Canfield Foster Care Services by Ohio MENTOR

The caring staff in Ohio MENTOR’s Canfield foster care program help children with trauma, behavioral health challenges and other needs including autism overcome the challenges they're facing. In our program, children live with supportive foster parents and become part of the family. Our team of clinical coordinators, master’s level therapists, and other caring creates a unique plan of service for each child. Whatever challenge a child faces, we’re here each step of the way.

Contact us today to learn more about our foster care services and how you can change a child's life by becoming a foster parent.

Experience the Joy of Fostering in Canfield, Ohio

With kids right here in Canfield waiting to be welcomed by their new foster family, you can forever change a child's life for the better. Embarking on the path of a foster parent in Canfield is a deeply meaningful choice—a commitment to the futures of your community's children. It's a journey where every small act of kindness you offer helps to uplift a child's spirit. Wondering what it's like to take that journey as a foster parent? Find out as Erin-Page Brown, an adoptive parent and former foster parent to over 25 children, answers some of the most commonly asked foster parenting questions.




Find out how you can make a difference for a child as a foster parent

Canfield Foster Care Services: Helping Children Overcome Trauma

Ohio MENTOR's Canfield foster care program helps children who have had a difficult start in life overcome challenges. We're experts at helping children with trauma develop the healing relationships and life skills they need to have bright futures. Our team tailors services to each child’s unique needs, including:

• • Case management
• • Individual and family therapy
• • Trauma-focused counseling services
• • Life skill building
• • School supports
• • Supports for children with autism
• • Fun family and community activities

 

Helping Children in Foster Care since 1983

Ohio MENTOR has provided foster care services since 1983. Over the years, we've grown to serve children in communities across the state. Our teams are made up of caring people who have dedicated their careers to helping children in need, including Licensed Social Workers, Clinical Counselors, and more.

Statistics About Foster Care

• • There are more than 400,000 children in foster care across the country 
• • As of 2020, there were 214,421 licensed foster homes in the US.
• • Foster children come from all age groups, from infants to up to 20 years old.
• • Children stay in foster care for about 21 months, on average
• • 54,240 children were adopted from foster care in 2021. (National Council For Adoption) Of those, 55% were adopted by their foster parents. (CCAI)
• • Over 19,000 children aged out of foster care as recently as 2021. (Annie E. Casey Foundation)

You Can Make a Difference as a Foster Parent in the Canfield, Ohio Area

With so many children in foster care nationwide, loving foster parents are always needed. The need is also great in the Canfield area. As a foster parent, you have the chance to support a child in need of a loving home and support to help them overcome the challenges they face. Learn how to become a foster parent.

Meet One of Our Foster Parents

“What really keeps me going is my empathy,” says Sheena, a foster parent who has welcomed children with autism into her home. “If you have the heart for it, do it. Everything else will fall into place, but if your heart is genuinely in the right place to support kids with autism the resources are there. Just start with your heart and mind in the right place and be open to learning.”

Read Sheena’s Story

Resources for Becoming a Foster Parent

There's lots of information about becoming a foster a parent on our blog. Learn about how to get started in the process, foster parent responsibilities, requirements, and more.

• • How to Become a Foster Parent in Ohio
• • Is Foster Parenting Right for You?
• • Home Requirements for Becoming a Foster Parent

 

Directions & Location Information for our Canfield Foster Care Office

 

 
Any Questions about Foster Care in the Canfield Area?

Contact us if you have questions about becoming a foster parent in Canfield and surrounding areas, or our support services. Ohio MENTOR serves kids and families across the state in Akron, Columbus, Dayton, and other communities. Contact us today to learn more.