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Ohio youth and family resource network

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Explore organizations that directly serve teenagers, transition-age youth, adults, parents, and families—from finishing school and finding work to housing, mental health, disability support, and family stability.

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Information is adapted from community resource guides, including the 2026 Montgomery County Community Resource Guide and CAP4Kids Columbus, for discovery purposes. Ready Set Onward does not guarantee availability, eligibility, or service quality. Contact the provider directly to confirm current details.

55 resources found
Legal & Reentry
Official source · checked September 4, 2026
Adults; confirm program-specific age requirements

Goodwill Industries of Northwest Ohio

Reentry Services

Reentry services include job readiness, interview and resume support, employment assistance and connections to community resources.

Job readinessResume supportInterview coaching
Toledo / Northwest Ohio; contact the program for intake location
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Legal & Reentry
Official source · checked September 4, 2026
Adults; confirm program-specific age requirements

Reentry Coalition of Northwest Ohio

Community reentry resources

A local reentry resource connection for people returning to the community. The City of Toledo lists the coalition among its reentry resources.

Reentry resourcesCommunity connectionsEmployment referrals
525 Jefferson Ave, Toledo, OH 43604; confirm before visiting419-930-2313
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Family Support
Care 4 Kids IMPACT Guide
Children, youth, adults, and families; varies by program

Adopt America Network

Connects children waiting in foster care with permanent families and provides support before, during, and after placement.

Foster careAdoption connectionsFamily support
Northwest Ohio / Toledo region — confirm service location with provider
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Disability Services
Care 4 Kids IMPACT Guide
Children, youth, adults, and families; varies by program

Anne Grady Services

Provides residential and supportive care for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.

Intellectual disability supportResidential careFamily support
Northwest Ohio / Toledo region — confirm service location with provider
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Education & Employment
Care 4 Kids IMPACT Guide
Children, youth, adults, and families; varies by program

Art Tatum Zone

Supports Toledo's Junction neighborhood through cradle-to-career education, job readiness, health, and leadership opportunities.

EducationJob readinessLeadership development
Northwest Ohio / Toledo region — confirm service location with provider
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Disability Services
Care 4 Kids IMPACT Guide
School-age youth

Autism Model Community School

Provides a multidisciplinary educational environment designed around the individual needs of students on the autism spectrum.

Autism educationIndividualized supportFamily partnership
Northwest Ohio / Toledo region — confirm service location with provider
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Family Support
Care 4 Kids IMPACT Guide
Children, youth, adults, and families; varies by program

Baby University

Equips parents for their role in child development and education while supporting a path toward self-sufficiency.

Parent educationChild developmentSelf-sufficiency support
Northwest Ohio / Toledo region — confirm service location with provider
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Family Support
Care 4 Kids IMPACT Guide
Children, youth, adults, and families; varies by program

Bella Vita Network

A faith-based network collaborating with organizations to provide pregnancy-related support and resources in the community.

Pregnancy supportFamily resourcesCommunity referrals
Northwest Ohio / Toledo region — confirm service location with provider
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Housing & Basic Needs
Care 4 Kids IMPACT Guide
Children, youth, adults, and families; varies by program

Bethany House

Supports survivors of domestic violence and their children through long-term transitional shelter, advocacy, safety, and resource access.

Transitional shelterDomestic violence supportAdvocacy
Northwest Ohio / Toledo region — confirm service location with provider
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Youth Development
Care 4 Kids IMPACT Guide
Children, youth, adults, and families; varies by program

Boys & Girls Clubs of Toledo

Provides youth-development opportunities designed to help young people reach their full potential.

Youth developmentAfter-school supportLeadership
Northwest Ohio / Toledo region — confirm service location with provider
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Mental Health & Recovery
Care 4 Kids IMPACT Guide
Children, youth, adults, and families; varies by program

Cadence Care Network

Provides family-centered behavioral and emotional health services for children and teens, along with foster-care treatment and placement support.

Behavioral healthYouth mental healthFoster care
Northwest Ohio / Toledo region — confirm service location with provider
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Youth Development
Care 4 Kids IMPACT Guide
Children, youth, adults, and families; varies by program

Camp SkyWild

Develops supported overnight camp experiences designed for neurodivergent young people.

Summer campNeurodivergent youth supportRecreation
Northwest Ohio / Toledo region — confirm service location with provider
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Housing & Basic Needs
Care 4 Kids IMPACT Guide
Children, youth, adults, and families; varies by program

Catholic Charities / Helping Hands of St. Louis

Provides meals, groceries, clothing, showers, and other social services for people in need.

