 About UsFounded in 1864, The Children’s Home of Cincinnati is a private, non-profit social service agency that improves the lives of children and their families through services in four distinct areas: Adoption, Early Childhood, Education and Mental Health. The Children’s Home serves children of all ages and their families, including adoptive children and families, new parents needing support and guidance, children with special education needs, and children with mental health diagnoses. Our service array stretches from prevention and early intervention with very young children to treating older adolescents with complex issues. Each of our services and programs is designed to support, nurture, educate and heal. Mission StatementThe mission of The Children's Home of Cincinnati is to improve the lives of children and their families facing social, behavioral, and learning challenges through individualized services of superior quality.Central to our mission is serving “at risk” children and their families. We strive to reach those with little or no resources or support systems, and families that, for any reason, do not have access to typical opportunities afforded to others. Our professional, caring staff provides innovative services on our campus, in the home and in school or community settings. Through these programs, we support children waiting for a family of their own, nurture those in need of extra guidance during the first few years of life, educate children who require special attention to achieve their full academic potential, and help children to realize and maintain a healthy state of mind. History of The Children’s HomeThe Children’s Home of Cincinnati was founded in 1864 to provide day care and shelter for the poor and abandoned children of Cincinnati. Our initial mission centered on saving children from the despair of neglect, abuse, and poverty. Since that time, we have continued to change to meet the needs of the community. After leaving behind the traditional custodial care of orphanages, we began new programs to enable most children to remain in their own homes while receiving services. After World War II, The Children’s Home focused its efforts on adoption. By the 1950’s, adoption became the fastest growing service and the agency had supervised the adoptions of over 250 children by the middle of the century. While continuing to provide adoption and other services, we responded to the need for more intensive, specialized treatment for emotionally disturbed children. In the 1970’s, The Children’s Home converted its facilities from a home for dependent children to a residential treatment center. Cottages were reconstructed to reflect a smaller, more home-like atmosphere, conducive to the nature of residential treatment. Responding again to the needs of our community, The Children’s Home closed the residential treatment facility after 25 years of service. In its place, a less restrictive day program was designed to serve the same emotionally and behaviorally disturbed children. Complimentary services were put in place to provide families with additional support in home, school, and community settings. Today, The Children’s Home offers services in the four distinct areas. Within these areas exists over 25 programs and services, all designed to enable children and their families to learn together, grow together, and be together. Throughout our extensive and colorful history, The Children’s Home has maintained its initialcommitment to improving the lives of children and their families… one child at a time.Accreditations and AffiliationsThe Children’s Home is distinguished by the following accreditations and affiliations:
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