Foster Care | Beech Brook

13201 Granger Rd., # 8, Garfield Hts., OH 44125

Eligibility

Children aged 0-21. Children in need of intensive services typically have a diagnosis of Severely Emotional Disturbed. May be being discharged from a hospital or residential facility. Child must be in the custody of the child protection agency in their jurisdiction. Potential foster parents must be at least 21 years of age and must own and be licensed to drive a vehicle for transport of children. Foster homes must pass a fire safety inspection, Serves Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, Medina, Portage, and Summit Counties.

Hours

24hrs a day, 7 days a week.

(216) 831-2255

Voice

(877) 546-1225

Voice

https://www.beechbrook.org

Application process

For foster placement, phone intake anytime using the special intake pager phone numbers. Referral required by the county each time client requests service. Referral is made by a social worker, court, or any custodial agency that will be responsible for the placement fees. Potential foster parents may call M-F: 8:30am-5:00pm for information and an appointment to review details of the process. Recruited foster parents must pass a criminal background check, and eveyone in their household must have and pass a physical exam.

Fees

The only third party payment accepted is Medicaid. Sliding fee scale based on income for others.

Service area

Lake County, Ohio
Medina County, Ohio
Lorain County, Ohio
Cuyahoga County, Ohio
Ohio
Summit County, Ohio
Geauga County, Ohio
Portage County, Ohio

Description

Offers Levels I-IV foster care for children removed from their homes. Some of the children have experienced multi disruptions and previous placements and usually have been diagnosed with some level of emotional disturbance. Foster parents help prepare children in their care for reunification with their families, for adoption, or for independent living (for older teens).

Data provided by

211 Cleveland

What's Here

Foster Parent/Family Recruitment Mental Illness/Emotional Disabilities Foster Homes for Children With Disabilities

Providing organization

Beech Brook

Helps children and families thrive by promoting healthy child development, strengthening the ability to overcome adversity, and enhancing family health and stability.