The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption is a national, nonprofit public charity dedicated to dramatically increasing the number of adoptions of children waiting in North America's foster care systems. Created by Wendy’s® founder Dave Thomas, who was adopted, the Foundation implements evidence-based, results-driven national service programs and builds awareness around the growing need and importance of foster care adoption in various ways. We also develop resources for employers and families to support the adoption journey. Through our signature program, Wendy’s Wonderful Kids, the Foundation provides grants to adoption agencies to hire and train recruiters in our child-focused recruitment model to find loving, permanent homes for children in foster care. This model is up to three times more effective at serving children who have been in foster care the longest, including older youth, siblings and children with special needs. The Foundation offers a free library of resources to help families navigate the adoption journey, such as Finding Forever Families: A Step-by-Step Guide to Adoption and Strengthen Your Forever Family: A Step-by-Step Guide to Post-Adoption. The Foundation also works to build awareness around the growing need and importance of adoption from foster care through public service announcements, social media campaigns, articles, events, sponsorships and more.

"Empowering youth and their families to make sound choices and achieve promising futures." Directions for Youth & Families offers programs that provide community-based treatment and prevention services that emphasize commitment to the family, school, and work. Services are provided through innovative programs that focus on the redirection of self-defeating behaviors and assisting youth and families in leading positive and productive lives. We believe every person has a right to grow up in a healthy environment, free of neglect and abuse. We affirm people’s right to self-awareness, self-respect, self-fulfillment, and confidentiality. Youth and families can best learn new behaviors in their natural environment and we believe that strengthening family relationships will bring about the most significant changes. We support the basic values of the human service field beginning with where the client is and protecting an individual’s right to self-determination. Our accepting and non-judgmental approach respects each individual and the family unit, recognizing strengths in diversity, culture, values, and belief systems. We promote an individual and family’s right to choose. Our purpose is not to make choices for people, nor tell them what to decide. We discuss options with those we serve and respect their decisions, thereby preserving and affording people the opportunity to learn and grow from the choices they make regarding their lives.

Our comprehensive services for residents of Ashland County include mental health services, community programs, youth services, and crisis intervention. Our caring staff are fully trained and certified and include licensed counselors, social workers, nurses, and psychiatrists. Being a client of Appleseed Community Mental Health Center means having access to individualized services tailored to your needs. We want to provide the least restrictive environment possible so that you feel safe and comfortable during your time in our care.

Advocacy and Protective Services, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization, which advocates for outcomes that promote dignity, respect, and enhanced quality of life for individual persons with developmental disabilities.

OHIO DISTRICT 5 AREA AGENCY ON AGING is a company based out of 2131 PARK AVE. WEST, ONTARIO, Ohio, United States.

Select Home Care specializes in providing care to older adults and disabled individuals. Our caregivers assist individuals with all activities of daily living in the privacy of their homes. Our service is a sound alternative for those who need assistance to remain at home. Select Home Care is independently owned and operated by experienced healthcare professionals.

For almost 50 years, Huckleberry House has been the primary provider of shelter and services to run away, homeless and at risk youth in Franklin county. Through crisis services, family and individual counseling, community outreach, and independent living skills training, we make sure every teen has a safe home environment.

BRIDGES COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP is an individual & family services company based out of 232 N MAIN ST, Marysville, Ohio, United States.

For more than 100 years, Columbus Early Learning Centers has provided high-quality care and early childhood education to 300 children ages birth to 5 years through 4 central city locations. Our goal is to create learning environments that help children develop the cognitive, physical and social/imotional skills needed for school success.

The Alpha Group is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit agency. Since 1970 we have provided gainful employment, quality rehabilitation, and adult day support services to individuals with disabilities in Delaware and surrounding counties. Alpha is committed to the belief that people with disabilities have the same rights and responsibilities as all people; notably, the right to participate in their community. Services and supports that enhance and provide additional life choices to individuals should be accessible. Alpha participates in partnerships and flexible agreements to provide individualized services and support that are based on their needs, wants, and desires. There are five distinct service areas of Alpha which includes community employment, integrated adult day services, supportive living, transportation, and work training.

For more than 100 years, Columbus Early Learning Centers has provided high-quality care and early childhood education to 300 children ages birth to 5 years through 4 central city locations. Our goal is to create learning environments that help children develop the cognitive, physical and social/imotional skills needed for school success.

Ability Matters was created in collaboration with parents who believed their adult children should have the support they needed to live, work and participate fully in their community now and in the future.