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Pathway Caring For Children

Pathway Caring for Children's mission is to help children and families realize the possibilities of through foster care, adoption, and counseling.

The staff members, volunteers, and foster parents of Pathway seek to make real seven basic ideals in the lives of the children who come to us. Most important, we love and care for each youth individually. We recognize them as persons and teach them to respect themselves and others; provide them with security of knowing that we are here for them; help them find the paths of success in school, work and social relationships; encourage them in the assumption of responsibility for themselves and their actions; and become personally involved with them in their struggle for meaning and purpose in life.

01/07/2026

✨ Feeling the After-Effects of the Holidays? You’re Not Alone. ✨

The holiday season can bring joy—but it can also bring stress, grief, and big emotions.

📅 January 13
⏰ 6:30–7:45 PM
📍 Green Library

Join Pathway Caring for Children and our Mental Health Director, Marcie Girdlestone, LPCC-S, for an engaging workshop designed to help families manage seasonal stress and reconnect after the holidays.

You’ll gain practical tools to:
💛 Reduce feelings of being overwhelmed
💛 Support your child’s emotional needs
💛 Strengthen connection through understanding and empathy
💛 Rediscover peace after the holiday season

📌 Register online, in person, or by phone: 330-896-9074

MORE INFO: https://akronlibrary.libnet.info/event/14926653

01/01/2026

🎉 Happy New Year from Pathway Caring for Children! 🎉Offices are closed today and will resume normal business hours on Friday, January 2nd.
As we step into 2026, we’re filled with gratitude for YOU—our dedicated community of supporters, foster parents, donors, volunteers, and friends. Because of your kindness and generosity, over 2,100 children and families experienced hope, healing, and brighter days in 2025.
This year, let’s continue building a world where every child feels safe, valued, and loved. Together, we can make 2026 a year of even greater possibilities!
💛Wishing you a joyful, healthy, and meaningful New Year!

12/30/2025

As we look back on this year, one thing is clear: hope, healing, and connection begin with you. Give TODAY! https://givebutter.com/nodanceball25

Because of supporters and partners like you, 2,134 children and families across 14 Northeast Ohio counties found stability, safety, and the support they needed to move forward.

This year, together, you helped make possible:
✨ 136 children finding safety, care, and belonging in Pathway foster homes
✨ 25 children welcomed into forever families through adoption
✨ 60 young adults in our Bridges Program receiving coaching, housing support, and life-skills training as they stepped into independence
✨ 502 young children (birth–6) supported by Early Childhood Mental Health specialists during critical developmental years
✨ 40 teens experiencing healing and connection at TRUST Camp
✨ 27,811 mental health services provided to children and families
✨ 230 children and teens building resilience through prevention programs
✨ 75 volunteers giving 685 hours to remind children they are valued and loved

As the year comes to a close, your year-end gift can help even more children and families find safety, healing, and hope in the year ahead.

💙 Make your year-end gift today and be part of what’s possible.

[Give before December 31]

12/29/2025

Trust takes time—especially for children entering foster care.
Shared movies, music, and games can help break down walls, spark conversation, and build connection in gentle, meaningful ways. 🎬🎶🎲
At Pathway, we support families in creating safe spaces where healing begins through relationship. Read more HERE: https://www.pathwaycfc.org/blog/family-bonding-through-entertainment/

12/25/2025

Pathway offices are closed December 25th and December 26th. We will resume business hours on Monday, December 29th. We wish everyone a joyous holiday season!

12/24/2025

🎄✨ Happy Holidays from Pathway! As we celebrate the season of giving, we are overwhelmed with gratitude for YOU—our supporters, volunteers, foster parents, donors, and friends. Your generosity, kindness, and compassion have brought joy, hope, and healing to so many children and families this year.
Because of you, smiles have been shared, hearts have been lifted, and lives have been forever changed. You are helping create brighter futures and a world where every child feels loved, supported, and safe.
From all of us at Pathway, we wish you a holiday season filled with peace, warmth, and the love of community. Thank you for making this season truly special. ❤️

12/23/2025

Thank you to Evan Mobley, power forward of the Cleveland Cavaliers and The Mobley Foundation for welcoming Pathway foster and adopted children to a Walmart shopping spree last week. It was truly a night to remember, filled with smiles, excitement, and meaningful moments! We are so grateful to our community partners who make this season special for Pathway children and families!

12/22/2025

❄️ This season, children at Pathway need more than winter cheer—they need safety, support, and someone who believes in them. Give TODAY: https://givebutter.com/nodanceball25

Just like Frosty brings joy and warmth wherever he goes, your year-end gift brings comfort, healing, and hope to children and families who need it most.

Every week, children come to Pathway facing fear and uncertainty. Because of you, they can find stability, compassionate care, and a place to belong.

⛄️ Hope, healing, and connection begin with you.

As the year comes to a close, your generosity can help a child move from crisis to comfort—and from waiting to belonging.

💙 Give before the year ends and make hope possible today.

12/19/2025

Pathway's North Olmsted office is looking festive! Full of good cheer and encouragement for clients during this season!

12/18/2025

Children who’ve experienced trauma need compassion, stability, and someone who believes in them. That someone could be YOU. Join us for a Power-Packed Weekend of Pre-Service Training.https://www.pathwaycfc.org/foster-care/

Complete ALL foster parent pre-service training in just four days and take the first step toward changing a child’s story.

Training Schedule: (Virtual and in-person sessions)
• Thursday, Jan 22: 6–9 PM
• Friday, Jan 23: 6–9 PM
• Saturday, Jan 24: 8:30 AM–5:30 PM
• Sunday, Jan 25: 12–6 PM

What to Expect:
Pre-Service training is designed to give you the skills and tools needed to understand how trauma and instability impact children in foster care. You’ll explore how to meet their unique emotional, developmental, and behavioral needs with empathy and structure.

Are you ready to make a difference?

Makenna Taylor:
EMAIL: mtaylor@pathwaycfc.org
PHONE: 330-818-0425

12/17/2025

Pathway staff had a holly jolly good time gathering together for our annual end of year party! Complete with games, giveaways, good food and cheer there were smiles all around celebrating the hard work of helping children and families realize the possibilities of their lives!

12/16/2025

A child’s need for safety can’t wait. 💙 There’s no ballroom. No band. No dancing. Just children who need hope—and people like YOU who care. https://givebutter.com/nodanceball25

Every week, we receive 50 referral calls for children in need. Right now, we can only help about 2%—but your year-end gift helps change that.

✨ Recruit and train more foster parents
✨ Provide trauma-informed therapy
✨ Bring hope to children who can’t put their needs on hold

Skip the dance. Change a life.
Give today and help a child find safety and healing.

Address

4895 Dressler Road NW, Ste A
Canton, OH
44718

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+13304930083

Website

http://www.pathwaycfc.org/

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Founded in 1973 by Jim and Velma Bridges Pathway Caring for Children is a private, non-profit social service agency. Our mission is to empower children and families to realize their potential and achieve the possibilities of their lives through innovative mental health, foster care, and adoption services.