MealsGroceriesClothing
Northwest Ohio / Toledo region — confirm service location with provider
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Family Support
Care 4 Kids IMPACT Guide
Children, youth, adults, and families; varies by program

Chicks for Charity

Mobilizes people across Northwest Ohio to give back and support local neighbors and community causes.

Community givingVolunteer engagementNonprofit support
Northwest Ohio / Toledo region — confirm service location with provider
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Housing & Basic Needs
Care 4 Kids IMPACT Guide
Children, youth, adults, and families; varies by program

Children's Hunger Alliance

Supports children with nutritious meals and food education throughout the year.

Child nutritionMealsFood education
Northwest Ohio / Toledo region — confirm service location with provider
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Youth Development
Care 4 Kids IMPACT Guide
Children, youth, adults, and families; varies by program

Children's Theatre Workshop of Toledo

Offers inclusive theatre education where young people build creativity, teamwork, life skills, and production experience.

Theatre educationArts enrichmentYouth development
Northwest Ohio / Toledo region — confirm service location with provider
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Family Support
Care 4 Kids IMPACT Guide
Children, youth, adults, and families; varies by program

Christ Child Society of Toledo

Mobilizes community support and resources for children in need in the Toledo area.

Children's resourcesFamily supportCommunity assistance
Northwest Ohio / Toledo region — confirm service location with provider
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Housing & Basic Needs
Care 4 Kids IMPACT Guide
Children, youth, adults, and families; varies by program

Connecting Kids to Meals

Provides free nutritious meals to children in low-income and underserved areas through schools, libraries, community centers, and other youth sites.

Free mealsFood securityCommunity meal sites
Northwest Ohio / Toledo region — confirm service location with provider
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Family Support
Care 4 Kids IMPACT Guide
Children, youth, adults, and families; varies by program

CPC Women's Health Resource

A faith-based social-service organization providing pregnancy-related assistance, education, and health-resource connections.

Pregnancy supportHealth educationFamily resources
Northwest Ohio / Toledo region — confirm service location with provider
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Family Support
Care 4 Kids IMPACT Guide
Children, youth, adults, and families; varies by program

Diabetes Youth Services

Connects families, educates communities, and supports children living with diabetes.

Family supportDiabetes educationYouth support
Northwest Ohio / Toledo region — confirm service location with provider
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Education & Employment
Care 4 Kids IMPACT Guide
Children, youth, adults, and families; varies by program

E.L. Martin Foundation for Success / SunBridge Schools

Supports educational opportunities for children in underserved areas with academic, social, character, and physical-development programming.

K-12 educationStudent developmentDance and enrichment
Northwest Ohio / Toledo region — confirm service location with provider
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Education & Employment
Care 4 Kids IMPACT Guide
Children, youth, adults, and families; varies by program

EmpoweredAI

Helps children and adults build technology skills, confidence, and pathways toward technology careers.

Technology skillsCareer pathwaysAI education
Northwest Ohio / Toledo region — confirm service location with provider
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Disability Services
Care 4 Kids IMPACT Guide
Children, youth, adults, and families; varies by program

Epilepsy Center of Northwest Ohio

Supports people affected by epilepsy and developmental disabilities.

Epilepsy supportDevelopmental disability servicesFamily support
Northwest Ohio / Toledo region — confirm service location with provider
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Family Support
Care 4 Kids IMPACT Guide
Children, youth, adults, and families; varies by program

Friends of Lucas County Children Services

Supports child-safety and family-stability work connected to Lucas County Children Services and community-based services.

Child welfare supportFamily stabilityCommunity resources
Northwest Ohio / Toledo region — confirm service location with provider
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Youth Development
Care 4 Kids IMPACT Guide
Children, youth, adults, and families; varies by program

Girls on the Run Northwest Ohio

Uses an experience-based running curriculum to build confidence, health, and joy among girls.

Youth wellnessRunningConfidence building
Northwest Ohio / Toledo region — confirm service location with provider
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Family Support
Care 4 Kids IMPACT Guide
Children, youth, adults, and families; varies by program

Historic South Initiative

Builds partnerships and long-term strategies supporting a vibrant and thriving Old South End neighborhood.

Neighborhood developmentCommunity partnershipsFamily resources
Northwest Ohio / Toledo region — confirm service location with provider
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Youth Development
Care 4 Kids IMPACT Guide
Children, youth, adults, and families; varies by program

Imagination Station

Toledo science center providing inclusive STEAM learning experiences that connect science, curiosity, and community.

