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

We are excited to share the news that our children’s residential center is expanding. Cottage two will be opening this fall as a place of safety, respite and treatment to girls ages 10 to 14 who have experienced abuse and trauma. This reopening creates space for hope and healing for up to 46 children on our residential campus. Please join us in anticipation of all that God will do to help hurting kids overcome their past. Cottage history Built in 1981, cottage two followed a

Our children’s residential center is expanding, and we’d love for you to consider a career in youth ministry at CCHO. In today’s blog post, Shawn Yambor, one of our executive team members, shares many of the benefits of working at CCHO by reflecting on his own vocational journey. As a 21-year-old graduating with a bachelor’s degree in psychology, I wanted a job that would allow me to put my passion for helping others to work by feeding my interest in mental health and helping

The CCHO pool is open for the summer and our residential kids are thrilled to enjoy this warm-weather activity on a regular basis. With limited off-campus opportunities due to COVID-19, the pool is even more special this year. It’s a great opportunity for our kids to be social together and learn new skills. Special thanks to our pool renovation team from last fall. Because of you, life is definitely cool in the pool! Summer is a fun time on our Wooster campus. There’s much th

Several employees share their vision for what’s ahead for our family of ministries and what “More” might look like over the next 50 years.