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Families’ Stories

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We need foster parents!

There has never been a better time to consider foster care. The need for foster parents in the Greater Cincinnati and Hamilton County, and Dayton and Montgomery County area is greater than ever. Make a real difference in your community by exploring, supporting, or becoming a foster parent!

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The Johnson Family: A Foster Care to Adoption Journey is Born
The Johnson Family: A Foster Care to Adoption Journey is Born

Johnson Family – Then / Now Adoption Story “Johnson 5” – April Johnson LICENSED – 10/23/2017 – CURRENT ADOPTION DATES: […]

A Growing Family: The Siders Story of Faith
A Growing Family: The Siders Story of Faith

Siders Family – Then / Now Adoption Story A Story of Faith – Carl Siders LICENSED – 03/14/2015 – 1/17/2023 […]

The Tully Family: Growing Through Love in Unexpected Ways
The Tully Family: Growing Through Love in Unexpected Ways

  The Tully Family Love Story   What inspired you to consider foster care and adoption? Like many people, we […]

A Story of Hope & Perseverance – The Hermans Family
A Story of Hope & Perseverance – The Hermans Family

  Hermans Family – Then / Now Adoption Story A Story of Hope & Perseverance – Natalie Hermans LICENSED – […]

The Cooley Family - Then & Now Adoption Story
The Cooley Family – Then & Now Adoption Story

Cooley Family – Then / Now Adoption Story Licensed – October 23, 2015 – October 23, 2023 (8  years) Original […]

Luke's Story
Luke’s Story

Racheal and her grandson Luke are enjoying a day at the park together. It’s unusually hot, but they both are […]

From Foster Mom to Licensing Coordinator
From Foster Mom to Licensing Coordinator

The need for foster parents is greater than ever! On any given day in Ohio, around 16,000 children are being cared […]

An Update From Amy
An Update From Amy

My foster care journey began back in 2014. I was newly divorced and excited to begin the process of becoming […]

An Update From Sherri and Mark
An Update From Sherri and Mark

Sherri and Mark were foster parents with Beech Acres Parenting Center for five years. During that time, they adopted three […]

See How Kimberly and Todd's Family was Improved by Working With Beech Acres
See How Kimberly and Todd’s Family was Improved by Working With Beech Acres

When Kimberly and Todd’s niece and nephew needed a place to be loved, they didn’t hesitate to welcome them into […]

Beech Acres Supports Kinship Family
Beech Acres Supports Kinship Family

Sara shared her kinship experience with Beech Acres Parenting Center. Read the interview below. How has being a Kinship Caregiver […]

Maryssa's Story!
Maryssa’s Story!

We’re excited to celebrate the adoption of Maryssa Kay! Maryssa brings love and joy into the lives of everyone she […]

Celebrating Adoption Month with One of Our Own!
Celebrating Adoption Month with One of Our Own!

Ryshel Bowling is a Licensing Coordinator on the Foster Care & Adoption team at Beech Acres Parenting Center. While she […]

April & Ken Share Their Adoption Story
April & Ken Share Their Adoption Story

“Foster care and adoption allow us to grow our family and we are forever grateful.” Adoptive dad, daughter, and mama […]

The Bennett Family
The Bennett Family

“The difference that they can make for that one life would be all the difference in the world to that […]

The Siders Family Share Their Foster Care Story
The Siders Family Share Their Foster Care Story

“I just treat them as if they’re my kids. Whether they’re at my home for an hour or whether they’re […]

Foster mom Natalie Hermans shares her experiences with fostering and reunification. Watch here! https://www.facebook.com/139780629371128/videos/348798436629045

One Family Shares Their Reunification Story
One Family Shares Their Reunification Story

One Family Shares Their Reunification Story A Desire to Help Other Children and Families As Shana and Max’s biological children […]

Kathleen and Bobby Share Their Adoption Story
Kathleen and Bobby Share Their Adoption Story

After fostering for four years Kathleen and Bobby recently adopted their son. Hear their story…

The Vinson Family Has a Challenge This Foster Care Month!
The Vinson Family Has a Challenge This Foster Care Month!

The Vinson family has a challenge for families everywhere this #fostercaremonth! Learn more or get started today! https://beechacres.org/foster-care/

Celebrating Ann and Al Hill For Fostering 67 Children Over 27 Years!
Celebrating Ann and Al Hill For Fostering 67 Children Over 27 Years!

A Kennedy Heights couple who have fostered 67 children is being honored by Beech Acres Parenting Center for a fostering […]

Celebrating Over 20 Years and 25 Foster Children!
Celebrating Over 20 Years and 25 Foster Children!

Beech Acres Parenting Center is celebrating the family of Linda and Derrell Dick, from Loveland, who recently completed a journey […]

The Brooks Family Says Give Foster Care & Adoption A Chance!
The Brooks Family Says Give Foster Care & Adoption A Chance!

Why did you consider foster care and adoption? Our youngest daughter at the time was the only child in the […]

The Cave Family Share Their Foster Care and Adoption Story
The Cave Family Share Their Foster Care and Adoption Story

After fostering for four years Kathleen and Bobby recently adopted their son. Hear their story…    

A Follow Up on Damien's Story!
A Follow Up on Damien’s Story!

“It’s cool to have a permanent family.” In June of 2018, after 1,599 days in foster care, Damien became a […]

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An “Ordinary” Family Does The Extraordinary

“There’s nothing special about us. We’re just ordinary people.” Caleb and Jacqueline are far from ordinary. And like every foster […]

Heather Clears Up Common Foster Care Misconceptions
Heather Clears Up Common Foster Care Misconceptions

“The norm is you get to take care of these amazing kids and they will change your life.” Check out […]

Ron and Sharity Encourage You To Become Foster Parents
Ron and Sharity Encourage You To Become Foster Parents

Be a foster parent! Watch Ron share his and his wife Sharity’s foster care story!

Thoughts On Improving Foster Care From A Foster Parent
Thoughts On Improving Foster Care From A Foster Parent

Foster Parent Molly McHenry Shares Her Thoughts On Improving Foster Care Molly McHenry is a passionate foster care parent and […]

“I have an exploding heart.”

“I have an exploding heart.” When Hamilton County Probate Court, Judge Ralph Winkler asked if anyone had a “heart so […]

Congratulations To The Lammers Family For Their 7th Adoption!
Congratulations To The Lammers Family For Their 7th Adoption!

“Love doesn’t come in a neatly wrapped package. Love is messy…and that’s ok. They needed love and we had love to […]

Why Not Us? A Foster Care Family Shares Their Story…
Why Not Us? A Foster Care Family Shares Their Story…

Why Not Us? Our Foster Care Journey By Guest Bloggers David and Kelly Ritter Four years ago, we officially began […]

Damien’s Part 2: A Family Forever
Damien’s Part 2: A Family Forever

We’re re-sharing Damien’s story for National Adoption Month! We have an exciting update coming this Friday! Stay tuned!  This story […]

Damien’s Story, Part 1: A Family Found
Damien’s Story, Part 1: A Family Found

We’re re-sharing Damien’s story for National Adoption Month! We have an exciting update coming this Friday! Stay tuned!  This story […]