After School/Camps/Mentoring
- In this section, find out about:
- ● Free & Low-Cost Programs
● Settlement House Programs
● General Programs & Camps
● City Recreation & Parks Programs
● Resources to Help Find a Program
● Arts Programs
● Business Programs
● Faith-Based Programs
● Grief Support Camps
● Internship & Pre-College Programs
● Programs for Military Families
● Science & Technology Programs
● Spring Break Camps
● Programs for Youth with Special Needs
● Mentoring & Leadership Programs
- ● FREE & LOW-COST PROGRAMS ●
- After School All-Stars Columbus
- Provides free after school programs for middle school youth ages 12 to 15, with programs ranging from kickball to poetry and drama. This program serves youth at several schools and Blackburn Recreation Center.
263 Carpenter Street, Columbus, Ohio 43205
(614) 257-1678
www.asascolumbus.org - Asian American Community Services (AACS) Healthy Asian Youth Program
- Offers after school and summer tutoring and mentoring programs for children in grades K to 12, including educational, ESL (English as a Second Language), college preparatory and career enhancement activities.
4700 Reed Road, Upper Arlington, Ohio 43220
(614) 220-4023, ext. 223
http://aacsohio.org - Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Ohio
- The community-based program matches children ages 5 to 14 with an older Big Brother or Big Sister friend. The school-based program in Franklin, Union and Delaware counties allows students to meet once a week at their school with a mentor who can help them reach career and academic goals.
1855 East Dublin-Granville Road, Columbus, Ohio 43229
(866) 892-BIGS or (866) 892-2447
www.bbbscolumbus.org - Boys & Girls Clubs of Columbus
- Serves youth ages 6 to 18 from all over Columbus. For a very low cost, the club provides members with access to after school programs, gymnasiums, play areas, teen centers and libraries at 2 locations in Columbus. They have summer programs and scholarships available as well.
- Milo-Grogan Clubhouse
1012 Cleveland Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43201
(614) 294-4366 - Westside Clubhouse
115 South Gift Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 221-8830
- Milo-Grogan Clubhouse
- Center for Latin Hope (Centro Esperanza Latina)
- Provides after school programs for youth ages of 9 to 16 during the school year. Activities include computer, exercise, dance and leadership classes. They also offer free math and reading tutoring.
2300 Sullivant Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43204
(614) 275-1825 or (614) 358-3584
www.centerforlatinhope.org - City of Refuge Point of Impact (CORPOI)
- Their after school and summer programs serve Franklin County at-risk youth ages 10 to 14 for a low cost. They also have a free tutoring program offered to students in grades K to 8 throughout the school year.
3480 Refugee Road, Columbus, Ohio 43232
(614) 231-9564
www.corpoi.org - Columbus Recreation & Parks Capital Kids
- Offers academic programs and a safe place to learn and play after school and during the summer for a very low cost. Capital University students provide homework help, and programs are offered in anger management, substance abuse, violence prevention and recreation.
- Beatty Community Center
247 North Ohio Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43203
(614) 645-3635 - Douglas Community Center
1250 Windsor Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43211
(614) 645-3636 - Marion Franklin Community Center
2801 Lockbourne Road, Columbus, Ohio 43207
(614) 645-5456 - Sullivant Garden Community Center
755 Renick Street, Columbus, Ohio 43223
(614) 645-5587
- Beatty Community Center
- Columbus Metropolitan Library Homework Help Center
- Offers free programs and events for children and teens throughout Columbus. They provide free supplies and homework help after school, including services in Spanish and Somali. Go online to search by location or date.
96 South Grant Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 645-2ASK or (614) 645-2275
www.columbuslibrary.org - Columbus Recreation & Parks School’s Out Program
- The School's Out summer program allows children ages 6 to 14 to take part in a variety of activities all day, Monday through Friday, at 4 recreation centers in Columbus. This program is open to residents of Columbus that meet certain income guidelines, for a very low cost.
- Blackburn Recreation Center
263 Carpenter Street, Columbus, Ohio 43205 - Howard Recreation Center
2505 North Cassady Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43219 - Marion Franklin Recreation Center
2801 Lockbourne Road, Columbus, Ohio 43207 - Thompson Recreation Center
1189 Dennison Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43201
http://parks.columbus.gov - Blackburn Recreation Center
- Columbus Urban League Urban Warriors
- This after school program for African American male students ages 12 to 18 is focused on violence prevention and youth mentorship in Columbus City Schools. Transportation is provided.
788 Mount Vernon Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43203
(614) 257-6300
www.cul.org/urban_worrior.aspx - Communities in Schools ELITE Program
- Minority male students ages 9 to 12 within selected Columbus and Whitehall schools meet weekly at school for about an hour, either during school hours or after school. The weekly meetings have a specific focus, such as conflict management, decision making and goal setting. The program also offers field trip experiences and summer opportunities.
510 East North Broadway, Columbus, Ohio 43214
(614) 268-2472, ext. 11
www.ciskids.org/success-through-cis/elite - Community for New Direction
- Their after school groups for youth ages 5 to 14 meet to discuss many topics, including violence and drug prevention. They also offer in-school groups, Latino groups and a summer day camp. Their annual college tour in April for youth ages 14 to 18 tours several historically black colleges and universities.
2096 West Mound Street, Columbus, Ohio 43223
(614) 272-1464
www.cndonline.org - Directions for Youth & Families Ohio Avenue Youth Center
- Offers after school and summer camp programming for youth ages 8 to 17 living in the 43205, 43206 and 43207 area codes. The free after school program includes instruction in art, computers, music, photography and recreational activities. Call for information about their summer program.
657 South Ohio Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43205
(614) 258-8043
www.dfyf.org - Directions for Youth & Families Short Stop Youth Center
- Offers free programs and homework help for youth ages 7 to 18 Monday through Friday during the school year. They also offer dance, theatre, music and art programs. Call for information about their summer program.
1066 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43201
(614) 299-5541
www.dfyf.org - Eastland-Fairfield Career & Technical Schools Summer Camp
- The free “Test Drive Your Future” summer camp helps students in grades 6 to 8 explore career options.
4465 South Hamilton Road, Groveport, Ohio 43125
(614) 836-4350
www.eastlandfairfield.com - EnterpriseWorks After School & Summer Programs
- The Career Center for Youth provides free after school programs for children ages 10 to 13 and targets families with a low income, minority and immigrant students. They have a free summer day camp for students completing grades 5 or 6. All programs help kids with career exploration.
1055 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43201
(614) 228-1043
http://enterpriseworks.biz - Ethiopian Tewahedo Social Services
- The after school and summer programs prepare children and teenagers for proficiency tests, provide homework help, give health information, train youth in computer skills and organize soccer clubs.
1060 Mount Vernon Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43203
(614) 252-5362
http://ethiotss.org - Habitat for Humanity Youth Programs
- Provides several free programs for youth ages 5 to 25. Children and teens can learn about homeownership and become involved in their local communities.
3140 Westerville Road, Columbus, Ohio 43224
(614) HABITAT or (614) 422-4828
www.habitatcolumbus.org - J. Ashburn Jr. Youth Center
- Provides year-round programs, including a free after school and summer program for children in grade K through 5, tutoring services, computer lab activities, sports, prevention activities and internship opportunities for students with physical, sensory or learning disabilities.
85 South Clarendon Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43223
(614) 279-0012
www.jashburn.org - Kaleidoscope Youth Center
- Offers free programs and services for youth ages 12 to 21 who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) or are questioning their sexual orientation. Center programs are confidential and provide life skills and job readiness programs, support discussion groups, creative arts workshops, HIV education, drug prevention groups and social activities.
1904 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43201
(614) 294-KIDS or (614) 294-5437
www.kycohio.org - Kicks for Kids Soccer Mentoring Program
- Offers year-round soccer camps and health education for at-risk boys and girls ages 4 to 18. The cost is free, including uniforms and equipment.
340 North Twentieth Street, Columbus, Ohio 43203
(614) 258-HELP or (614) 258-4357 or (614) 253-7690
www.k4kwusa.org - Ohio Hispanic Coalition Youth & Education Programs
- Latino students ages 6 to 12 can participate in free after school educational programs throughout the school year and during the summer months. Instructors speak Spanish and English.
3556 Sullivant Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43204
(614) 840-9934 or (614) 275-1755
www.ohiohispaniccoalition.org - Project Prosperity & Faith
- Offers several after school and mentoring programs for youth, including a program for foster kids ages 5 to 21, a money management program for youth and an after school tutoring program.
1234 South Washington Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43206
(866) 888-3739
http://projectprosperityfaith.com - Salvation Army After School Learning Center
- This free program focuses on academic achievement in the areas of math and reading for Columbus Public School students in grades 1 though 8. Program participants receive tutoring, proficiency test preparation and personal development after school and during the summer.
- West Mound Worship & Service Center
2300 West Mound Street, Columbus, Ohio 43204 - East Main Street Worship & Service Center
966 East Main Street, Columbus, Ohio 43205 - Citadel Worship & Service Center
1394 Karl Road, Columbus, Ohio 43224 - Livingston Elementary School
825 East Livingston Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43205
www.salvationarmycolumbus.org - West Mound Worship & Service Center
- Somali Community Association of Ohio
- Offers English classes, after school and Saturday tutoring, free computer access and soccer programs for Somali youth.
3422 Cleveland Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43224
(614) 262-4068
www.somaliohio.org - Somali Women & Children’s Alliance (SWCA)
- The after school program provides tutoring and educational activities for children ages 5 to 18 who have limited English skills and continues during the summer months with regularly scheduled activities.
2210 Morse Road, Columbus, Ohio 43229
(614) 473-9999
www.swaca.org - Strategies Against Violence Everywhere Students Network (SAVESNet)
- Helps students at Linden McKinley High School and South High School build self-esteem, make good decisions, resolve conflicts, prevent violence and be positive role models in the community.
92 Jefferson Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 228-5400
www.saveforyouth.org - TriVillage Mentor League
- The weekly school-based mentoring program pairs Upper Arlington, Marble Cliff and Grandview Heights teen mentors with children enrolled in the after school programs in the Upper Arlington and Grandview Heights school districts. They award at least two college scholarships each year to volunteer teen mentors and also offer several summer camp opportunities.
3600 Tremont Road, Upper Arlington, Ohio 43221
(614) 255-7942
www.mentorleague.org - YMCA Leaders Club
- This year-long program is for youth in grades 7 and 8. Under the leadership of YMCA professionals and peer mentors, participants learn leadership skills. This program is available at most YMCA locations in central Ohio.
