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-See below for helpful resources and upcoming events. Check back often for updated event and information.-
(Upcoming events and informational flyers are listed at the top of the page. Additional information and helpful resources are at the bottom of the page.)
Upcoming Events and Programming
Spring Fling Family Fair at First United Methodist Church - Bowling Green
Presented by Wood County Family & Children First Council and CareSource
Call 419-353-2311 for more information
VA S.A.V.E.: Free Training on Suicide Prevention
Email Jeremy Suttles for more information or to register
Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) Building Financial and Digital Skills: helps youth build financial and digital literacy skills to increase their independence
Hidden in Plain Sight interactive display for parents/guardians at Seneca JFS - brought to you by CARSA, MHRSB - SOSW, United Way of Fostoria and HOPE in Fostoria
Beyond Healthcare: Youth summer programs for ADHD & Anxiety. Full day programs in Perrysburg, Fairlawn, and Beachwood. Half day programs in Toledo. Fun and engaging programming with therapeutic skill building. Email: info@beyondhc.com for more info or call 419-309-3391
Basic Needs and Essential Services and Supports
Great Lakes Community Action Partnership (GLCAP) : Mission- "We create partnerships and opportunities to help individuals, families and communities thrive." Vision- "To make hope, ability, and opportunity possible for all whom we serve."
St. Vincent DePaul : "Helping others during their time of need." "No problem is too big or too small."
Seneca County JFS : Mission- to improve the well-being of Ohio's workforce and families by promoting economic self-sufficiency and ensuring the safety of Ohio's most vulnerable citizens. Vision- Ohio's children, youth and vulnerable adults have a safe and permanent family that nurtures and promotes their overall well-being.
Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) - Ohio Works First (OWF)
Ohio Works First is the financial assistance portion of the state’s Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program, which provides cash benefits to needy families for up to 36 months.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) SNAP reduces poverty and food insecurity while stimulating economic growth.
Blessings Boxes located at:
Hope Lutheran Church, 151 W. Center St.
High Street Methodist Church, 243 W. High St.
The First Church of the Nazarene, 339 Sandusky St.
Fostoria Townhomes (Community Room), 1204 Beier Drive
Kaubisch Public Library, 205 Perry St.
Fostoria Green Apartments, 1013 Carrie Lane
Saint Wendelin Catholic Church, 323 N. Wood St.
Transformation Life Center - Shelter Tiffin
Serves women & children who are Seneca County residents. Reach out to 567-804-9284
The Morrison House - Transitional Living
For referrals or more information, call the Tiffin New Housing Office
Phone: 513-967-4139 - Email: holliday@newhousingohio.org
USA Gov - Making government services easier to find
USA.gov helps you locate and understand government benefits, programs, and information.
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) provides federally funded assistance to reduce the costs associated with home energy bills, energy crises, weatherization, and minor energy-related home repairs.
Traded Treasures
"This is a safe, clean, secure donation station for any usable, working goodwill or restore type of secondhand items, furniture, antiques, and more. We help community members connect with everything you'd find at a thrift shop absolutely free of charge. Every donation of used or not needed but still good items are put through a thorough cleaning process before being offered/rehomed back to the community for free."
Pay it Forward - "Free Store"
Open Select Days
419-447-2515 | 224 S Monroe St, Tiffin (Behind Admin Building) - Bring ID and Shopping Bag
Get Covered Ohio : If you need health insurance or are confused about your options- free, unbiased local help available to help you find the right coverage for your needs and budget.
Social, Emotional and Mental Wellness Programs, Resources and Supports
Women Empowering Women Group- The second Wednesday of each month at NCOESC from 6-7:30PM
Serenity Christian Counseling: Mental Health and Substance Abuse services
Parenting, Family, Youth and Student Services and Supports
Heartbeat Hope Parenting Classes
Heartbeat Hope Medical Pregnancy Center : Parenting classes and resources
Seneca County FCFC : empowers families and children to proactively affect their lives, resulting in enhanced family stability
Coordination Aimed at Reducing the Effects of Substances prenatally (CARES) Seneca County Facebook Page
OhioRISE (Resilience through Integrated Systems and Excellence) : specialized Medicaid managed care plan with tailored services to meet the needs of youth with complex needs
NCOESC Parent Mentor : provide information and support to families of children with disabilities and their school districts
NAMI Parent Advocacy Connection : empower, educate, encourage, and equip families to partner with professionals in promoting access to services that are family-centered, community-based, comprehensive, and culturally competent
Snacks available Monday-Thursday from 3:30-4:30
Tutoring available Mondays and Thursday 3:30-5:30
Foster and Kinship Care Resources
Family Engagement Center - Grand Understandings : provide resources to assist grandfamilies and the educators who support them
Customized Services for Medical, Mental, and Developmental Health Conditions
NCOESC : Project LIFE - combined education and work experience opportunity for students (interns) with disabilities ages 16-21.
Children with Medical Handicaps : health care program in the Ohio Department of Health (ODH). CMH links families of children with special health care needs to a network of quality providers and helps families obtain payment for the services their children need.
