Pathway Caring For Children

07/23/2025

Some motivation for your midweek! Thank you to volunteers for chalking our walk and providing encouragement to Pathway kids and families!

07/22/2025

Registration NOW OPEN! Join us at Pathway's Clays for Kids Tournament on Thursday, October 9th! Your registration grants you exclusive access to Hill ’n Dale Club’s private wooded property! Register & Sponsor HERE: https://one.bidpal.net/2025clays/welcome

Join us for a day of sporting clays, dinner, awards, and more! HURRY this event is limited and sold out in 2024! Many sponsor levels guarantee a team!

07/21/2025

We are excited to introduce Pathway’s new Board President: Mark Wagner!
Mark Wagner, Attorney at Law, is a Director with the law firm of Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Co., L.P.A. and has served on Pathway’s board since 2018. Mark resides in Stark County with his wife Sarah and three children.

Mark shared what inspired him to get involved with Pathway:

Being involved with Pathway to assist children and their families provides the opportunity to directly shape the future. Children are among the most vulnerable members of society, and the support they receive early in life can define their path for years to come. Empowering children and families through the services provided by Pathway doesn’t just meet a short-term need, but instead, provides a long-term ripple effect that improves families, the community, and even future generations.

Providing support to Pathway can help create a turning point in a vulnerable child’s life. Your support can help build families, heal trauma, and give children the stability and love they deserve, which are the building blocks for creating a brighter future.

Thank you Mark for your dedication to Pathway children and families!

07/18/2025

Pathway Prevention Specialist, Amy, helped teens make lunch from scratch cooking up burgers, homemade french fries, and strawberry shortcake!

We offer free prevention programs in partnership with Tiqvah Hands of Hope to the Canton Community to build stronger families and safer communities through proven tools for
success, emotional well-being, and strong decision making.

Strong families lead to strong communities—and you help make that possible!

07/17/2025

There's still time to BE THE DIFFERENCE - Be a Pathway Foster Parent! Thinking about being a foster parent, but don't think you have the time? NEXT WEEK! Complete ALL Pre-Service Foster Parent Training July 24-July 27!

Questions? Contact us at 330-818-0425 or mtaylor@pathwaycfc.org to register or learn more. We can't wait to hear how YOU want to make a difference! www.pathwaycfc.org/foster-care/

07/14/2025

National Serve Day was this past Saturday and volunteers from Church completed much-needed yard work and deck repair at Pathway’s Jim Bridges Learning Center - a space where Pathway youth gather for mental health counseling and life skills groups. Thank You! Your service was a true act of kindness, and Pathway is grateful for your time, heart, and hard work in helping us create a welcoming, healing space for the kids we serve.

07/10/2025

Thank you to Pathway Associate Board Members for taking time out of their busy schedules to assemble birthday bags for children in Pathway foster homes! Complete with balloons and all the fixings for a fun birthday treat these bags will serve as a simple reminder that every child deserves to be celebrated!

07/08/2025

Every child deserves a safe place to land—a home filled with love, stability, and understanding. Will you be THE ONE who changes a child's life? Join us for a Power-Packed Weekend of Pre-Service Training July 24-July 27.
At Pathway Caring for Children, we walk alongside children in foster care, offering support, healing, and hope through every step of their journey. Our foster families open their hearts and homes to children who need a sense of safety and belonging.
Whether it’s for a few days or a forever family, our foster parents are there—to listen, to care, and to provide a foundation where kids can begin to heal.
💛 Together, we believe in the power of love, guidance, and realizing the possibilities of their lives.
Complete ALL foster parent pre-service training in just four days and take the first step toward changing a child’s story.
Training Schedule:
• Thursday, July 24: 6–9 PM (In-person, Canton Office)
• Friday, July 25: 6–9 PM (Zoom)
• Saturday, July 26: 8:30 AM–5:30 PM (Zoom)
• Sunday, July 27: 12–6 PM (In-person, Canton Office)
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.
You’ll also learn the importance of working closely as a team—with social workers, schools, and counselors—to build the best possible outcomes for the children you welcome into your home.
Our experienced staff and trainers walk beside you every step of the way, guiding you through behavior management strategies, setting realistic expectations, and understanding the full foster parent licensure process.
Ready to make a difference?
Click for more info: https://www.pathwaycfc.org/foster-care/

07/04/2025

Wishing everyone a fun, safe, and happy 4th of July celebration! All Pathway offices are closed TODAY- Friday, July 4th, and will resume normal business hours Monday, July 7th.

07/03/2025

Fireworks can be fun—but also frightening.

For kids in foster care, especially those with trauma, the 4th of July may bring anxiety instead of excitement. Loud noises, crowds, and unpredictability can be overwhelming.

With a trauma-informed approach, you can help your child feel safe, supported, and included:
✅ Prepare them ahead of time
✅ Offer choices (watch from inside, bring headphones, skip the crowd)
✅ Create a calm space with comfort items
✅ Celebrate in ways that feel safe and connected

🎆 Read more tips for a trauma-sensitive holiday:
https://www.pathwaycfc.org/blog/helping-children-in-foster-care-feel-safe-during-fireworks-and-fourth-of-july-activities/

Support foster kids this 4th of July with trauma-informed tips to help them feel safe, calm, and included.

07/01/2025

🌞 School’s Out for Summer was a blast! Pathway’s prevention team in Wayne county had a great community event full of fun, food, games and more! It was the perfect kickoff to a great summer. Even a little rain couldn’t stop our amazing supporters and community from showing up! A huge THANK YOU to all our incredible community partners who helped make this event so special — we couldn’t have done it without you! 💛
• D. Michael Bomboris Team
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• Wooster Recreation Department
• The River Radio
• Wayne County Public Library
• Wayne County Children Services
• One Eighty
• People to People Ministries
• Certified Angus Beef
• Beaver Wholesale Meats
• Wooster Color Point
• Frito Lay
• Bowman Beverage
• Buckeye Container Incorporated
• All Events Rental
• Metallus
• Friendly Wholesale
• Cramer Oil
• Doug Myers Family
• Eyeglass Gallery
• Wooster Pools and Spas
• Ride On
• Mission Thrift
• Buehler's Fresh Foods
• McDonalds
• Taco Bell
• Burger King
• Pizza Hut
• Arbys
• Mariola Italian Restaurant
• Omahoma Bobs BBQ
• Movies 10
• BW3s
• Bubble Fresh Bubble Tea

06/26/2025

YOU are helping little ones grow all summer long! 🌞

Pathway’s Little Skill Builders Group supports children ages 2–6 as they learn to handle big feelings and solve everyday problems—skills that build a foundation for success in school and life.

At this stage, kids learn fast. That’s why early intervention matters. Each week, children build on:

✨ Play skills & taking turns
✨ Naming and expressing feelings
✨ Solving problems through play
✨ Listening & following directions
✨ Handling transitions
✨ Calming strategies & body control