40 West Long Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 539-1770
www.ymcacolumbus.org - ● SETTLEMENT HOUSE PROGRAMS ●
- Central Community House Youth & Family Services
- Children in grades 1 through 8 are transported to and from several schools in southeastern Franklin County for before and after school care. Children and teens can also participate in summer and after school programs.
1150 East Main Street, Columbus, Ohio 43205
(614) 252-3157
www.cchouse.org/prog3.htm - Clintonville-Beechwold Community Resources Center
- The Kids Club is a free after school and summer program for elementary youth Monday through Friday at Clinton Heights Lutheran Church. The program helps improve academic performance and provides recreational activities for kids. The program is not limited to children in the Clintonville-Beechwold area but often has a waiting list.
14 West Lakeview Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43202
(614) 268-3539
http://clintonvillecrc.org - Gladden Community House
- Provides free after school recreation on a drop-in basis from 3 to 5:30 p.m. for youth less than age 18, as well as a summer day camp and a teen leadership program. All programs are for youth living in the Franklinton area (zip codes 43204, 43215, 43222 and 43223).
183 Hawkes Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43223
(614) 227-1600
www.gladden-us.org - Godman Guild Youth & Family Services
- Offers after school and summer programs for youth in grades 3 through 5 living in the 43201 area. They also offer free after school and summer programs for teens, focused on career development and leadership.
303 East Sixth Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43201
(614) 294-5476
www.godmanguild.org - Neighborhood House
- Offers after school and summer programs and camps, including trips like the annual college tour. Programs are open to children throughout Columbus.
1000 Atchenson Street, Columbus, Ohio 43203
(614) 252-4941
http://colsnhi.org - St. Stephen’s Community House Youth & Family Services
- After school programs, summer programs, developmental groups and tutoring are provided for at-risk youth living in the Linden area.
1500 East 17th Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43219
(614) 294-6347
www.saintstephensch.org - ● GENERAL PROGRAMS & CAMPS ●
- Adventure Education Center Summer Camp
- Offers summer camps for children in grades 1 to 10, including exploration and outdoor skills camp. Week-long, full-day sessions (some with overnight stays) run from late June through July.
535B Lakeview Plaza Boulevard, Worthington, Ohio 43085
(614) 846-8946
www.supergames.org - Big Brothers Big Sisters Oty'Okwa Summer Camp
- Offers week-long, overnight programs during the summer for children ages 6 to 14. The camp is in Hocking Hills. Reduced fees are available for children enrolled with Big Brothers Big Sisters.
1855 East Dublin-Granville Road, Columbus, Ohio 43229
(614) 839-BIGS or (614) 839-2447
www.bbbscolumbus.org - Boy Scouts of America Simon Kenton Council
- This program serves 17 counties in central Ohio and includes around 35,000 youth members. It builds on the strong traditions of youth and community service, including cub scouts for boys ages 7 to 10, boy scouts for boys ages 11 to 18 and venturing for boys and girls ages 14 to 21. They offer year-round camping opportunities.
1901 East Dublin-Granville Road, Columbus, Ohio 43229
(800) 433-4051 or (614) 436-7200
www.skcbsa.org - Camp Fire USA Central Ohio Council
- Offers overnight camps, day camps, family camps and grief camps. Camp Wyandot in Hocking Hills is the site for many programs, but other programs are located near Columbus.
1890 Northwest Boulevard, Columbus, Ohio 43212
(614) 481-8227
www.centralohiocampfire.org - Central Ohio Workforce Investment Corporation (COWIC) Youth Works Program
- Disadvantaged youth throughout Ohio can enroll in summer or year-round programs to improve career skills and learn how to be successful in the workplace. The sites change from year to year, and the programs are offered to teens ages 14 to 19 in school and teens ages 16 to 21 who have dropped out of school.
1111 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43205
(614) 559-5052
www.cowic.org - Columbus Academy Summer Experience
- Offers half and full-day summer programs in academics, arts and athletics for grades Pre-K through 12, including courses for high school credit. Courses are very diverse and include ballet, yoga, Spanish, sailing, photography and more, and participants do not have to be Academy students.
4300 Cherry Bottom Road, Gahanna, Ohio 43230
(614) 509-2267
www.columbusacademy.org - Columbus Montessori Education Center
- Camp Montessori is for grades 1 to 6 and includes local field trips, special guests, and private morning swimming lessons at the Eastmoor pool. The Children's House Summer Program is for ages 3 to 6. Two sessions are available with all-day or morning options.
979 South James Road, Columbus, Ohio 43227
(614) 231-3790, ext. 24
www.columbusmontessori.org - Franklin Park Conservatory Summer Camp
- Full-day camps for children in grades 1 to 6 and half-day camps for preschool and kindergarten students are available. Topics include art, acting, gardening, music and more.
1777 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43203
(614) 645-5923 or (614) 645-8733
www.fpconservatory.org - Girl Scouts Ohio’s Heartland Council
- Helps girls build strong self-esteem and learn skills such as financial literacy, teamwork, respect for the environment and appreciation of the arts. Girl Scouts is open to girls ages 5 to 17. They also offer overnight and day camps for both members and non-members.
1700 WaterMark Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(800) 621-7042 or (614) 487-8101
www.gsooh.org - Liberty Farm Summer Horse Camp
- Offers week-long horseback riding day camps for children ages 6 to 15 of all different skill levels (beginners to advanced riders). They also offer after school and winter programs.
2620 Fisher Road, Columbus, Ohio 43204
(614) 279-0346
www.libertyhorsefarm.com - Marburn Academy
- Summer programs in July are offered for children ages 5 to 13 who need to improve their language, math and writing skills.
1860 Walden Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43229
(614) 433-0822, ext. 107
www.marburnacademy.org - Ohio 4-H Youth Development
- Offers programs throughout Ohio to individuals ages 5 through 18. Click to find your county office where you can join a club in your area. Summer camps and after school clubs are offered on a wide range of topics, including canoeing, crafts, engineering, animal science and finance. Fees are minimal.
2105 South Hamilton Road, Columbus, Ohio 43232
(614) 866-6900 or (614) 292-4444
www.ohio4h.org - OSU Department of Recreational Sports
- Offers several programs for youth, including Football Saturdays, Camp Now & Then (fun and games for kids on sporadic days when children are not in school during the school year), Snow Day Camp (for activities on school snow days), and Camp Recky (a summer day camp). Also, the adapted recreational sports program serves people with disabilities. Programs like swimming are offered to infants as young as 6 months of age, and gymnastics is offered at age 1.
337 West Seventeenth Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43210
(614) 688-8787
www.recsports.osu.edu - OSU Youth Programs & Camps
- Offers several camps for children in grades 1 through 12. Topics covered include career exploration (medicine, engineering, technology), sports and foreign languages.
190 North Oval Mall, Columbus, Ohio 43210
(614) 247-6398
http://p12.osu.edu/camps.php - Wellington After School & Summer Option
- Offers a wide range of fun and challenging summer and after school programs for grades Pre-K to 12. Course offerings include chess, yoga, robotics, music, cooking and more.
3650 Reed Road, Columbus, Ohio 43220
(877) 517-7883 or (614) 457-7883
www.wellington.org - Welsh Hills Summer Camp Program
- Offers half and full-day programs in Granville, Ohio for children ages 4 to 12 during the summer.
2610 Newark-Granville Road, Granville, Ohio 43023
(740) 522-2020
www.welsh-hills.org - YMCA Before & After School Care
- Offers state-licensed before and after school care at over 55 schools throughout central Ohio, including Bexley, Circleville, Columbus, Hamilton, Olentangy, Pickerington, South Western, Teays Valley, Whitehall, Worthington and the Catholic Diocese. Programs allow for activity choice and provide an educational curriculum, including homework help. They also offer childcare on days when schools are closed throughout the school year.
40 West Long Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 224-1142
www.ymcacolumbus.org - YMCA Camp Wilson
- This is a week-long, overnight camp in Bellefontaine offering swimming, boating, archery, campfires, food, singing, sports, nature and horseback riding for children ages 7 to 17. Financial assistance is available.
2732 County Road 11, Bellefontaine, Ohio 43311
(800) 423-0427
www.ymcacolumbus.org - YMCA Day Camp
- Offers themed week-long summer day camps for grades 1 to 10 at multiple locations in central Ohio. They also offer financial assistance.
40 West Long Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 224-1142
http://ymcacolumbus.org/daycamp - YMCA Teen & Youth Programs
- Teen Nights, High School Hoops, Teen Leaders Club, Leaders-in-Training and Minority Achievers are just a few of the programs for teens. The YMCA also provides an environment where children can feel safe, have fun and build trusting relationships.
40 West Long Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 224-1142
www.ymcacolumbus.org - ● CITY RECREATION & PARKS
PROGRAMS ● - Bexley Recreation & Parks Jeffrey Summer Camp
- Full-day and half-day camps are available during the summer for children ages 4 to those entering grade 9.
165 North Parkview Avenue, Bexley, Ohio 43209
(614) 559-4300
www.bexley.org - Columbus Recreation & Parks Summer Camps
- Offers a wide variety of summer camps for children. Go online to look at their comprehensive list of programs.
1111 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43205
(614) 645-7000 or (614) 645-5980
http://parks.columbus.gov - Dublin Community Recreation Center
- Offers spring break and summer camps for kids of all ages. Programs are available for kids with special needs as well.
5200 Emerald Parkway, Dublin, Ohio 43017
(614) 410-4550
www.dublin.oh.us/recreation - Gahanna Parks & Recreation
- Day camps in Gahanna are available for children ages 5 to 12 during the summer. They also have financial scholarships available.
200 South Hamilton Road, Gahanna, Ohio 43230
(614) 342-4250
www.gahanna.gov - Grandview Heights Parks & Recreation
- Provides summer recreational, educational and fitness programs for children of all ages.
1515 West Goodale Boulevard, Grandview, Ohio 43212
(614) 488-3111
www.grandviewheights.org - Grove City Parks & Recreation
- Offers before and after school programs for children in grades K to 4 in the Grove City area. They also offer part-day and full-day summer programs and outdoor activities which are open to all children in grades K to 6 in the Southwestern City Schools district.
4035 Broadway, Grove City, Ohio 43123
(614) 277-3050
http://parks.grovecityohio.gov - Groveport Parks & Recreation Department
- Has many classes and programs throughout the year at their outdoor water park, recreation center, parks and athletic fields.
