Pathway Caring For Children

04/10/2026

We are thankful for the ongoing support of the Sisters of Charity Foundation. Their funding supported Pathway prevention programs that help support students’ self-regulation, healthy decision making, positive friendships, and some heavier topics like substance use and violence prevention.

The Sisters of Charity Foundation of Canton - News - Annual Reports

04/09/2026

We are very grateful for community partners like The Junkluggers for their generosity in supporting Pathway kids and families!

Back in February, we kicked off a special initiative: donate $10 from every pickup to our friends at Pathway Caring For Children! By the end of March, and 181 pickups later, we were thrilled to hand over $1,810 to help foster families and kids in our community. We even got to stop by their offices and meet the amazing team behind the work - they’re truly inspiring! Supporting such an incredible cause was an honor, and we’re proud to do our part! 🤝 🚛 ♻️

04/08/2026

Pathway staff wear blue today! 💙

This day represents a unified commitment to standing against child abuse. 

Through our work at Pathway, we are all connected to this mission and the impact it has on the lives of vulnerable children

04/07/2026

One of our Pathway school-based therapists used a mini steel drum to help a student explore and express their emotions through music 🎶

The student shared, “It’s a fun way to talk about my feelings.” 💙

At Pathway, we’re always finding creative, meaningful ways to help kids feel seen, heard, and understood. Our school-based therapists and case managers are on site, in the schools every day. They are part of school meetings and schedules and can engage with students where and when they need it.

Pathway’s work goes beyond addressing immediate behavioral concerns. It’s about building relationships, fostering growth, and walking alongside students during some of the most formative years of their lives.

Find out more: https://www.pathwaycfc.org/mental-health-services/school-based-services/

04/06/2026

Looking for a safe, supportive space where your child can connect, recharge, and just be a kid? 💙

Pathway’s Second Saturdays: Behavioral Health Respite Group for Youth offers a monthly break for caregivers and a fun, welcoming environment for kids ages 3–17.

✨ Each month includes:
• Creative activities & skill-building
• Opportunities to make friends
• Snacks provided
• Caring, trained staff

📅 Saturday, April 11
⏰ 1:00–4:00 PM
📍 Pathway’s Jim Bridges Learning Center (Canton)

This group is designed for youth who could benefit from a monthly reset and connection with others in a supportive setting.

Have questions? Contact Lyndsay at (330) 818-0408.
If not enrolled, please call and we will walk you through the process to get your child connected to Pathway’s services.

Must be OhioRISE eligible and able to enroll in Mental Health services at Pathway.

04/03/2026

We’re still thinking about what a truly magical night Pathway' annual dinner and fundraiser, "An Evening of Magic and Meaning" was! ✨💙

Because of your support, Pathway kids and families are reminded that they are safe, seen, and not alone.

Take a look at these special moments from the evening—and thank you to Lisa Austin of Brightside Photography for capturing it all so beautifully 📸

>>Missed this year? Save the Date! Pathway's Fundraising Event is set for Saturday, April 10, 2027 at Greystone Hall!

04/02/2026

Our free Pre-Service Power Weekend begins April 23. If becoming a foster parent has been on your mind, this is the moment to take the first real step. Four days. Learn what it looks like to open your home to a child who needs one. Register HERE: https://www.pathwaycfc.org/events/foster-parent-pre-service/ .

📩 Questions? Reach out to Makenna:
mtaylor@pathwaycfc.org | 330-818-0425

Power Weekend Training Foster Parent Pre-Service Training Thursday, April 23 – Sunday, April 26, 2026 Children who have experienced trauma need compassion, stability, and someone who believes in them. Pathway Caring for Children's Power Weekend is a four-day pre-service training designed to help p...

04/01/2026

April is Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month. We can all take a stance that child abuse is preventable. Please wear blue on April 8th to participate in the statewide awareness campaign. Healthy communities raise healthy families.
Protective factors are attributes that increase the well-being of children and families.

These include:
-Nurturing and attachment
-Resilience
-Healthy Connections
-Social and Emotional Skills for Children

At Pathway, we help families with resources, wrap-around support, and skills that allow individuals to parent effectively, even under stress.

03/31/2026

Thank you to The The Junkluggers for their generosity in supporting Pathway kids and families! For every pickup this past month, they donated $10—and it really adds up to make a difference!

Need junk removed? Book here: www.junkluggers.com/akron-canton/book-now/

03/27/2026

Next up we thank Becky McCullough who has been with Pathway for 6 years as a school-based therapist in Fairless schools.

Becky shared, "I became a social worker to help people. I love working with students to help them realize they are not their diagnosis or their past trauma, they are not the mistakes they have made. One of my most valuable memories was when a student I had been helping work through past trauma told me, “I’m proud of myself for all the things I’ve overcome. Thanks for not giving up on me.”

Thank you, Becky for always being willing to help!

03/26/2026

💙Megan Garrett is a foster care case manager whose journey with Pathway began as an intern in 2012. After serving in multiple roles through 2022, she returned in January 2025—bringing with her a deep passion for walking alongside children and families.

Here’s what Pathway means to Megan:

"At Pathway, the heart of what we do is presence. We walk alongside children and families during seasons that are often uncertain and overwhelming, offering stability, advocacy, and care when it matters most. The impact of this work isn’t found in a single moment, but in the consistency of showing up day after day with compassion, adaptability, and grace.

I am grateful to be part of a group of people who lead with both professionalism and heart. The collaboration across Pathway, and especially within foster care, creates an environment where children are prioritized, supported, and treated with dignity, and where families are met with care and intention as they navigate complex circumstances."

Thank you, Megan, for the difference you make every day!

03/25/2026

Kirsten Wilson has been with Pathway for 34 years and currently is a licensing assessor. Kirsten meets with Pathway foster families to keep their licenses up to date and certified, a job that requires a lot of attention to detail and patience. Kirsten shared:
"The thing that keeps me motivated to pursue this career in social work is the fact that the work we do changes lives for the better. I find great purpose and meaning in my job, and the overall work that we do at Pathway, and that is something that I want to be a part of. "

Thank you, Kirsten for your dedication to Pathway families!