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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.

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

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!

03/24/2026

As continues today we’re spotlighting Deborah Garrott, Pathway’s Community Engagement Director, who has faithfully served for 23 years in a variety of roles—all advancing Pathway’s mission.

Deborah recently reflected on what led her to social work:

"I’ve recently been reminded why I chose a career in social work. My grandma passed away in December, and she was the one who first introduced me to the field. She was a Licensed Social Worker who earned her degree in her late 50s and worked in a nursing home with adults facing severe mental health challenges. Our careers became a special bond we shared, and we even attended a few continuing education trainings together before she retired."

Thank you, Deborah, for your continued commitment to Pathway!

03/23/2026

We’re hiring! Make an impact in early childhood development. Pathway is looking for a Part-Time Early Childhood Prevention Specialist (20 hrs/week) based in Wooster, OH.

In this role, you’ll:
✔ Support young children’s social-emotional development
✔ Coach teachers and partner with families
✔ Deliver evidence-based programs like Dinosaur School
✔ Help build stronger, more resilient communities

We’re looking for someone who:
• Has experience working with young children
• Enjoys collaborating with educators and families
• Values empathy, diversity, and community impact

✨ Training provided
🚗 Local travel required (Wooster + occasional Canton)

If you (or someone you know) are passionate about prevention work and early childhood, we’d love to connect!

👉 Learn more: https://pathwaycfc.applicantpro.com/jobs/3979209
📩 Apply or share!

03/21/2026

There's still time! Get some spring cleaning done! NOW- the end of March is donating $10 for every pickup to Pathway!

Their goal is to raise at least $2,000, so book your pickup today! https://givebutter.com/junkluggers4pathway
🔗 www.junkluggers.com/akron-canton/book-now/
☎️ (330) 552-9108

03/20/2026

continues and today we spotlight Caroline Grimmett! Caroline is a Licensing Assessor for the past 4 years at Pathway, working with individuals and families who are becoming foster and foster-to-adopt parents.

Caroline shared, “What keeps me motivated is getting to walk alongside families at the very beginning of their journey. I meet people who are nervous, excited, unsure if they’re “enough” and then I get to watch them step into something truly life changing. Every home study isn’t just a requirement to complete; it’s the start of a safe place for a child who needs stability, patience, and love.

I’ve seen firsthand how fostering changes not only a child’s life, but the lives of the families who say yes. It’s not always easy, but it is always meaningful. Being part of the process that helps create safe homes and forever families is something I’m incredibly proud of. I’m grateful to be part of this work.”

And we are grateful for you, Caroline and your heart to help children and families thrive!!❤

03/19/2026

Right now, there are children in our community who need a safe place to sleep tonight. Not forever. Not perfectly. Just safely.

You don’t have to have it all figured out to make a difference. Could you be that place for one child?

Pathway’s Foster Parent Power Weekend (April 23–26) is your chance to get fully trained in just 4 days and take the first real step toward becoming a foster parent.

👉 Sign up now: https://www.pathwaycfc.org/foster-care/

Training Schedule:
• Thurs (4/23): 6–9 PM
• Fri (4/24): 6–9 PM
• Sat (4/25): 8:30 AM–5:30 PM
• Sun (4/26): 12–6 PM

You don’t have to have all the answers—just willing to show up for a child who needs you.

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

Take the first step today. A child is waiting.

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4895 Dressler Road NW, Ste A
Canton, OH
44718

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

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+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.