7370 Groveport Road, Groveport, Ohio 43125
(614) 836-1000
www.groveportrec.com - Hilliard Recreation & Parks Department
- Offers summer week-long day camps for children ages 6 to 12. They also have a variety of programs for children and families throughout the year.
3800 Veterans Memorial Drive, Hilliard, Ohio 43026
(614) 876-5200
http://hilliardohio.gov - Metro Parks Nature Programs
- Click for a complete list of summer nature camps for children in grades pre-K to 9. They also offer a variety of weekend programs and events at various parks throughout Columbus and surrounding areas.
1069 West Main Street, Westerville, Ohio 43081
(614) 891-0700
www.metroparks.net - Pickerington Parks & Recreation Department
- Offers a variety of summer programs and classes.
100 Lockville Road, Pickerington, Ohio 43147
(614) 833-2211
www.ci.pickerington.oh.us - Reynoldsburg Parks & Recreation Department
- Offers a variety of programs for children (starting at age 2), teens and families.
7232 East Main Street, Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068
(614) 322-6806
www.ci.reynoldsburg.oh.us - Upper Arlington Parks & Recreation Department
- Offers a variety of camps, classes and activities for youth of all ages and interests, with sports, arts, science and fitness offerings.
3600 Tremont Road, Upper Arlington, Ohio 43221
(614) 583-5300
www.uaoh.net - Westerville Parks & Recreation Department
- Provides a wide variety of programs for children, teens and adults, including aquatics, recreation, sports and special needs programs.
350 North Cleveland Avenue, Westerville, Ohio 43081
(614) 901-6500
http://www.westerville.org - Whitehall Department of Parks & Recreation
- Provides some classes and events for people living in the Whitehall area.
402 North Hamilton Road, Columbus, Ohio 43230
(614) 863-0121
www.whitehall-oh.us - Worthington Parks & Recreation Department
- Offers many year-round programs for youth.
345 East Wilson Bridge Road, Worthington, Ohio 43085
(614) 436-2743
www.worthington.org - ● RESOURCES TO HELP FIND
A PROGRAM ● - Action for Children
- Serves 7 counties in central Ohio and offers free resources to help parents find quality child care in their area. Click to search their child care database for after school programs.
78 Jefferson Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 224-0222
www.actionforchildren.org - American Camp Association (ACA)
- Allows individuals to find camps that are accredited by the ACA. Families can search for a camp according to age, location, activities, special needs, cost and more.
5244 Bandon Court, Dublin, Ohio 43016
(800) 837-2269
www.acacamps.org - Columbus Parent Magazine Summer Guide
- Publishes a directory of summer camps in the Columbus area every year. Go online to see their most recent list of summer camps.
7801 North Central Drive, Lewis Center, Ohio 43035
(740) 888-6000
www.columbusparent.com - Kids Camps.com
- An online summer camp directory that connects people with camps in the U.S. and worldwide. Camps are organized by category, including sports, academic, adventure, religious, arts and special needs.
909 North Sepulveda Boulevard, El Segundo, California 90245
(877) 242-9330
www.kidscamps.com - Ohio Afterschool Network
- Contains comprehensive information for providers and professionals about after school care.
6660 Doubletree Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43229
(877) 547-6978
www.ohioafterschoolnetwork.org - Online Columbus Ohio
- Contains a listing of day camps in the Columbus area organized by theme, including sports, academics, arts, church-based and special needs.
www.onlinecolumbusohio.com/daycamp.htm - Parents for Academic Challenge and Enrichment (PACE)
- Their website has a list of local summer camps for gifted and talented students.
http://summer.columbuspace.org - ● ARTS PROGRAMS ●
- Art for a Child’s Safe America Foundation (ArtSafe)
- Youth Gift is an after school partnership with the YWCA that provides at-risk children ages 5 to 13 with visual arts, dance, oral history and writing programs.
2799 Winchester Pike, Columbus, Ohio 43232
(614) 237-9077
http://artsafe.org - BalletMet Summer Dance Camp
- Full and half-day summer camps for children ages 5 to 13 are available to help children learn ballet, tap, modern jazz, yoga, improvisation, music and more.
322 Mount Vernon Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 586-8631
www.balletmet.org - Columbus College of Art & Design (CCAD) Programs
- Creative Summer Workshops are a series of intensive workshops for youth in grades 1 through 12, offering quality art instruction taught by arts professionals. They also offer Saturday Morning Art Classes, which provide art and design education to children in grades 1 through 12. Scholarships are available.
60 Cleveland Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 222-3248
www.ccad.edu - Columbus Museum of Art Summer Programs
- Offers a host of activities, such as drawing, art programs, family programs, musical performances and free admission to the museum during the summer months.
480 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 221-6801
www.columbusmuseum.org - King Arts Complex Summer Camp
- Offers a visual and performing arts summer camp for children ages 5 to 12. Limited financial assistance is available for those who qualify.
867 Mount Vernon Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43203
(614) 645-KING or (614) 645-5464
www.thekingartscomplex.com - Thurber House Summer Writing Camp
- Offers several creating writing summer camps for children entering grades 2 through 8. Scholarships are available as well.
77 Jefferson Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 464-1032
www.thurberhouse.org - Transit Arts
- Offers free workshops for youth ages 12 to 21 in visual arts, dance and writing through the Central Community House.
1150 East Main Street, Columbus, Ohio 43205
(614) 252-3157
www.transitarts.com - ● BUSINESS PROGRAMS ●
- Junior Achievement of Central Ohio
- Offers many after school programs for grades 3 to 12. All programs teach money management and business skills. Programs are offered throughout central Ohio, including Franklin, Licking, Fairfield and surrounding counties. College scholarship opportunities are available to students who have participated in Junior Achievement programs.
68 East Second Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43201
(614) 704-3707
http://jacols.org - Ohio Business Week Summer Program
- Provides a week-long summer program that gives high school students from around the state a unique, hands-on experience with business at Ohio Dominican University. Limited financial aid is available for those who qualify.
1572 West First Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43212
(614) 488-6327
www.ohiobusinessweek.org - ● FAITH-BASED PROGRAMS ●
- Christian Assembly
- Offers low-cost summer camps for students in grades 3 through 5.
4099 Karl Road, Columbus, Ohio 43224
(614) 261-8440
www.christianassembly.com - First Church of God
- Offers a variety of faith-based programs for youth, including personal tutoring, music, sports and youth mentoring.
3480 Refugee Road, Columbus, Ohio 43232
(614) 338-8338
www.1stchurch.net - First Community Church Camp Akita
- Day and overnight summer camps in Hocking Hills are offered for children in grades 1 to 12. They also offer a family camp in September.
3777 Dublin Road, Columbus, Ohio 43221
(614) 488-0681
www.campakita.org - Jewish Community Center (JCC) Summer Camps
- Camp opportunities are available during the summer for children ages 2 to 14. A wide range of summer camps are offered, including lego camp, horseback riding, white water rafting and trips to amusement parks. There is also a camp for those with special needs ages 5 to 22.
1125 College Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43209
(614) 231-2731
http://summercamps.columbusjcc.org - Stowe Baptist Center
- Offers after school tutoring help to students in grades 1 to 12 on Monday nights. They also have a program called Cross Town Kids for children ages 7 to 12 on Friday evenings.
888 Parsons Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43206
(614) 445-8400
http://stowecenter.com - Vineyard Community Center The Zone After School Program
- Provides homework help, creative arts, dance and sports after school and during the summer to youth in grades K to 8. Some transportation is available. The program runs Tuesdays through Thursdays and is free for families with a low income.
6000 Cooper Road, Westerville, Ohio 43081
(614) 259-5500
www.vineyardcommunitycenter.org - ● GRIEF SUPPORT CAMPS ●
- Kidscene Camp
- A summer day camp for children in grades K through 6 who have experienced the loss of a loved one takes place every year at Camp Mowana in Mansfield. The camp is sponsored by Hospice of North Central Ohio.
371 Cline Avenue, Mansfield, Ohio 44907
(419) 281-7107 or (800) 952-2207
http://hospiceofnorthcentralohio.org - ● INTERNSHIP & PRE-COLLEGE PROGRAMS ●
- African American & African Studies Community Extension Center (AAASCEC)
- Offers many programs for youth, including a week-long summer overnight program at OSU for high school students, poetry workshops, computer classes and a science club. Programs are designed to provide students with an appreciation for African American culture. Financial help is available, and many of the activities are free.
905 Mount Vernon Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43203
(614) 292-3922
http://aaas.osu.edu - American Legion Auxiliary of Ohio Buckeye Girls State
- Girls State is for teens entering their senior year of high school who are in good academic standing and want to learn how government works, develop leadership skills and practice good citizenship. The week-long program is offered every summer to more than 900 girls across Ohio, and participants in the past have included many famous people.
PO Box 2760, Zanesville, Ohio 43702
(740) 452-8245
http://buckeyegirlsstate.org - American Legion Buckeye Boys State
- Boys State is for teens entering their senior year of high school who are in good academic standing and want to learn how government works, develop leadership skills and practice good citizenship. The program is offered every summer to more than 1000 boys across Ohio, and participants in the past have included many famous people, including Neil Armstrong.
60 Big Run Road, Delaware, Ohio 43015
(740) 362-7478
www.ohiobuckeyeboysstate.com - Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Disease Detective Camp
- The Global Health Odyssey Museum, in association with the Smithsonian Institution, presents this academic day camp in Atlanta for students who will be high school juniors and seniors. Campers learn how the CDC safeguards the nation’s health and learn about careers in public health. The program is free, but campers must pay for their own lunches and transportation.
1600 Clifton Road, Atlanta, Georgia 30333
(800) 232-4636
www.cdc.gov - Columbus Council on World Affairs
- Provides excellent programs for Columbus high school teens who are interested in leadership and international issues. Students collaborate with community groups and businesses to learn skills in areas such as interacting with the media, making legislative change, direct social service, event planning, speech-making and more.
51 Jefferson Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 229-4599
http://columbusworldaffairs.org - Columbus State Community College Kids in College Camp (KIC)
- KIC is a two-week day camp “college” learning experience for kids entering the 4th, 5th or 6th grades and takes place on Columbus State’s main campus during the summer. A limited number of need-based scholarships are available. Their Upward Bound program prepares low-income high school students for college.
