Encourage Foster Care

06/22/2026

This week on, "Let's Talk Foster Care", we interview one of our amazing foster care assessors, Lexi Price. She shares a bit about herself and how God placed her in the world of foster care, even when that wasn't her original plan.

06/22/2026

𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗠𝗼𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻!

“One kind word can change someone’s entire day.” – Toby Mac

06/22/2026

Today we recognize all the dads, granddads, bio dads, foster dads, adoptive dads and spiritual dads who have encouraged and advocated for the children in their lives. Your love expressed in words and actions has helped them experience their worth in Christ.

We also acknowledge that this day may come with heartache for a variety of reasons including loss of a loved one or strained family relationships. May you feel God's love for you today. And may we all take care of ourselves and each other. ❤️

06/19/2026

We are excited to celebrate Juneteenth! Juneteenth, short for June Nineteenth, is celebrated because it marks the day when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas to ensure that all enslaved people be freed: June 19, 1865. Encourage is honored to celebrate Juneteenth and to do our part to support racial equality.

06/15/2026

𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗠𝗼𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻!

“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9

# Joshua1v9

06/12/2026

Join us in celebrating and congratulating our new foster families who completed our May Pre-Service Training at NewPointe Community Church in Cambridge, OH. Their commitment to opening their homes and hearts marks the beginning of life- changing journeys for children in need.

06/09/2026

Kevin Hewitt, our CEO and President, and Heather Huebner, Director of Operations and Recruitment, were honored and grateful for the opportunity to meet with Senator Kristina Daley Roegner to share about Encourage Foster Care. We extend our sincere gratitude for the warm welcome to the statehouse. We are deeply appreciative of your time, your genuine heart for Ohio’s children in foster care, and your dedication to serving Ohio as a Senator. Partnerships like this help move hope forward.

06/08/2026

Today is "Lets Talk Foster Care", part 2 of meeting our amazing Encourage team! In this episode you get to meet our assessors and our two foster care aides. We are so blessed to have each and every one of these women on our team!

06/08/2026

𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗠𝗼𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻!

“Although we can’t go back and change the timeline, by offering and/or asking for a redo, caregivers teach children how to manage mistakes and provide learning opportunities in making compassionate choices.” – Sheila Wagler-Mills, LPCC-S, TBRI Practitioner

06/01/2026

We are thrilled to announce the 𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒐𝒑𝒆𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 of our new Encourage Foster Care office at 𝟕𝟑𝟏𝟕 𝐏𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐍𝐖 𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐧, 𝐎𝐇! This expansion represents our ongoing mission to meet the rapidly growing need for mental health services and foster care resources across the region, and we couldn’t be more excited for what’s ahead.

Encourage Foster Care and Encompass Christian Counseling celebrated the grand opening of our new office location in Massillon, OH.