STEAM educationScience enrichmentYouth learning
Northwest Ohio / Toledo region — confirm service location with provider
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Family Support
Care 4 Kids IMPACT Guide
Children, youth, adults, and families; varies by program

International Samaritan

A faith-based international organization supporting communities experiencing severe poverty through education and other development efforts.

Education supportCommunity developmentInternational service
Northwest Ohio / Toledo region — confirm service location with provider
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Youth Development
Care 4 Kids IMPACT Guide
Children, youth, adults, and families; varies by program

Jems2Jewels

Empowers girls through new experiences, positive influences, leadership development, confidence, and belonging.

Girls mentoringLeadershipConfidence building
Northwest Ohio / Toledo region — confirm service location with provider
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Education & Employment
Care 4 Kids IMPACT Guide
Children, youth, adults, and families; varies by program

Junior Achievement of Northwest Ohio

Helps students explore career possibilities and develop a clearer path toward future success before high school graduation.

Career explorationCareer readinessStudent success
Northwest Ohio / Toledo region — confirm service location with provider
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Youth Development
Care 4 Kids IMPACT Guide
Children, youth, adults, and families; varies by program

Justice for Sierah

Promotes safe and supportive communities where young people can grow, learn, and thrive.

Youth safetyPrevention educationCommunity awareness
Northwest Ohio / Toledo region — confirm service location with provider
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Youth Development
Care 4 Kids IMPACT Guide
Children, youth, adults, and families; varies by program

Kool Kat Science

Provides project-based STEM experiences that build discovery, collaboration, and problem-solving skills for children and families.

STEM educationProject-based learningFamily enrichment
Northwest Ohio / Toledo region — confirm service location with provider
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Family Support
Care 4 Kids IMPACT Guide
Transition-age youth

Love and Luggage

Supports young people transitioning from foster care with luggage, independent-living essentials, community dinners, peer connection, and life skills.

Foster youth transitionIndependent livingLife skills
Northwest Ohio / Toledo region — confirm service location with provider
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Housing & Basic Needs
Care 4 Kids IMPACT Guide
Children, youth, adults, and families; varies by program

Maumee Valley Habitat for Humanity

Brings people together to build homes, strengthen communities, and expand access to stable housing.

HousingHomeownership supportCommunity development
Northwest Ohio / Toledo region — confirm service location with provider
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Youth Development
Care 4 Kids IMPACT Guide
Children, youth, adults, and families; varies by program

Metroparks Toledo Foundation

Supports parks, outdoor education, recreation, and conservation opportunities across the Toledo region.

Outdoor educationRecreationCommunity wellness
Northwest Ohio / Toledo region — confirm service location with provider
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Family Support
Care 4 Kids IMPACT Guide
Children, youth, adults, and families; varies by program

Mosaic Family Zone

Mosaic Ministries of South Toledo supports community development and family connection in Toledo's Old South Side.

Family supportCommunity developmentNeighborhood resources
Northwest Ohio / Toledo region — confirm service location with provider
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Family Support
Care 4 Kids IMPACT Guide
Children, youth, adults, and families; varies by program

Mom's House of Toledo

Guides at-risk single parents toward educational goals while providing parenting tools and resources that support family self-sufficiency.

Education support for parentsParenting supportFamily resources
Northwest Ohio / Toledo region — confirm service location with provider
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Family Support
Care 4 Kids IMPACT Guide
Children, youth, adults, and families; varies by program

Nationwide Children's Hospital – Toledo

Provides pediatric care in northwest Ohio and collaborates on education, resources, and social-determinants-of-health support for children and families.

Pediatric careFamily resourcesCommunity health
Northwest Ohio / Toledo region — confirm service location with provider
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Family Support
Care 4 Kids IMPACT Guide
Children, youth, adults, and families; varies by program

New Leaf Group

Connects youth and women with daily-living resources related to education, mental health, and food insecurity.

Education supportMental health resourcesFood assistance
Northwest Ohio / Toledo region — confirm service location with provider
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Education & Employment
Care 4 Kids IMPACT Guide
School-age youth

Northwest Ohio Classical Academy

Provides a classical liberal-arts and sciences education focused on academic development, character, and leadership.

K-12 educationClassical educationStudent leadership
Northwest Ohio / Toledo region — confirm service location with provider
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Housing & Basic Needs
Care 4 Kids IMPACT Guide
Youth and young adults

Ozone House

Provides housing and holistic support for runaway, homeless, and high-risk young people and their families, including life-skills and relationship support.