550 East Spring Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(800) 621-6407, ext. 5961
www2.cscc.edu - COSI Academy
- Offers a career exploration program for high school students in grades 9 to 12 who dream of pursuing careers in science, math, engineering, health or technology. Financial aid is available.
333 West Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43215
(888) 819-2674
www.cosi.org/educators/mentoring - COSI Miracle-Gro Capital Scholars
- Offers after school and summer opportunities to Columbus City High School students. Participants who meet certain criteria are eligible to receive full college tuition to an Ohio college or university.
333 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(888) 819-2674 or (614) 228-2674, ext. 2554
www.cosi.org/educators/afterschool - Godman Guild TEEN After School / Summer Program
- This free program teaches teens life skills, prepares them to find a job, tutors them and helps them explore career opportunities and get into college. They also have paid internships and trips. To qualify for this free program, teens ages 14 to 18 must be from a family with a low to moderate income and in high school.
303 East Sixth Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43201
(614) 294-5476
www.godmanguild.org - MIT Minority Introduction to Engineering & Science Program
- MIT offers a 6-week overnight, academic enrichment summer program in Massachusetts for talented minority high school students who are interested in studying and exploring careers in science and engineering. Selected students have housing, meals and activity costs covered and only have to pay for transportation to and from MIT.
77 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139
(617) 253-8052
http://web.mit.edu/mites - Nationwide Children’s Hospital Volunteen Program
- Volunteens work in many areas, including the information desk, gift shop, sibling clubhouse, clinic waiting rooms and in office settings. Teens must be 14 and in high school to participate, and opportunities are available during the school year and summer.
700 Children's Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43205
(614) 722-3635
www.nationwidechildrens.org - Ohio Wesleyan University Upward Bound
- Provides high school students from disadvantaged backgrounds ages 13 to 19 with the skills and motivation needed to complete an education at a college of their choice. Students start the program as high school freshman and sophomores. Upward bound has a very high college placement rate.
61 South Sandusky Street, Delaware, Ohio 43015
(740) 368-3215
http://upward.owu.edu - Princeton University Summer Journalism Program
- An intensive, 10-day summer seminar for high school students from low-income backgrounds who have at least a 3.5 GPA and an interest in journalism. The cost is free, including travel costs to and from Princeton.
Princeton University, Princeton, New Jersey 08544
(609) 258-8046
www.princeton.edu/sjp - U Give
- This website connects high school students with volunteer opportunities in the community for free. Students have free access to volunteer opportunities for all types of causes that meet their own interests and schedules. Students can sign up for activities online. When students sign up for an event, their service activities go onto their resume which they can build during their high school career.
470 Glenmont Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43212
(614) 255-6968
www.ugive.org - ● PROGRAMS FOR MILITARY FAMILIES ●
- Operation Military Kids
- Supports military kids through activities and programming specifically targeted to youth of the guard and reserve. Programs include camps for youth and teens, family workshops and free days at the zoo. Most programs are free or for a very nominal price. Programs are open to all Ohio military members.
2825 West Dublin-Granville Road, Columbus, Ohio 43235
(877) 460-2177 or (614) 336-7314
www.ong.ohio.gov - ● SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
PROGRAMS ● - Audubon Summer Adventure Camp
- Offers themed camps, including outdoor safety, flying animals and nature-based art for students entering grades 1 to 5. There is also a leadership skills program for students entering grades 6 to 8. Week-long, day sessions are available at the Grange Insurance Audubon Center, and scholarships are available.
505 West Whittier Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 545-5475
www.grangeinsuranceauduboncenter.org - Columbus Zoo & Aquarium Camp
- Offers one-week summer day camp programs for children. They also have spring break camps and volunteer opportunities for teens.
4850 West Powell Road, Powell, Ohio 43065
(800) MONKEYS or (800) 666-5397
www.columbuszoo.org - Columbus Zoo & Aquarium Zoo Aides
- This summer volunteer opportunity for teens ages 13 to 17 gives teens their first work experience and helps them develop key work skills. The program is highly competitive, and the deadline to apply each year is usually in February. For more information about this program, email zoo.aides@columbuszoo.org.
4850 West Powell Road, Powell, Ohio 43065
(800) MONKEYS or (800) 666-5397
www.columbuszoo.org - Camp COSI
- Week-long day camps are offered throughout the year to children ages 5 to 16. Financial aid is available, and themes include space, robotics, dinosaurs and more.
333 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(888) 819-2674
www.cosi.org - Department of Defense Science & Engineering Apprentice Program
- Sponsored by George Washington University and the Department of Defense, this program places gifted high school students who are at least 16 years old with an interest in science and math in the Department of Defense laboratories for an 8-week period over the summer. Participants are awarded an educational stipend of $2000 and are assigned a scientist or engineer as their mentor.
1776 G Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20052
(301) 319-9259
www.usaeop.com - Nationwide Children’s Hospital Mechanisms of Human Health & Disease
- This free summer program targets gifted high schoolers interested in careers in medicine and research. Previous students have enjoyed success enrolling in Ivy League institutions and obtaining scholarships.
700 Children's Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43205
(614) 355-0662
www.nationwidechildrens.org - Nationwide Children’s Hospital Summer Scientist Series
- This free program exposes high school students to the scientific method and careers in medical research during the summer. The program is also available online.
700 Children's Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43205
(614) 355-0662
www.nationwidechildrens.org - Office of Naval Research Science & Engineering Apprenticeship Program (SEAP)
- Provides competitive research summer internships to high school students age 16 and older interested in science and engineering. Students are paid a stipend, and the internships are offered at several locations throughout the U.S.
1818 N Street NW, Washington, DC 20036
(888) 715-ASEE
http://seap.asee.org - Ohio State University Exploring Engineering Through Robotics Program
- A week-long, overnight program for students in grades 9 to 11 that focuses on robotics and engineering fundamentals.
2070 Neil Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43210
(614) 292-2651
http://feh.osu.edu/ESE - Ohio Wildlife Center (OWC)
- Internships at OWC are career exploration and skill-building programs in a wildlife education center setting. They work with area schools to schedule volunteer internships of varying lengths during the summer and school year. High school and college students can volunteer for school credit, fulfill community service obligations or learn more about animal-related professions. Preschoolers and children ages 7 to 12 can participate in summer camp opportunities.
6131 Cook Road, Powell, Ohio 43065
(614) 734-9453
www.ohiowildlifecenter.org - Tech Corps Ohio Techie Camp & Clubs
- Offers week-long summer technology experiences to elementary and middle school students. Scholarships are available. They also have Techie Clubs, which introduce elementary students to technology and typically meet weekly throughout the school year.
112 Jefferson Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 583-9211
http://techcorps.org - Young Women’s Summer Institute at Ohio Supercomputer Center
- Provides summer overnight programs for talented middle and high school girls interested in science and technology. Financial aid is available. The program offers talented students the opportunity to work through science and engineering challenges using cutting-edge research technologies.
1224 Kinnear Road, Columbus, Ohio 43212
(614) 292-9248
www.osc.edu/education/si - ● SPRING BREAK CAMPS ●
- Camp City Year Spring Break Camp
- Camp City Year is a low-cost fun and engaging day camp experience, which takes place during Columbus City School’s spring break, providing assistance to working parents while teaching the values of diversity, service and responsibility.
88 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 586-4520
www.cityyear.org - Dublin Recreation Services
- Offers spring break camps and summer camps. Special needs accommodations are available as well.
5200 Emerald Parkway, Dublin, Ohio 43017
(614) 410-4400
www.dublin.oh.us/recreation/camps - Jewish Community Center (JCC) Spring Break Camp
- Offers spring break camps, passover break camps and camps on days when school is not in session for children in grades K to 6.
1125 College Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43209
(614) 231-2731
http://columbusjcc.org - ● PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH WITH SPECIAL NEEDS ●
- Akron Rotary Camp for Children with Special Needs
- Provides summer overnight camps, day camps and respite weekends for children and adults with special needs.
4460 Rex Lake Drive, Akron, Ohio 44319
(330) 644-4512
www.akronymca.org - Allied Therapy East
- Offers a wide range of summer programs for children older than age 3 with disabilities, including programs for children with visual motor difficulties, language delays, motor delays, difficulties in sensory processing and more. Children work with trained therapists.
170 Mill Street, Gahanna, Ohio 43230
(614) 414-KIDS or (614) 414-5437
www.physiocorp.com - Association for the Developmentally Disabled (ADD) Buckeye Connections Summer Camp
- Offers a day camp for high school students ages 14 to 17 with various disabilities that runs from mid-June to mid-August. The camp takes place at OSU, and participants get to interact with OSU students and explore campus life. Transportation is available. The Franklin County Board of Developmental Disabilities' Family Resource Department may be able to offer help with fees.
810 West Third Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43212
(614) 291-9411, ext. 516
www.addohio.org - Big Brothers Big Sisters Special Care Camp
- Special Care Camp in Hocking Hills is an overnight camp for children ages 6 to 14 who need closer supervision due to learning disabilities, ADHD, behavior disorders, physical disabilities or a combination of disabilities. Reduced fees are available for children enrolled with Big Brothers Big Sisters.
1855 East Dublin-Granville Road, Columbus, Ohio 43229
(614) 839-BIGS or (614) 839-2447
www.bbbscolumbus.org/summer2.html - Camp Courageous
- Provides developmentally appropriate activities for all ability levels in an outdoor adventure setting in northern Ohio. They offer overnight camps, day camps and respite camps throughout the summer and fall for children ages 7 and above. Campers can receive funding through Ohio Medicaid waivers and other sources.
12701 Waterville-Swanton Road, Whitehouse, Ohio 43571
(419) 875-6828
www.campcourageous.com - Camp Nuhop
- Provides overnight summer camp opportunities for children with learning disabilities, attention deficit disorders and behavior disorders age 6 and older in Ohio. They also have weekend respite programs throughout the year.
404 Hillcrest Drive, Ashland, Ohio 44805
(419) 938-7151 or (419) 289-2227
www.campnuhop.org - Camp Sunrise for Youth with HIV/AIDS
- Provides free summer camp programs open to children ages 6 to 17 throughout the state of Ohio who are impacted by HIV/AIDS or children who have family members affected by HIV/AIDS.
PO Box 164182, Columbus, Ohio 43216
(216) 269-3782
www.sunrisekids.org - Central Ohio Diabetes Association (CODA) Camp Hamwi
- Offers day and overnight summer camp opportunities for youth with diabetes ages 3 to 17. Camps are open to youth with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes. Medical staff are available 24/7, and campers learn diabetes self-management skills in addition to enjoying traditional camp activities.
