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The Euclid/Hillcrest Area Family to Family Collaborative

 

Courtney Nicolai
System of Care Supervisor and

Wrap Coach
(216) 731-7454
cnicolai@clevelandymca.org

Robert Pruitt
Cuyahoga Tapestry System of Care Certified Senior Wrap Around Specialist and Wrap Coach
rpruitt@clevelandymca.org

Marsha Cerny
Cuyahoga Tapestry System of Care Certified Wrap Around Specialist
mcerny@clevelandymca.org

Alicia Smith
Family Information/Resource Specialist
asmith@clevelandymca.org

Anita Thompson
Parent and Youth Advocate
athompson@clevelandymca.org

The Euclid/Hillcrest Area Family to Family Collaborative assists families and individuals in guiding them to services that are available in their community. Wraparound and Prevention services are available depending upon your families need. The Collaborative staff also works with families that are involved with or at risk of involvement with the Cuyahoga County Department of Children Services (DCFS). Staff can attend meetings,

provide support, advice and advocacy.

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The staff can serve as a liaison between neighborhood organizations, agencies, service providers and the residents of Euclid, Euclid-Green, Richmond Heights, Lyndhurst, South Euclid, Highland Heights, Mayfield Heights, Mayfield Village and Gates Mills in need of these resources.

 

Staff can help you locate organizations to help such as:

Wraparound Services
Prevention Services
Basic Needs Assistance
Counseling
School Advocacy
Foster/Adoptive Parent and Relative Caregiver Support
Community Services
Employment Assistance
Foster Care Recruitment
Parenting Support Groups
Housing and Utility Assistance

(Dependent upon availability of funds. Contact staff to determine eligibility.)

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Foster Parent Support Group

Foster Parents, Adoptive Parents and Kinship providers are welcome! We meet the fourth Tuesday of each month from 6:30 pm to 8 pm at the Euclid Family YMCA. Child Care is available. Pot Luck Dinner, please bring a dish to share! Contact Courtney Nicolai at (216) 731-7454 to RSVP.

 Strong Parents Strong Families Support Group
and Youth Group

Meets the third Thursday of each month from 6:30 pm to 8pm. Child Care Available. Dinner will be served. Transportation available for Care Coordination families. For more information please contact Anita Thompson.

 Are You Interested in Becoming a Foster Parent?

You can make a difference in a child's life by becoming a foster and adoptive parent. The need is great in our community for safe, loving homes where children can grow and develop. Our goal is to place kids in a stable setting as soon as possible. Every child deserves a family. Foster Parent training is provided by Children and Family Services. For more info please contact Courtney Nicolai at 731-7454 or the Recruitment Department directly at 216-881-5775.

Click here to visit the Department of Children and Family Services Website for more info...

Collaborative Monthly Meetings

Euclid/Hillcrest Area Family to Family Collaborative Monthly Meetings are held the 4th Thursday of every month from 10am-12pm, locations vary. All are welcome. Please contact Courtney for agenda items and to RSVP for new members.

NEXT MEETING: November 18th at 10am at Euclid Lutheran Church at 431 E. 260th St.

View full schedule here...