Additional Services, Agencies and Information
Champions for Ohio's Children and Families:
Ohio Dept. of Ed. Family and Community Engagement:
https://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Student-Supports/Family-and-Community-Engagement
North Central Ohio ESC Family & Community Resource Center:
Local Resources Within Fostoria
First Call for Help : 105 S Main St - 419-435-2555 - First Call for Help
Information and referral service
Caring Hands Pregnancy and Parenting Support : 202 S. Main St - 419-435-2273 - Caring Hands
Pregnancy tests, Help with baby item needs, Counseling and parenting resources
Community Health Service : 502 Van Buren St - 419-436-7281 - CHS
Healthcare Services: Medical, Dental and Behavioral Health
Sliding fee scale for those who qualify
First Step : 1099 Columbus Ave - 419-435-7300 - info@firststepweb.org - First Step
Emergency Hotline - 1-800-799-7233
Domestic violence shelter for women and children
Case Management services, Advocacy for DV survivors
Fostoria Baptist Church : 524 W Lytle St - 419-435-4158 - Fostoria Baptist
Once a month distribution (call for information: Clothing, Food)
Fostoria Learning Center : 342 Perry St - 419-408-5540 - Fostoria Learning Center
Varying classes and career training, Different events and opportunities at scheduled times.
GLCAP : 801 Kirk St Suite 1 - 419-435-4884 - GLCAP
Early Childhood programs, Housing assistance, Home repair needs, Utility payment assistance
Habitat for Humanity : 339 Sandusky St - 419-435-2844 - Fostoria Habitat
Potential housing rehabilitation or new builds for qualifying families.
A Brush with Kindness program for qualifying families in designated areas
High Street United Methodist Church : 243 W High St - 419-435-1869 - High Street UMC
Drive Thru Meals 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the Month at 4:30p
Kaubisch Public Library: 205 Perry St - 419-435-2813 - Kaubisch Library
Various programming and events
After school snack program for students
Tutoring
Neighbor to Neighbor: For referral call First Call for Help 419-435-4484
Provides eligible AEP customers with utility assistance
Pantry Plus : 4481 N US 23 - 419-619-0183 - stacy@pantry-plus.org - Pantry Plus
Food distribution
ProMedica Fostoria Community Hospital : 501 Van Buren St- 419-435-7734 - ProMedica Fostoria
Clinical care in various specialties.
Inpatient and Outpatient services.
Serenity Christian Counseling: 125 South Main Street, Suite #305 - 567-429-1000 - Serenity Christian Counseling
Outpatient, individualized psychological counseling from a Christian worldview. Professionally Licensed to treat Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders.
Evidence-Based Treatment for Anger Management, Sex Offenses, Parenting, and Domestic Violence Offenses in a Group and/or Individual settings
Parenting Groups
Sharing Kitchen : 321 N. Main St - 419-436-1667 - Sharing Kitchen
Offering food to those in need.
Currently serving carryout meals - Check Facebook for dates and times
St. Vincent DePaul : 243 W. High Street - 419-435-7259 - St. Vincent de Paul
Client Hours - Thursdays: 9a-11a
Thursday by appointment only
Vouchers for transportation to work and medical appointments, Utility assistance to avoid shut offs, Furniture and household items (as donated), Assistance getting replacement legal documents, Hotel vouchers
West Independence United Methodist Church (Garage of Hope): 22876 US-224 - 419-894-6239 - Garage of Hope
Used furniture and small appliances
211 : Dial 211 - 211
Information and referral services
Dial 211 from a phone while in the location of need to be connected to services
May not work in all areas
Helpful Resources Outside of Fostoria
Seneca County Department of Job and Family Services : 419-447-5011 - Seneca JFS
Hancock County Department of Job and Family Services : 419-422-0182 - Hancock JFS
Wood County Department of Job and Family Services : 419-352-7566 - Wood JFS
-Helps families to get services to help themselves
Seneca County Family and Children First Council: 419-447-2927 - Seneca FCFC
Hancock County Family and Children First Council: 419-424-7073 - Hancock FCFC
Wood County Family and Children First Council: 419-353-2311 - Wood FCFC
-Enhances the well-being of children and families by building community capacity, coordinating systems and services, and engaging families.
Seneca County General Health District: 419-447-3691 - Seneca Health
Hancock County Public Health: 419-424-7105 - Hancock Health
Wood County Health Department: 419-352-8402 - Wood Health
-Offers a range of public health information, tools, and resources.
Seneca County Salvation Army: No longer services outside of Tiffin
Hancock County Salvation Army: 419-442-8238 - Hancock Salvation Army
Wood County Salvation Army: 419-352-5918 - Wood Salvation Army
-Potential food, clothing, utility, rent or holiday assistance depending on county
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services:
-Mental Health and Recovery Services Board of Seneca, Ottawa, Sandusky and Wyandot Counties (MHRSB): 419-448-0640 | https://mhsosw.org/
-Hancock County Board of Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services (ADAMHS): 419-424-1985 | https://www.yourpathtohealth.org/
-Wood County Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services Board (ADAMHS): 419-352-8475 | https://www.wcadamh.org/
Crisis Services
Seneca County Crisis Hotline: 1-800-826-1306
Hancock County Crisis Hotline: 1-888-936-7116
Wood County Crisis Hotline: 419-502-4673
Ohio Crisis Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 | Ohio Crisis Text Line: Text '4HOPE' to 741-741
Suicide and Crisis Hotline: call or text 988
SAMHSA's Disaster Distress Hotline: 1-800-985-5990
ChildHelp Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-422-4453 (1-800-4-A-CHILD
National Parent Helpline: 1-855-427-2736 (1-800-4A PARENT)
If you have helpful resources, information or an event you would like to share please email District School Caseworker Tonya Hinke thinke@fostoriaschools.org