1100 Dennison Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43201
(614) 884-4400
www.diabetesohio.org - Columbus Recreation & Parks Therapeutic Recreation
- Offers recreational activities, after school programs and summer day camps for individuals with disabilities over age 6. Go online to find a complete list of programs.
1111 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43205
(614) 645-5648
http://parks.columbus.gov - Deaf Services Center (DSC) Deaf Adventure Camp
- Their deaf kids and teens club is designed to assist deaf and hard of hearing children ages 8 to 18 develop self-confidence and leadership skills. Deaf Adventure Camp is an inexpensive week-long summer camp for deaf and hard of hearing youth ages 8 to 15 living in Ohio.
5830 North High Street, Worthington, Ohio 43085
(614) 841-1991 Voice and TTY
www.dsc.org - Easter Seals Central & Southeast Ohio
- Provides summer recreational day camp and overnight experiences for children with and without special needs ages 18 months to 18 years of age.
3830 Trueman Court, Hilliard, Ohio 43026
(614) 228-5523 or (800) 860-5523
http://centralohio.easterseals.com - Epilepsy Foundation of Central Ohio Camp Firebird
- This week-long, overnight camp for youth ages 7 to 17 with epilepsy is held at Recreation Unlimited in Ashley, Ohio. In addition to enjoying regular camp activities, campers improve their knowledge of seizures. Camp for Champs is a 3-hour day camp during the summer for children ages 4 to 12 with epilepsy. Some scholarships are available.
7700 Piper Road, Ashley, Ohio 43003
(740) 548-7006 or (614) 358-0874
www.epilepsy-ohio.org - Flying Horse Farms
- Provides a free camp experience for children with serious medical illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, sickle cell disease, asthma and arthritis. 24-hour care is provided by specialized doctors and nurses, and the camp is free. Campers step outside of their sickness to experience activities such as canoeing, swimming, horseback-riding and more. The camp is a member of the Association of Hole in the Wall camps, originally founded by Paul Newman.
5260 State Route 95, Mt. Gilead, Ohio 43338
(614) 505-6161
http://flyinghorsefarms.org - Haugland Learning Center Summer Program
- Offers a summer day camp program for children ages 10 to 21 with autism spectrum disorder. Intensive instruction in life and social skills is provided.
3400 Snouffer Road, Columbus, Ohio 43235
(614) 602-6473
www.hauglandlearningcenter.com - Info to Go Summer Camps
- Info to Go shares answers questions from families and provides information related to deaf and hard of hearing children. Their website contains a list of camps, family learning vacations, and remedial clinics for deaf and hard of hearing children arranged by location throughout the U.S.
800 Florida Avenue, Washington, DC 20002
(202) 651-5051
www.gallaudet.edu - Jewish Community Center Camp Arye
- Provides a faith-based summer camp experience for youth ages 5 to 22 with special needs, including physical, cognitive, emotional, developmental and learning disabilities.
1125 College Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43209
(614) 559-6279
http://summercamps.columbusjcc.org/arye - Locker Soccer Academy
- Offers soccer development programs and summer day camps for children of all ages and abilities, including kids with special needs.
300 West Case Street, Powell, Ohio 43065
(614) 760-5522
www.lockersoccer.com - Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) Summer Camp
- Offers a week-long overnight summer camp for youth ages 6 to 18 who have limited mobility or use wheelchairs. Youth can attend camp at no cost to their families.
500 West Wilson Bridge Road, Worthington, Ohio 43085
(614) 841-1014
www.mda.org/clinics/camp - My Summer Camps
- Provides a comprehensive online directory of summer camps for kids, teens and youth. They list summer camps for kids with a wide range of abilities and special needs, such as cerebral palsy, ADHD, diabetes, physical disabilities, muscular dystrophy and more.
www.mysummercamps.com - National Kidney Foundation (NKF) of Ohio Kappa Kidney Camp
- Campers ages 8 to 18 who are either on dialysis or who have had a kidney transplant enjoy an overnight summer camp experience at Recreation Unlimited in Ashley, Ohio. The camp is free and fully staffed with expert medical care.
2800 Corporate Exchange Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43231
(614) 882-6184 or (800) 242-2133
www.kidney.org - Northwest Kiwanis Special Needs Activity Camp for Kids (SNACK)
- Offers swimming and outdoor recreation for children with special needs ages 6 to 12. Programs are week-long at Barrington Elementary School. Registration priority is given to Upper Arlington residents, but others can apply.
3600 Tremont Road, Upper Arlington, Ohio 43221
(614) 583-5300
www.uaoh.net/parks - Ohio State University (OSU) Recreational Sports Camp Recky
- The adapted recreational sports program serves people with disabilities year round. Camp Recky is a week-long summer day camp opportunity for children with disabilities age 5 and older.
337 West Seventeenth Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43210
(614) 688-8787
www.recsports.osu.edu - Recreation Unlimited
- Offers summer day and overnight camps for youth ages 5 to 22 with physical or developmental disabilities. Financial aid is available. They have specialized camps for children with autism, Prader-Willi Syndrome, epilepsy and other disabilities. The also offer year-round weekend respite care camps.
7700 Piper Road, Ashley, Ohio 43003
(740) 548-7006
www.recreationunlimited.org - Respite Connections Kid's Kamp
- Provides a day camp for youth with special needs, where kids are challenged to participate in all kinds of activities, including horseback riding and art therapy.
5250 Strawberry Farms Boulevard, Columbus, Ohio 43230
(614) 890-4357
www.respiteconnections.org - Tourette Syndrome Association (TSA) of Ohio Adventure Weekend
- Offers a fun weekend overnight adventure camp in Ohio for boys and girls who have been diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome. Full scholarships are available.
PO Box 37203, Cincinnati, Ohio 45222
(800) 543-2675 or (440) 488-8044
www.tsaohio.org - YMCA Camp Can Do
- Camp Can Do is a week-long summer day camp program for youth ages 6 to 21 with moderate to intensive special needs. The camp is offered at 5 local YMCA branches. Financial aid is available.
40 West Long Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 224-1142
http://ymcacolumbus.org - More Fun & Recreation for Youth with Special Needs
- Are you looking for more programs and opportunities for youth with special needs? Click below to go to the special needs page of CAP4Kids.
Go to CAP4Kids Special Needs Page - ● MENTORING & LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS ●
- Central Ohio Youth for Christ Campus Life
- Provides several free faith-based mentoring and guidance programs for youth in the Bexley, Reynoldsburg and Johnstown areas, as well as programs for youth who are incarcerated or face physical challenges.
3630 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43214
(614) 848-4870
www.coyfc.org - Central Ohio Youth for Christ City Life Center
- Offers free faith-based mentoring programs for at-risk teens ages 16 to 21 in the Franklinton area. They provide free childcare and transportation, as well as life skills training, career counseling, leadership groups and help for teen parents.
40 Chicago Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43222
(614) 410-1898
www.coyfc.org - City Year Columbus Young Heroes
- Young Heroes is a five-month community service and leadership program that takes place on Saturdays from January to May for 6th, 7th and 8th grade middle school students from all backgrounds in Central Ohio.
107 South High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 377-2686
www.cityyear.org - Columbus Urban League (CUL)
- Has various employment, mentorship and leadership programs for youth ages 14 to 21 in Franklin County.
788 Mount Vernon Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43203
(614) 257-6300
www.cul.org - Columbus Youth Expressions (CYE) Mentorship Program
- Provides several teen programs for middle and high school students, on a wide range of topics including career development and finance.
PO Box 328701, Columbus, Ohio 43232
(614) 525-0075
www.columbusyouthexpressions.org - Community for New Direction
- Provides free leadership programs for teens ages 14 to 18. The focus is on preventing involvement in drugs, alcohol, gang activities and crime.
2096 West Mound Street, Columbus, Ohio 43223
(614) 272-1464
www.cndonline.org - Leaderspark
- With this free program, students ages 14 to 24 can gain internship and community service hours for their time in the program and working on various community projects. There is also an opportunity for school credit with the new Columbus City Schools Flex Credit program. Students learn to be leaders in the school and society.
5086 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, Ohio 43214
(614) 442-7899
www.leaderspark.org - Project Prosperity & Faith
- Offers several after school and mentoring programs for youth, including a program for foster kids ages 5 to 21, a money management program for youth and an after school tutoring program.
1234 South Washington Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43206
(866) 888-3739
http://projectprosperityfaith.com - _________________________________
- CAP4Kids does not recommend or endorse the agencies or resources listed on the site. This is an informational site only. We encourage users to carefully review and evaluate all services and decide what is best to meet the needs of their families.
Child Abuse
- In this section, find out about:
- ● Reporting
● Helplines
● Counseling & Support
● Education & Prevention
● Shaken Baby Syndrome
● Sex Offender Registries
● Human Trafficking
● Specialized Services
● Legal Services for Victims
● Bullying
- ● REPORTING ●
- Columbus Division of Police
- Individuals can file reports and complaints about child abuse and other issues. Other prevention and alert information is also available.
120 Marconi Boulevard, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 645-4760 or (614) 645-4545
www.columbuspolice.org - Franklin County Children Services (FCCS)
- Individuals can report child abuse or neglect in Franklin County through their 24-hour child abuse hotline, or visit the office in person. Emergency placement can be provided for at-risk children and teens. When appropriate, temporary placement with relatives, foster homes or treatment centers are coupled with services to support family reunification and reduce the level of risk to the child. They can link families with community services, such as parenting classes, child care and substance abuse treatment.
525 East Mound Street, Columbus Ohio 43215
24-Hour Hotline: (614) 229-7000
www.franklincountyohio.gov - National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
- They have a quick search for missing children and a call center for reporting a sighting of a missing child, as well as a cyber tip line to report child pornography or suspected child sexual exploitation. They also have a 24-hour hotline and information and resources about missing children, sexual exploitation, child safety, sex offenders and natural disasters.
699 Prince Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314
(800) THE-LOST or (800) 843-5678
www.missingkids.com - Public Children Services Association of Ohio (PCSAO)
- Represents Ohio's 88 county children services agencies. Go online to find resources and contact information for children services and child protective services in each Ohio county. Click for a county directory of children service agencies.
