Other Resources
All Kids Playground
Cornerstone of Hope
5905 Brecksville Road
Independence OH 44131
Phone: 216-524-HOPE (4673)
http://www.cornerstoneofhope.org
Miscellaneous Information: Cornerstone of Hope is a bereavement center in Independence, Ohio, that offers counseling and support groups for children, teens and adults who have lost a loved one. All programs/counseling are facilitated by Master’s level clinicians in our recently built, $3 million facility, or in a school, community center, church or other community agency. Monthly education programs, as well as summer camps are also available. All groups and camps are provided free of charge. For more information, or to speak to a grief counselor, please call 216-524-3787 or e-mail support@cornerstoneofhope.org.
Cuyahoga Tapestry System of Care
3955 Euclid Avenue, 1st Floor
Cleveland OH 44115
Phone: 216.443.6067
Fax: 216.698.8969
http://www.cuyahogatapestry.org/
Miscellaneous Information: The Cuyahoga Tapestry System of Care is a partnership of parent leaders, local agencies, neighborhood centers, and public partners that take a family-centered, team approach to serving children with multiple needs. The system of care is for the family who has a child at risk for or already involved with multiple child-serving systems or services, like Juvenile Court, the Department of Children and Family Services, alcohol and other drug counseling, and mental health. Rather than looking at what is “wrong” with the family, the team looks at the family’s strengths, needs, culture, and takes action.
40 Developmental Assets - Search Institute
www.parmacityschools.org/character
Miscellaneous Information: ABOUT SEARCH INSTITUTE…. Search Institute is an independent nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide leadership, knowledge, and resources to promote healthy children, youth, and communities. To accomplish this mission, the institute generates and communicates new knowledge, and brings together community, state, and national leaders. At the heart of the institute’s work is the framework of 40 Developmental Assets, which are positive experiences and personal qualities that young people need to grow up healthy, caring, and responsible.
Love INC of Cuyahoga County
P.O. Box 31775
Independence OH 44131
Phone: 216-459-0405
Miscellaneous Information: Love INC’s mission is to mobilize the Church to transform lives and communities In the Name of Christ. Serving Cuyahoga County, Love INC partners with Christian churches to meet the unmet needs of individuals and families. Love INC connects the resources to the need. Office hours: Monday-Friday, 9am-3pm
Maggie's Place
PO Box 347364
Parma OH 44134
Phone: 440.886.2620
Fax: 440.886.1603
MyCOM
Coordinator: Jean Micklewright
www.parmacityschools.org/Page/2127
www.mycom.net
Ohio Benefit Bank
Miscellaneous Information: Programs supported by The Ohio Benefit Bank are available to help Ohioans, including those that are working. These programs can provide resources to individuals who may be having a hard time making ends meet, while boosting the money spent in our communities. You can learn more about each of the programs supported by The Ohio Benefit Bank by visiting their website and clicking on the program name.
Parma Adult Education (ABLE)
5311 Longwood Ave.
Parma, OH 44134
Phone: 440-885-8797
www.parmacityschools.com/AdultEd
Miscellaneous Information: Parma Adult Education offers free GED preparation, Basic Skills, and English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classes in the Parma and Greater Cleveland Area. We have over 30 locations and online class options to fit all schedules. Call us today for more information or visit us at www.parmacityschools.com/AdultEd.
Parma Area Family Collaborative
11212 Snow Rd.
Parma OH 44129
Phone: 440-887-4873
http://www.familycollaborative.com
Miscellaneous Information: Parma Area Family Collaborative is a program whose primary focus is on the well-being, safety and academic success of the children in our communities.
Parma Senior Center
7001 West Ridgewood
Parma OH 44129
Phone: 440-885-8800
http://www.cityofparma-oh.gov/seniorcenter/
Miscellaneous Information: Parma area residents who are 55 and older are invited to participate in the City of Parma’s vast array of programs, services, and activities. The City’s multi-purpose Smallwood Center offers daily activities Monday through Friday from 8:00AM to 4:00PM.
True Freedom Ministries
Executive Director: Michael Swiger
PO Box 235
Chesterland, OH 44026
Phone: 440-488-3486