From the Executive Director
Heather Nicol,
Executive DirectorGreetings! Welcome to the first issue of Seeds of Success: our Central Ohio Newsletter! I am excited to have this opportunity to share with you all of the wonderful things happening in our Central Ohio office.
The programs offered at Berea Children's Home and Family Services of Central Ohio are continually expanding as we respond to continuously emerging needs in the community. Our mentoring services continue to grow as our mentors successfully assist at-risk individuals, helping reunite families and teaching appropriate parenting skills. Our counseling services help individuals who are struggling with grief, loss, depression and other mental health concerns; and our Community Mental Health program receives new client referrals nearly every day.
As the need for services increases in Franklin County I am proud to be a part of an excellent team of well trained, dedicated staff who really care about the clients we serve. I encourage you to read on and learn more about our organization and how you can be a part of Berea Children's Home and Family Services of Central Ohio.
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Discovering a World Outside her Guarded Walls
Sixteen-year-old Cynammon was a troubled home-schooled student experiencing serious academic and behavioral problems. She was failing most subjects, felt depressed about her future and was facing challenges within her family structure. She grew up the youngest of four children, feeling responsible to help her disabled mother as her older brothers moved out. Read more...
Strong Partnerships in Early Childhood Mental Health Services
Since 1887, Columbus Early Learning Centers has been providing quality Early Childhood Education to children ages six weeks to five years old, and their families. From their four locations in Columbus, the centers provide the educational foundation necessary for children to develop the physical, social/emotional and learning skills necessary for success in Kindergarten. Read more...
Finding the Courage to Escape Depression and Fear
At seven months pregnant, Orlinna Gregory sat paralyzed with fear in the office of a community OB/GYN clinic. Prior to this appointment, Orlinna had not received prenatal care and it was evident that she was significantly struggling to care for herself, her unborn child, and her three young daughters. Read more...
Your Charitable Gift Supports Important Work
Annually Berea Children's Home of Central Ohio touches the lives of more than 500 children and families. Our work takes us directly into the homes of our clients where we address critical mental health issues and teach and model parenting skills. The treatment and prevention services we provide in the family home are unique, very effective and in demand in Franklin County. Read more...