OHIO — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and the Department of Children and Youth (DCY) announced funding for current and future child wellness campuses that aim to provide therapeutic care for children and youth with complex needs.
The goal is to keep children closer to home.
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DeWine partnered with the Ohio General Assembly to direct $20 million from the state’s operating budget to support the campuses
Four campuses will be created, while two existing campuses will be expanded
Alternative areas are provided for children to work through trauma
“These campuses will address a critical gap in care,” said Gov. DeWine. “Too often, children with complex needs are placed far from home simply because the right services aren’t available nearby. The new and expanded child wellness campuses will provide a local, community-based option focused on safety, assessment, healing and stability.”
DeWine partnered with the Ohio General Assembly to direct $20 million from the state’s operating budget to support the campuses.
Four campuses will be created, while two existing campuses will be expanded.
Here’s a list of the campuses receiving the funding:
Cleveland Christian Home Inc., Cuyahoga County (Expansion)
Champions Bridge, Franklin County
“Child wellness campuses are rooted in local communities,” said DCY Director Wente. “This funding helps communities build or expand short-term, therapeutic spaces that support children close to home, strengthen family connections, and ensure the right care at the right time.”
Child wellness campuses aim to provide a safe place for children to work through issues and give children alternative settings such as hotels, shelters or agency buildings to reduce trauma and improve care.
