When you hear people talk about foster care and adoption, you often hear about a broken system and all the reasons to stay away.

I met Mia when she first became a resident in our Young Girls Cottage. I was immediately struck by her kindness and vibrant personality.

I was 16 when I came to CCHO. I was a lost, angry teenager, but the love and support of CCHO helped mold me into the woman I am today.

Fifty years ago today, on a Tuesday evening at Rittman First Church of Christ, 12 men were selected as interim board members of CCHO.

When I first met Josie, I met a powerhouse of a young woman; she presented as a strong, independent teenager with something to prove.

Joey was a kindergarten student when I met him. He had the typical chubby cheeks of a kindergartener and he was missing his two front teeth.

As the Discipleship Minister at Discover Christian Church in Dublin, I’ve led our annual CCHO men’s mission trip for the past 10 years.

From the first employee hired in 1969 to our most recent new hires, our staff have served by stepping into the pain and to offer hope.