Youth housingHomelessness supportLife skills
Northwest Ohio / Toledo region — confirm service location with provider
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Family Support
Care 4 Kids IMPACT Guide
Children, youth, adults, and families; varies by program

Project Noelle

Supports children affected by the opioid epidemic through support groups, prevention programs, gifts, clothing, diapers, and other necessities.

Children's supportBasic necessitiesSupport groups
Northwest Ohio / Toledo region — confirm service location with provider
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Family Support
Care 4 Kids IMPACT Guide
Children, youth, adults, and families; varies by program

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northwest Ohio

Supports children and families with comfort, care, resources, and access related to healthcare needs.

Family lodging and supportHealthcare access supportFamily resources
Northwest Ohio / Toledo region — confirm service location with provider
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Family Support
Care 4 Kids IMPACT Guide
Children, youth, adults, and families; varies by program

SewHope

Partners with marginalized communities in Guatemala on programs intended to reduce poverty and support sustainable communities.

Community developmentInternational supportPoverty reduction
Northwest Ohio / Toledo region — confirm service location with provider
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Housing & Basic Needs
Care 4 Kids IMPACT Guide
Children, youth, adults, and families; varies by program

Soles4Souls

A nonprofit included in the Care 4 Kids IMPACT network; its broader work connects donated shoes and clothing with people and communities in need.

Shoes and clothingBasic needsCommunity support
Northwest Ohio / Toledo region — confirm service location with provider
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Education & Employment
Care 4 Kids IMPACT Guide
Grades 7-12

St. Francis de Sales School

An all-male Catholic college-preparatory school in Toledo serving grades 7–12 with academic, spiritual, social, and physical development.

Secondary educationCollege preparationStudent development
Northwest Ohio / Toledo region — confirm service location with provider
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Family Support
Care 4 Kids IMPACT Guide
Children, youth, adults, and families; varies by program

Sylvania Area Family Services

Supports Sylvania-area residents in building on their strengths and improving quality of life.

Family supportCommunity resourcesQuality-of-life support
Northwest Ohio / Toledo region — confirm service location with provider
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Housing & Basic Needs
Care 4 Kids IMPACT Guide
Children, youth, adults, and families; varies by program

Susie's Coats for Kids and Hannah's Socks

Provides free warm apparel to children and families in need.

CoatsWarm clothingBasic needs
Northwest Ohio / Toledo region — confirm service location with provider
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Youth Development
Care 4 Kids IMPACT Guide
Children, youth, adults, and families; varies by program

The Arts Commission

Strengthens the Toledo community through arts, creativity, cultural participation, and community programming.

Arts programsCreative developmentCommunity arts
Northwest Ohio / Toledo region — confirm service location with provider
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Youth Development
Care 4 Kids IMPACT Guide
Children, youth, adults, and families; varies by program

Toledo Museum of Art

Connects people and families with art through collections, learning, and community programs.

Arts educationFamily learningCultural enrichment
Northwest Ohio / Toledo region — confirm service location with provider
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Education & Employment
Care 4 Kids IMPACT Guide
Children, youth, adults, and families; varies by program

Toledo Tomorrow

Supports high-quality education and college-and-career access for Toledo-area students, including employer and college exposure and scholarship connections.

College accessCareer accessStudent advising
Northwest Ohio / Toledo region — confirm service location with provider
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Youth Development
Care 4 Kids IMPACT Guide
Children, youth, adults, and families; varies by program

Toledo Zoo & Aquarium

Provides conservation, education, volunteer, and community learning experiences in Northwest Ohio.

Conservation educationYouth learningVolunteer opportunities
Northwest Ohio / Toledo region — confirm service location with provider
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Youth Development
Care 4 Kids IMPACT Guide
Children, youth, adults, and families; varies by program

YMCA of Greater Toledo

Provides programs supporting healthy spirit, mind, and body for children, adults, and families across Greater Toledo.

Youth developmentFamily programsHealth and wellness
Northwest Ohio / Toledo region — confirm service location with provider
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Education & Employment
Web research
Ages 14-18

Pathway, Inc.

Summer Youth Employment Program

An eight-week paid summer program combining work-readiness training with full-time, hands-on employment experience.

Paid summer employmentWork-readiness trainingWorkplace etiquette
505 Hamilton St., Toledo, OH 43604419-242-7304
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Education & Employment
Web research
Ages 14-24

Harbor

Lucas County CCMEP

Helps eligible young people build education and career pathways through individualized resources, coaching, and workforce support.

Education planningCareer coachingEmployment preparation
3909 Woodley Rd., Toledo, OH 43606419-475-4449
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