510 East Mound Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 224-5802
www.pcsao.org/links.htm - ● HELPLINES ●
- Abuse Victim Hotline
- Offers free counseling and advice for victims of violence and abuse. The hotline is operated from several different locations, which are changed daily, to protect the safety of victims. They can also help with legal questions and finding local resources.
500 Beach Street, Revere, Massachusetts 02151
Toll-free: (877) 448-8678
www.avhotline.org - Child Help National Child Abuse Hotline
- This free, anonymous national child abuse hotline is available 24/7 and helps with crisis intervention, emotional support, referrals and emergency resources for kids, parents and professionals. They have interpreters available as well. Find out about safety tips, substance abuse and online child abuse resources.
15757 North 78th Street, Scottsdale, Arizona, 85260
24-Hour Hotline: (800) 4-A-CHILD or (800) 422-4453
www.childhelp.org - Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN)
- Provides free, confidential advice and support 24/7 through the National Sexual Assault Hotline. They also operate an online hotline providing live, secure help to victims through an instant messaging-type interface. In addition, you can use the zip code search to locate a counseling center in your area.
2000 L Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20036
24-Hour Hotline: (800) 656-HOPE or (800) 656-4673
www.rainn.org - Sexual Assault Response Network of Central Ohio (SARNCO)
- This 24-hour free, confidential local rape helpline offers emotional support, counseling, referrals and community education for victims of sexual assault, rape, abuse and incest.
1299 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, Ohio 43212
24-Hour Hotline: (614) 267-7020
www.ohiohealth.com - ● COUNSELING & SUPPORT ●
- Family Violence Coalition at Nationwide Children’s Hospital
- Provides responsive and timely medical assessment and treatment, along with interviews of children and family members for those who have experienced child abuse. They also offer evidence-based counseling for children and adolescents who have been sexually or physically abused or exposed to family violence. Their website also includes information about how to spot and report abuse.
655 East Livingston Avenue, Columbus Ohio 43205
(614) 722-8200
www.nationwidechildrens.org - Huckleberry House
- Provides emergency shelter and crisis intervention to youth ages 11 to 18. Runaway youth can go to a designated Safe Place site for immediate assistance and support at any 24-hour Kroger store, White Castle or local fire station. Teens must be willing to work on family problems. Support is free and confidential. Counseling is provided for children and teens ages 5 to 18.
1421 Hamlet Street, Columbus, Ohio 43201
24-Hour Crisis Hotline: (614) 294-5553
www.huckhouse.org - Mount Carmel Crime & Trauma Assistance Program (CTAP)
- Helps children and teen victims of crime and trauma, including survivors of childhood sexual abuse and other forms of trauma (such as natural disaster, car accidents, serious medical treatment or domestic violence). They provide free counseling and healing in both group and individual settings. Click for a list of their support groups or call their helpline. Interpreter services are available as well. To qualify, children must be above age 4 and have experienced a traumatic event in the past 6 months. Click for a helpful list of resources for children affected by violence.
777 West State Street, Columbus, Ohio 43222
(614) 234-5900
www.mountcarmelhealth.com - Survivors to Alivers
- Offers an online support community allowing survivors of sexual abuse, rape, child abuse and domestic violence to support and encourage each other along their journey of healing.
PO Box 215, Blacklick, OH 43004
(614) 434-6010
www.survivorstoalivers.org - More Counseling Resources for Victims of Abuse & Trauma
- For a complete list of local counseling services, click below to go to the CAP4Kids Mental Health page, which has a section on counseling for victims of abuse and trauma.
Go to CAP4Kids Counseling for Victims of Abuse - ● EDUCATION & PREVENTION ●
- Columbus Urban League (CUL)
- Offers a rape prevention and education course for females ages 11 to 65. They also offer a program called Victims of Crime Administration (VOCA), which assists victims of crime in accessing compensation.
788 Mount Vernon Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43203
(614) 257-6300
http://cul.org/education_dept.aspx - Impact Safety
- Teaches safety awareness through workshops offered for people of all ages, starting with children age 4 and above. Children learn personal safety skills, how to set boundaries and how to avoid dangerous situations. They also have experience working with people with special needs. Community programs are offered several times per year in various locations. Many programs are free but some require a fee.
35 East Gay Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 221-2811
www.impactsafety.org - Just Yell Fire
- Teaches girls to fight back against predators and sexual assault. Download the free nationally recognized film.
PO Box 5647, Vancouver, Washington 98668
www.justyellfire.com - Ohio Children's Trust Fund (OCTF)
- Provides statewide advocacy and funding for prevention of child abuse and neglect.
50 West Town Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 387-5478
http://jfs.ohio.gov/OCTF - Stop It Now!
- This national organization offers information on internet safety, sexual behavior problems in youth, age-appropriate sexual behavior, legal help and more. They also have a toll-free confidential helpline and an online help center for victims of child abuse.
351 Pleasant Street, Northampton, Massachusetts 01061
(888) PREVENT or (888) 773-8368 (Thursdays only)
www.stopitnow.org - ● SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME ●
- Brain Injury Association of Ohio (BIAOH)
- Their staff responds to telephone requests for information, educational materials and assistance. BIAOH maintains a database of support groups around the state for individuals with brain injury and their families. Click for a list of contacts in your area and other Ohio programs available for people with brain injuries.
855 Grandview Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(866) 644-6242 or (614) 481-7100
www.biaoh.org - National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome
- This advocacy organization helps develop programs and public policy to prevent shaken baby syndrome.
1433 North Highway 89, Farmington, Utah 84025
Toll-free: (888) 273-0071
www.dontshake.org - Shaken Baby Alliance
- Their website contains resources and information about Shaken Baby Syndrome, as well as resources for reporting abuse.
4516 Boat Club Road, Fort Worth, Texas 76135
Toll-free: (877) 636-3727
www.shakenbaby.com - ● SEX OFFENDER REGISTRIES ●
- Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website
- The U.S Department of Justice provides this website to allow people to find information online about sex offenders. The website also has reliable information about sexual abuse.
950 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC 20530
(202) 514-2000
www.nsopw.gov - Crime Watch Alert
- The Ohio Attorney General's office offers and email alert to receive automated messages when a sex offender moves near a location you care about and allows people to serach the databse of records by county. It also offers safety tips.
30 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(866) 406-4534
http://icrimewatch.net/ohio.php - ● HUMAN TRAFFICKING ●
- Central Ohio Rescue & Restore Coalition
- Provides information and resources through their 24-hour hotline. They provide counseling and services in central Ohio for female child, teen and adult victims of human trafficking. They also have a drop-in center in the Weinland Park area.
966 East Main Street, Columbus, Ohio 43205
24-Hour Hotline: (614) 285-HELP or (614) 285-4357
www.centralohiorescueandrestore.org - Gracehaven
- Focusing on domestic minor sex trafficking, Gracehaven will provide long-term shelter, counseling and help to girls under the age of 18 who are victims of sex trafficking when it opens. To get help or report a tip, call their helpline.
55 South High Street, Dublin, Ohio 43017
(888) 881-5465 or (614) 285-4357
www.gracehavenhouse.org - National Human Trafficking Resource Center (NHTRC)
- This national, toll-free hotline is available to answer calls from anywhere in the country every day of the year. Call to report a tip, connect with local anti-trafficking services or find more resources and information.
P.O. Box 53315, Washington, DC 20009
24-Hour Hotline: (888) 373-7888
www.polarisproject.org - ● SPECIALIZED SERVICES ●
- Asian American Community Services (AACS)
- The Family Support Program helps Asian children and families who have experienced violence, including domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking and hate crimes. They provide culturally sensitive case management, referral services and emotional support.
4700 Reed Road, Upper Arlington, Ohio 43220
(614) 220-4023
http://aacsohio.org/Services/YouthFamily - Community Refugee & Immigration Services (CRIS)
- Offers counseling and support to refugees and immigrants who are victims of crimes or trafficking.
- 3628 Bexvie Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43227
(614) 235-5747 - 4889 Sinclair Road, Columbus, Ohio 43229
(614) 840-9634 - 3000 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43204
(614) 279-1354
- 3628 Bexvie Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43227
- Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Franklin County
- Helps abused and neglected children in need of a powerful voice to speak up for their best interest. CASA volunteers are appointed by the court to advocate for children and help them obtain a safe, permanent home.
373 South High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 525-7450
www.casacolumbus.org - Ohio Youth Advocate Program (OYAP)
- Offers counseling services for children and adolescents in foster care and parenting classes. They also provide sex offender treatment services for youth and in-home programs for teens with aggressive or violent behaviors. They take foster care referrals and help connect foster children with resources in the community.
- 1801 Watermark Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43215
24-Hour Centralized Intake: (877) 692-7226 - 1445 Summit Street, Columbus, Ohio 43201
(866) 438-6508 or (614) 583-1005 - 1303 East Main Street, Columbus, Ohio 43205
(800) 256-5001 or (614) 252-6927 - 1984 Coffman Road, Newark, Ohio 43055
(740) 349-7511
- 1801 Watermark Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43215
- ● LEGAL SERVICES FOR VICTIMS ●
- Legal Services for Victims of Trauma & Abuse
- Click below to go to the CAP4Kids legal page, which has many resources for children, teens and adults who are victims of violence, abuse or trauma.
Go to CAP4Kids Legal Services Page - ● BULLYING ●
- Buckeye Region Anti-Violence Organization (BRAVO)
- Teens can call the toll-free confidential helpline to receive advice, and also report hate crimes, discrimination, domestic violence or sexual assault. They also offer a domestic violence support group for lesbians, gay men, bisexuals and transgendered people.
PO Box 82068, Columbus, Ohio 43202
(866)-86-BRAVO or (866) 862-7286
www.bravo-ohio.org - Bullying.org
- Their website provides educational programs and resources for individuals, families and organizations that help people deal effectively and positively with the act of bullying.
www.bullying.org - Ohio Department of Education (ODE) Office for Safe & Supportive Learning Environments
- Provides tips for preventing and coping with bullying, as well as an overview of bullying laws and school policies in Ohio.
25 South Front Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(877) 644-6338 or (614) 644-8863
www.ode.state.oh.us - U.S Department of Health & Human Services SAMHSA
- Click to see the Take Action against Bullying Guide, a helpful guide for parents to learn how to talk to their kids about bullying and help to prevent it.
1 Choke Cherry Road, Rockville, Maryland 20847
Toll-free: (877) 726-4727
www.samhsa.gov - Youth Outreach for Victims Assistance Project (YOVA)
- Offers facts and resources about bullying for teens living in central Ohio.
