A Children’s Crisis Care Center, licensed through the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services
Opened in April, 2005; Operating in our new home in Elyria Township since June, 2021
Faith based, non-denominational independent organization
Serving families primarily in Lorain County
Residential care for up to 20 children

Care for children, birth through age 12, when their families are dealing with an emergency
Provide residential care, take children to their home schools
Maintain consistent, loving atmosphere for children who have come from difficult situations
Provide support and referrals for parents/caregivers
Provide developmental assessments for preschool/toddlers and academic support for school age children
Provide age appropriate activities, trauma informed care
Provide extended, ongoing support for families as needed as part of aftercare services.
Placement is voluntary; no cost for services

Keep children safe during family emergencies
Allow children to remain with families instead of going into out of home placement
Help families address issues that cause unsafe conditions and create instability
Develop resiliency in families that have little support

Call us at 440-240-1851 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
Anyone can refer parents or caregivers to Blessing House. Placement depends on the family’s situation, the child's needs and the availability of space at Blessing House.
Children may return to Blessing House if they have stayed with us previously. We encourage parents to reach out when they need help. Asking for help is a sign of strength.
Confidentiality is maintained during the child’s stay. Only those designated by the admitting parent will be permitted to have contact or information about the child while in our care.

Blessing House:

Reduces the number of children being placed in foster care
Supports Grandparents and relatives who have assumed the care of their grandchildren, helping them maintain employment, get medical care when it is needed and the time and energy to address their families’ issues; Keeps families together
Provides information, referrals and connections to other sources of help
Works collaboratively to provide wraparound services to families in crisis; example of an effective public/private partnership where government agencies and non-profits work together for the good of the community
Helps families get the medical care they need when it is needed; Parents do not have to delay getting needed medical attention because there is no one to watch their children
Helps parents with drug addiction enter into rehab programs when they are ready; no need to wait until they can find someone to care for their children
Supports parents in drug treatment; Provides short stays for children whose parents are in rehab and in need of short stays during their more challenging moments

Connects people who want to help from the community to people who need help.
Shares information with the community about the needs of families struggling in poverty
Provides advocacy for those who cannot speak for themselves
Addresses the trauma children and their parents have experienced
Provides empathetic, non-judgmental services
Provides help for parents struggling with mental health issues; keeps children safe instead of exposing them to unsafe or inappropriate situations
Provides short breaks for parents caring for children who have mental health issues and have challenging behaviors; Especially helpful for single parents
Provides developmental assessments for young children who may behind in their social, emotional or physical growth; Families get referrals to resources for their children; Early intervention is extremely helpful for young children who have limited or no contact with academic/medical professionals or programs that would normally observe and note concerns.
Provides the hope that comes through the relationships of trust and caring that we build with our families