The Buckeye Ranch

At The Buckeye Ranch, we work to be responsive to real-time needs in our community. Our Somali Outreach Program was born a few years ago when our Education-Based Mental Health team noticed the community need to provide our growing population of Somali youth and families in our community with culturally sensitive support.     The program offers access to Somali-speaking case managers to provide support for navigating loss, trauma, and resettlement, as well as issues common to the process of merging cultures.    Our Somali Outreach Program connects Somali families to community resources, provides acculturation services to the Somali community in Franklin County, and connects youth and families and service providers that provide culturally sensitive care to Somali clients and patients!    To learn more, visit: bit.ly/TBRSOMALIOUTREACH 

In the wake of a recent tragedy in our community that left three children without guardians, the top priority is to keep the siblings together and in an environment that is familiar with kinship care. We know that when safe, keeping children in their communities with caregivers they are familiar with increases their stability and reduces trauma for youth that are already experiencing a crisis scenario within their family. Our VP of Child Welfare Services, Lindsay Williams, spoke with WCMH-TV, NBC4, nbc4i.com yesterday, about the importance of kinship care, and how it can provide a family-like dynamic and maintain normalcy for youth in challenging circumstances, “When they have a trusted adult supporter in their life, that helps children maintain a sense of stability and wanted-ness and belonging during those challenging times. It can have a huge impact on their life and development going forward.” TW: the following news article discusses suicide Read more: bit.ly/TBR-NBC4-Kinship If kinship care isn't possible, we turn towards foster care placement - but the search for a kinship placement does not end there. We continue to search for a placement that will keep the youth as close to their family as possible whenever safe.  The Buckeye Ranch supports kinship care through our Permanent Family Solution Network program and provides support in placement through our Foster Care program.  Kinship caregivers are also eligible to become licensed foster caregivers to continue to be a light for other youth in our community who need it. Learn more about how The Buckeye Ranch can support kinship care today by calling our team at 614-875-2371 or by visiting bit.ly/TBRFosterCare 

Did you know The Buckeye Ranch provides School-Based Mental Health services in dozens of schools throughout Central Ohio?     We teach students in grades k-12 a variety of counseling and treatment skills to support them in navigating various mental health challenges, including grief, trauma, anxiety, and depression.     Our clinicians are integrated into the school setting to allow students easy access to individualized mental health support that they might otherwise not be able to receive.    We currently have a presence in these districts:  Columbus City Schools - Ohio Reynoldsburg City Schools - Official South-Western City Schools Westerville City Schools Think our services may be a good fit for a student in your life? Contact your school counselor or social worker for a referral. Learn more at: https://lnkd.in/eBuSpuyM   #TheBuckeyeRanchDifference 

Happy back to school! We wish all students a safe and happy return as they begin the 2024-2025 school year.    Thank you to all the incredible teachers welcoming students today for your work educating our youth.     Did you know The Buckeye Ranch has a number of resources to support school-aged youth in education settings? Stay tuned, as we will be sharing all about our Education-Based Mental Health services over the next few days!    Learn more today at: https://lnkd.in/eBuSpuyM 

The Buckeye Ranch is hiring a passionate School-Based Counselor/Social Worker to join our School-Based Mental Health program! 🎒✨ As a School-Based Counselor, you'll provide culturally responsive screenings, assessments, interventions, and crisis management within schools, homes, and community settings. If you're dedicated to making a difference in the lives of emotionally impaired students and strengthening their social and emotional learning skills through evidence-based services, we want to hear from you! If you’re ready to make a life changing impact, view the full job description here and apply today! https://lnkd.in/eBrFS_ZG #BuckeyeRanch #SchoolTherapist #MentalHealthCareers #SocialWorkerjobs #JoinourTeam 

Today is National Nonprofit Day! The Buckeye Ranch is proud to be a member of an incredible group of central Ohio nonprofit organizations.     For over 60 years our mission has been to raise hope and provide healing to youth and families in our community by providing access to vital mental health support services. In 2023 alone, we were proud to provide more than 13,090 mental health and preventions encounters to support youth and families!    We hope that you will consider supporting our work by donating to The Buckeye Ranch today. By doing so, you can empower families in our community to heal. Give now at: https://lnkd.in/gxeCsVtb    Thank you for your commitment to our mission!  #NationalNonProfitDay #TheBuckeyeRanch Difference   

Myth: Children in #fostercare have easy transitions between placements in different schools.    Truth: Children in foster care lose 4-6 months of school experience on average during a transition between placements.    Part of this disruption can come from children being placed outside of their own school district.     When you choose to foster, you can help a child to find stability by keeping them in the school district they’re familiar with, helping them learn, grow, and thrive.    Become a life-changing caregiver for youth in need today by visiting bit.ly/TBRFosterCare 

We are amazed watching the mural installation at The Bonner Academy come to life!    Mural artist Miles Balfour has been working hard to bring his vibrant vision to fruition! He recently began the outlining process and shared with us his final, full-color rendering of the mural.    This mural was made possible by the generosity of 614 Beautiful Grant funders! Thank you to our community sponsors Neighborhood Design Center (Columbus), Columbus City Council, Council Member Lourdes Barroso de Padilla and City of Columbus Department of Neighborhoods for your dedication to improving community spaces. We are incredibly excited for the Hilltop community and students at The Bonner Academy to enjoy the completed mural for years to come.    #columbusmural #columbusart #614Art  

We had a blast participating in this year’s African American Male Wellness Walk to save Black men's lives!     We loved seeing so many of our Buckeye Ranch and Columbus community members championing the health and wellness of African American men and their families.    To learn more about the work being done by the African American Male Wellness Agency in communities across the country, visit: https://lnkd.in/e2QkgADH 

🌟Congratulations to Olympian and foster care advocate Kenny Bednarek on winning silver in the Men’s 200m last week! 🌟 Not only is Kenny a medal-winning Olympian, but he is also a proud advocate for foster care.  Kenny was adopted himself at age 4 by his mother Mary after experiencing neglect and abuse. Growing up, he struggled to process emotions and trust those around him as a result. Thankfully, Kenny discovered track and unlocked a new part of himself, finding a sense of belonging and security.  His journey of trauma to triumph is a testament to the power of resilience, hard work, and the importance of a supportive family. Kenny’s message to those impacted by foster care and adoption is one of hope, “I want to inspire others who may have similar experiences and promote safety and stability for all children,” said Kenny. Partnering with the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption, he’s raising awareness and demonstrating that hope in action. Read more here: bit.ly/DTFA-KennysStory We celebrate Kenny’s success at the #2024Olympics and thank him for his dedication to raising hope for others!🏅  #KennyBednarek #FosterCareAdvocate #ParisOlympics #HopeInAction #TheBuckeyeRanch #DTFA