PO Box 82068, Columbus, Ohio 43202
(866) 862-7286 or (614) 294-7867
www.bravo-ohio.org/3outof4 - _________________________________
- CAP4Kids does not recommend or endorse the agencies or resources listed on the site. This is an informational site only. We encourage users to carefully review and evaluate all services and decide what is best to meet the needs of their families.
Child Care/Respite Care
- In this section, find out about:
- ● Searching for Child Care
● Licensing & Accreditation
● Babysitter Training
● Child Care Health & Safety Issues
- ● SEARCHING FOR CHILD CARE ●
- Action for Children
- Provides child care and early learning information free of charge for parents, including parenting classes and information about choosing child care. Their website provides free resources for people living in seven central Ohio counties. Click to search for child care.
78 Jefferson Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 224-0222
www.actionforchildren.org - Care.com
- Allows parents to go online and find babysitters, nannies, child care centers, au pairs and special needs caregivers in their area.
1400 Main Street, Waltham, Massachusetts 02451
(877) 227-3115
www.care.com - Child Care Aware Parent Network
- Provides information on how to find high quality child care in the community, including five steps toward choosing quality child care, videos on what to look for when choosing a child care center, and an online site to find babysitters and nannies and special needs care. Parents can have information on a variety of topics sent to them for free.
1515 Courthouse Road, Arlington, Virginia 22201
(800) 424-2246
www.ccaparentnetwork.org/resources - Ohio Association of Child Caring Agencies (OACCA)
- Their website contains advocacy information and helpful resources, as well as a directory of members and services and referral form for services throughout Ohio.
50 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 461-0014
www.oacca.org - Ohio Child Care Resource & Referral Association (OCCRRA)
- Click below to find child care resources and referral agencies in your county.
6660 Doubletree Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43229
(877) 547-6978 or (614) 396-5959
www.occrra.org - Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS)
- Search online for child care providers by location, type of facility and ages of children. Parents can learn about each program, its licensing status, its location and the number and ages of children served. Their website also has information about affording day care and other useful links. Print out the four-page Parent's Guide to Choosing Safe and Healthy Child Care, a parent checklist developed by the US Department of Health and Human Services.
30 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(866) 635-3748
http://jfs.ohio.gov/cdc/childcare.stm - YMCA of Central Ohio
- Offers over 60 programs throughout Franklin, Delaware, Fairfield, and Pickaway counties. Their services include Educare Centers (full-day infant through preschool programs), early childhood education programs, preschool programs, school age programs, and year-round care (programs when schools are not in session).
40 West Long Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 224-1142
http://ymcacolumbus.org/childcare - ● LICENSING & ACCREDITATION ●
- General Ohio Licensing Information
- All child care centers in the state of Ohio are licensed by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) or the Ohio Department of Education (ODE). Because a license is no guarantee of quality, some programs have gone beyond minimum licensing standards to obtain accreditation from the National Accreditation Commission for Early Care and Education Programs (NAEYC). Ohio is one of the few states that do not require home providers who care for 6 or less children (Type B homes) to be licensed. Type B home providers can go above minimum standards, however, by being nationally accredited through the National Association of Family Child Care (NAFCC).
78 Jefferson Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 224-0222
www.actionforchildren.org - Licensing Agencies
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)
- Individuals who have achieved NAFCC accreditation have met the highest standards available for in-home providers. Click below to find home care providers that are nationally accredited through NAFCC. There are less than 30 in Columbus.
1743 West Alexander Street, Salt Lake City, Utah 84119 (800) 359-3817
http://nafcc.net - National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
- Has a national voluntary accreditation program for child care centers who wish to meet quality standards that go above and beyond basic licensing requirements. Ohio has more than 200 NAEYC accredited child care centers. Go online to search for these centers. They also have a helpful online guide for families to learn what to look for when choosing quality child care.
1313 L Street NW, Washington, DC 20005
(800) 424-2460
www.rightchoiceforkids.org - Ohio Department of Education (ODE)
- Licenses preschool programs and school-age child care operated by schools and educational centers. Click below to search for licensed centers.
25 South Front Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(877) 644-6338
www.ode.state.oh.us - Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS)
- Their website has information about what is covered in the licensing law in Ohio, what must be regulated and additional standards. When checking on centers licensed by ODJFS, families can click to search for a center and then view their inspection report online or call. Centers are required to be inspected before they are licensed. Step Up to Quality (SUTQ) is a voluntary quality rating system for child care centers licensed by ODJFS. Each star means they have gone above and beyond minimum standards.
30 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(866) 635-3748
http://jfs.ohio.gov/cdc/childcare.stm - ● BABYSITTER TRAINING ●
- American Red Cross Babysitter Training
- Offers beginner and advanced babysitter training. Visit their website for a schedule of classes, pricing and registration information.
995 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43205
(614) 253-2740
www.redcross.org/en/takeaclass - Nationwide Children’s Hospital Babysitter Training
- Participants must be at least 11 years old, and registration is $25. The registration fee includes educational materials, a babysitter success kit, lunch and a certificate of completion.
700 Children's Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43205
(614) 355-0662
www.nationwidechildrens.org - Safe Sitter
- A nationally-recognized program developed by pediatricians that provides quality babysitting training programs for youth at many locations throughout Columbus and Ohio. Click to find program locations.
8604 Allisonville Road, Indianapolis, Indiana 46250
(800) 255-4089
www.safesitter.org - ● CHILD CARE HEALTH & SAFETY
ISSUES ● - American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Healthy Child Care America
- Offers an online site for parents and providers to find resources related to early education and child care, including resources for children with special needs, nutrition information and injury prevention.
141 NW Point Blvd, Elk Grove Village, Illinois 60007
(888) 227-5409
www.healthychildcare.org/resourcelibrary.html - Handouts and Links for Parents
- Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
- What if You Don't Immunize Your Child?
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention- Child Care Background Checks
National Association of Child Care Resource & Referral Agencies- Bullying in Child Care Settings
Health Services & Resources Administration- Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) in Child Care Settings
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention- When Should Sick Children Stay Home?
National Resource Center for Health & Safety in Child Care - What if You Don't Immunize Your Child?
- Help Me Grow (HMG)
- Their parents and caregivers page has information about children with special needs, school readiness, safety, infant hearing programs, child development, resources by county and parent rights.
246 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 644-8389
www.ohiohelpmegrow.org - National Resource Center for Health & Safety in Child Care & Early Education
- Offers information on a variety of topics, including handling asthma in a child care setting, required immunizations, background checks, child care emergencies and resources for children with special needs.
13120 East 19th Avenue, Aurora, Colorado 80045
(800) 598-KIDS or (800) 598-5437
http://nrckids.org/RESOURCES/list.htm - Nationwide Children's Hospital Center for Injury Research & Policy
- Their website provides information on a variety of safety topics, including bicycle safety, passenger safety, concussions, backyard safety, computer safety and more.
700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43205
(614) 722-2400
http://injuryresearch.net/resourcelibrary.aspx - Nationwide Children's Hospital Health E-Hints
- Health e-Hints is a free, unique e-newsletter written by pediatric specialists and customized to meet the health and safety needs of your family. When you enter the ages of your own children, you'll only get the articles that are relevant to your family. The newsletter is completely customized just for you! Click below to sign up.
700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43205
(614) 722-2000
www.nationwidechildrens.org - Nationwide Children’s Hospital Health Information Library
- Find age appropriate and medically reviewed health articles, breaking news, games, quizzes, health movies and much more for parents, kids and teens.
700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43205
(614) 722-2000
www.nationwidechildrens.org - More Child Care Safety Resources
- CAP4Kids has a whole section on child safety. Click below to go to the safety section and find resources about bicycle safety, internet safety, car safety, child care safety and more!
Go to CAP4Kids Safety Page - _________________________________
- CAP4Kids does not recommend or endorse the agencies or resources listed on the site. This is an informational site only. We encourage users to carefully review and evaluate all services and decide what is best to meet the needs of their families.
Domestic/Community Violence
- In this section, find out about:
- ● Reporting & Helplines
● Crisis & Counseling Services
● Support Groups
● Help for Refugees & Immigrants
● Teen Dating Violence
● Prevention & Advocacy
● Legal Help
● Services for Offenders
- ● REPORTING & HELPLINES ●
- Columbus Division of Police
- Individuals can submit a report immediately through the online reporting system and print a copy of the police report for free. Other prevention and alert information is also available.
120 Marconi Boulevard, Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 645-4760 or (614) 645-4545
www.columbuspolice.org - Franklin County Children Services (FCCS)
- Individuals can report child abuse or neglect in Franklin County through their 24-hour child abuse hotline or visit the office in person. Emergency placement can be provided for at-risk children and teens. When appropriate, temporary placement with relatives, foster homes, or treatment centers are coupled with services to support family reunification and reduce the level of risk to the child.
525 East Mound Street, Columbus, Ohio 43223
(614) 229-7000 or (614) 275-2571
www.franklincountyohio.gov - National Domestic Violence Hotline (NDVH)
- Provides free, confidential help, information and referrals for victims of domestic violence, perpetrators, friends and families.
24-Hour Hotline: (800) 799-SAFE or (800) 799-7233
www.thehotline.org - Sexual Assault Response Network of Central Ohio (SARNCO)
- This free, confidential local rape helpline offers emotional support, counseling referrals and community education for victims of sexual assault.
1299 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, Ohio 43212
24-Hour Local Hotline: (614) 267-7020
National Hotline (RAINN): (800) 656-4673
www.ohiohealth.com - ● CRISIS & COUNSELING SERVICES ●
- CHOICES
- Provides 24-hour emergency shelter, counseling and legal support for women facing domestic violence and their children (birth to age 17). The location is kept confidential for safety reasons. Day or evening, services ranging from individual sessions to support groups are available at several locations throughout the community. Call the crisis line for help and advice.
PO Box 06157, Columbus, Ohio 43206
24-Hour Hotline: (614) 224-4663
www.choicescolumbus.org - The Center for Family Safety and Healing at Nationwide Children’s Hospital
- Offers comprehensive evidence-based services for adult victims of domestic violence, children who have witnessed family violence and teens who have been victimized by relationship violence.
