5 Ways to Support Foster Families this May
Written by Sabrina Plumb May is Foster Care Awareness Month. Of course, becoming a foster parent is the best way to celebrate—but if you’re not ready yet, how can you…
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OhioGuidestone and the Pedaling Parsons work for Recovery
Written by Savannah Heck Pastor Don Richards believes that churches can—and should—play a larger role in efforts to reverse the tide of the rapidly growing opioid epidemic. That is why…
Workforce 360° in Schools and Communities, Building Sustainable Futures
My role within the OhioGuidestone Workforce 360° program is Senior Manager of Workforce Development. I work with school districts, educational institutions and employers in Cuyahoga and Lake Counties to create…
The Gift of a Better Quality of Life from the Community Fund Management Foundation
Written by Jenny McAllister OhioGuidestone operates a special needs cottage on our Residential Treatment campus that exclusively houses boys with developmental disabilities. These children have unique needs and rarely, if ever,…
5 Things I Would Tell A New Foster Parent
Written by Sarah Hihn This year marks my 10th year as a licensed foster parent. It’s hard to believe that ten years has passed since I first began my fostering…
Autism Spectrum Disorder
An Overview of Autism Spectrum Disorder Autism. What does it really mean? The DSM-5, or Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, defines autism as persistent deficits in social communication…
PLAY Project at Work
Life with Dhameer is never boring–his energy is contagious, and his love of play keeps his family busy. “He likes to play until he’s tired. Then he rests for two…
4 Time Tested Tips to Take Care of Yourself
Taking care of another person, in any capacity, can be exhausting. But you need to take care of yourself, too. Whether you are a parent or a friend, we’ve all…
7 Ways to Support Loved Ones With Mental Illness
Written by Jennifer McAllister The burden of mental health concerns continues to grow worldwide, with 1 in 5 adults suffering from mental or neurological disorders at some point in their…
4 Signs of Someone Struggling with Mental Illness
Half of American adults will experience mental illness in their lifetime. Chances are, someone in your life is struggling with mental illness right now. Having a strong support system is…