projects Baseball Ice cream Celebrating my birthday! A break from school Being outside (minus the bees!) Does this list look similar to your own? Thankful

Children often arrive on our residential campus with their few belongings in plastic bags. Many times, these kids have left their prior home situation in crisis mode. During their time at CCHO, we are helping them find balance and calm again. We teach coping skills to help them stay regulated when they face big and small challenges. We provide safe places and safe adults for them to process their prain and trauma. Whether our kids leave their CCHO cottage home to begin a more