Foster Care Services | Ohio Guidestone - Stark County Office
Offers placement for youth in county custody who are in need of loving homes. The Medically Fragile program places children with medical problems, handicaps, developmental disabilities and/or traumatic separation issues. Treatment Foster Care is an alternative to residential care for emotionally troubled children ages 4 to 18 who need to learn ways to deal with unhealthy behaviors. Foster caregivers receive extensive support and training. Foster caregivers are licensed by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services.
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Physical Address
4579 Everhard Road Northwest, Suite A, Canton, OH 44718
Hours
24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Fax
(330) 438-1748
Voice
Application process
Call the office for more information.
Fee
Not applicable.
Eligibility
Serves youth of Portage and Stark counties. To become a foster parent one must be: - Age 21 or older. - Able to pass a criminal background check. - Able to provide financially for their family's present needs. - Able to physically, mentally and emotionally care for a child.
Languages
None.
Service area
Stark County, Ohio Portage County, Ohio
Agency info
Ohio Guidestone - Stark County Office
Offers a continuum of services to respond to the individual mental health and developmental needs of the community's most vulnerable children and their families. Serves residents of Stark and Portage counties.