Ready, set, go! Last week, the children’s residential center held its annual Founders Day Field Day.

Our residential staff members have diverse backgrounds, experiences and personalities, but they do have key attributes in common.

While we’re enjoying God’s gift of beautiful autumn colors, it’s also a reminder that the holiday season is just around the corner.

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

It’s official! Cottage two is reopened! Resident rooms and community living spaces have been prepared to welcome up to nine tween girls into this home starting in October. 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. We are humbled by the opportunity to help more kids experience their worth in Christ through this space. We are continually tha

With cottage two reopening to tween girls this fall, the art and trauma therapy program has found a new space in the recreation center. Located next to the new music therapy program, CCHO is helping kids find their voice, process their story and learn coping skills through expressive arts therapy. It takes time for a child (or an adult for that matter) to trust someone enough to share personal, painful experiences. This is the necessary but challenging work that we ask of our

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

Our residential program team loves investing in the lives of children all year round, but summer show off hours of planning and preparation in previous months. We are grateful for all the creative ways they help hurting youth build connections and just have fun. The summer is filled with numerous programs like the annual canoe trip cruising down the scenic Tuscarawas River in Canal Fulton. You’ll also find residents and staff engrossed in team building on the CCHO ropes cours