655 East Livingston Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43205
(614) 722-8200
www.nationwidechildrens.org - Huckleberry House
- Provides emergency shelter and crisis intervention to youth ages 12 to 18. Runaway youth can go to a designated Safe Place site for immediate assistance and support at any 24-hour Kroger store, White Castle or local fire station. Teens must be willing to work on family problems. Support is free and confidential. Counseling is provided for children and teens ages 6 to 18.
1421 Hamlet Street, Columbus, Ohio 43201
24-Hour Crisis Hotline: (614) 294-5553
www.huckhouse.org - Mount Carmel Crime & Trauma Assistance Program (CTAP)
- Helps children and teen victims of crime and trauma, including victims of domestic violence. They provide free counseling and healing in both group and individual settings. Click for a list of their support groups or call their helpline. Interpreter services are available as well. To qualify, children must be above age 4 and have experienced a traumatic event in the past 6 months. Click for a helpful list of resources for children affected by violence.
777 West State Street, Columbus, Ohio 43222
(614) 234-5900
www.mountcarmelhealth.com - More Counseling Services
- Click below to go to the CAP4Kids counseling page, which has counseling resources for victims of domestic violence, relationship violence, abuse and trauma.
Go to CAP4Kids Counseling Page - ● SUPPORT GROUPS ●
- Parents of Murdered Children (POMC)
- This national organization has local chapters throughout Ohio. They provide emotional support to anyone who has suffered the murder of a loved one.
PO Box 23936, Columbus, Ohio 43223
www.pomc-centralohio.org - Survivors to Alivers
- Offers an online support community allowing survivors of sexual abuse, rape, child abuse and domestic violence to support and encourage each other along their journey of healing.
PO Box 215, Blacklick, OH 43004
(614) 434-6010
www.survivorstoalivers.org - More Support Groups
- Click below to go to the CAP4Kids counseling page, which has counseling resources for victims of domestic violence. Many of the organizations that offer counseling also have support groups that meet on a regular basis.
Go to CAP4Kids Counseling Page - ● HELP FOR REFUGEES & IMMIGRANTS ●
- ASHA Ray of Hope
- Connects victims of domestic violence in the South Asian community with help and resources. They provide interpreter and transportation services as well. Victims can call the free, confidential 24-hour crisis line for help and support.
1505 Bethel Road, Columbus, Ohio 43220
(614) 326-2121 or 24-hour Crisis Line: (614) 565-2918
www.asharayofhope.org - Asian American Community Services (AACS)
- The Family Support Program helps Asian children and families who have experienced domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking and hate crimes. They provide culturally sensitive case management, referral services and emotional support.
4700 Reed Road, Upper Arlington, Ohio 43220
(614) 220-4023
http://aacsohio.org/services/youthfamily - Community Refugee & Immigration Services (CRIS)
- Offers counseling and support to limited English proficient (LEP) people who are victims of crimes or trafficking.
- 3628 Bexvie Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43227
(614) 235-5747 - 4889 Sinclair Road, Columbus, Ohio 43229
(614) 840-9634 - 3000 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43204
(614) 279-1354
- 3628 Bexvie Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43227
- Ohio Hispanic Coalition Domestic Violence Hotline
- Offers a free 24-hour domestic violence hotline for Latinos and Hispanics dealing with domestic violence. They also provide support groups and services for prevention of family violence.
6161 Busch Boulevard, Columbus, Ohio 43229
Hotline: (614) 746-3534 or Referrals: (614) 840-9934
www.ohiohispaniccoalition.org - Somali Community Association of Ohio
- Provides advocacy, family counseling and support to Somali women who are victims of domestic violence. They also do shelter referrals.
3422 Cleveland Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43224
(614) 262-4068
www.somaliohio.org - ● TEEN DATING VIOLENCE ●
- American Psychological Association (APA)
- Click below to read their resource guide for teens about dating abuse.
750 First Street Northeast, Washington, DC 20002
(800) 374-2721
www.apa.org - Break the Cycle
- Provides honest, practical solutions to dangerous and complicated teen dating violence situations. Teens can go online to ask confidential, anonymous questions about dating violence, learn facts about abuse and find out how to protect themselves.
PO Box 21034, Washington, DC 20009
(202) 824-0707
www.breakthecycle.org - National Center for Victims of Crime
- Provides many resources for victims of dating violence and stalking.
2000 M Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20036
(202) 467-8700
www.ncvc.org - National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline
- The Love is Respect organization provides free phone support and resources for teens involved in dating abuse. Their website offers helpful information for teens and parents about healthy relationships and signs of abuse, and teens can chat online to get free, confidential advice.
Teen Helpline: (866) 331-9474
www.loveisrespect.org - That's Not Cool
- This website was created by teens to help prevent relationship violence. It's a national public education campaign that uses digital examples of controlling, pressuring and threatening behavior to raise awareness about and prevent teen dating abuse.
950 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington DC 20530
(202) 514-2000
www.thatsnotcool.com - ● PREVENTION & ADVOCACY ●
- Action Ohio Coalition for Battered Women
- Serves domestic violence victims and their families through resource and referral services, education and prevention services. Their website has information for teens, students and victims living in rural Ohio. They also have an online listing of domestic violence shelters throughout Ohio.
5900 Roche Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43229
(888) 622-9315 or (614) 825-0551
www.actionohio.org - Buckeye Region Anti-Violence Organization (BRAVO)
- Offers support groups for lesbians, gay men, bisexuals and transgendered survivors of abuse and domestic violence, to work through their healing process. Their website also has information about domestic violence and helpful local resources.
PO Box 82068, Columbus, Ohio 43202
(866)-86-BRAVO or (866) 862-7286
www.bravo-ohio.org/domestic.html - Choose Your Partner Carefully
- Franklin County Children Services and the Center for Family Safety and Healing at Nationwide Children's Hospital have worked together to help inform people how to choose a partner who will be safe and helpful around their children.
525 East Mound Street, Columbus Ohio 43215
(614) 229-7000
www.franklincountyohio.gov - Columbus Urban League (CUL)
- Offers a rape prevention and education course for females age 11 and older. They also help victims of crime in accessing compensation.
788 Mount Vernon Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43203
(614) 257-6300
http://cul.org/education_dept.aspx - The Center for Family Safety and Healing at Nationwide Children’s Hospital
- Works to break the cycle of family violence in the community. Their website has a list of treatment centers and resources.
655 East Livingston Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43205
(614) 722-5985
www.ccafv.org - Impact Safety
- Teaches safety awareness and self-defense through workshops offered for people of all ages, starting with children age 5 and above. They also have experience working with people with special needs. Community programs are offered several times per year in various locations. Many programs are free but some require a fee.
35 East Gay Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 221-2811
www.impactsafety.org - Jewish Family Services (JFS) Family Violence Prevention Program
- Promotes healthy relationships in the family and offers court advocacy, information, safety planning, referrals and emergency services for victims. All calls are confidential. They also offer counseling for children, teens and adults.
1070 College Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43209
(614) 231-1890
www.jfscolumbus.org - Multicultural Eastside Center of Columbus Area, Inc. (MECCA)
- Provides community prevention and education for young women about rape and dating violence.
813 Bryden Road, Columbus, Ohio 43205
(614) 372-3000, ext. 7350
www.columbus-area.com - National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV)
- The Safety Net Project helps victims of domestic violence use technology to find safety and escape domestic violence, stalking and abuse.
2001 S Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20009
(202) 543-5566
www.nnedv.org/projects/safetynet.html - Ohio Department of Health Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence Prevention Program
- Seeks to improve the health status of Ohio women by identifying issues that affect women’s health and addressing issues such as sexual assault and domestic violence prevention.
246 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 466-2144
www.odh.ohio.gov - Ohio Domestic Violence Network (ODVN)
- Call their free information line for a referral or information about domestic violence. They have a list of programs by county, information for survivors, prevention toolkits, suggestions for family and friends, legal resources and more.
4807 Evanswood Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43229
(800) 934-9840 or (614) 781-9651
www.odvn.org - Ohio Office of Criminal Justice Services (OCJS) Family Violence Prevention Center
- Although they do not provide direct services to victims, they offer a lot of information about local and state programs for victims of sexual assault, hate crimes, homicide, domestic violence, teen dating violence and sexual abuse. They have brochures on teen dating violence in multiple languages and a list of domestic violence shelters.
1970 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43218
(888) 448-4842 or (614) 466-0306
www.ocjs.ohio.gov or www.publicsafety.ohio.gov
- Southeast, Inc.
- Their domestic violence program offers services for male and female domestic violence victims and perpetrators. Their program for stalking victims offers information and education on Ohio’s stalking laws and offers assistance with evidence collection, protection orders, counseling, development of safety plans and crisis intervention.
16 West Long Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 225-0990
www.southeastinc.com - Strategies Against Violence Everywhere (SAVE)
- Teaches children how to be advocates for peace through a variety of activities that are fun and engaging. Their school-based program places coordinators in the school daily.
92 Jefferson Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 228-5400
www.saveforyouth.org - ● LEGAL HELP ●
- Legal Services for Victims of Domestic Violence and Trauma
- Click below to go to the CAP4Kids legal section, which has many resources for children, teens and adults who are victims of violence, abuse or trauma.
Go to CAP4Kids Legal Services Page - ● SERVICES FOR OFFENDERS ●
- Alvis House Community Reentry Center
- Works with youth who have been involved in the criminal justice system as they reenter the community, to promote personal responsibility and public safety. They also work with individuals who may be at risk of entering into criminal behavior. Services include education, life skills, career training and case management.
2100 Stella Court, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 252-0660 or (614) 223-1499
www.alvishouse.org - Ohio Department of Rehabilitation & Correction (DRC) Reentry Resource Center
- Provides vital information to assist offenders reentry into society. Go online to see an extensive list of resources specific to each county.
770 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43222
(614) 752-1159
www.drc.ohio.gov - Ohio Department of Youth Services (DYS)
- Provides reentry services and services for juvenile offenders. Go online to view their list of certified juvenile reentry programs throughout Ohio and resources for both victims and offenders.
51 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 644-5179
www.dys.ohio.gov - Specialized Alternatives for Families & Youth (SAFY)
- Provides treatment to adolescent male and female sexual offenders to eliminate the risk to the community. They also work with teenagers who have been in trouble with law enforcement agencies and provide teen parenting help.
4615 Hilton Corporate Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43232
(888) 590-7239 or (614) 729-2024
www.safy.org - Village Network
- The sexually reactive and juvenile sex offender program is in Wooster, Ohio and is designed to help sexually dysfunctional youth that have had little or no prior treatment and have had a sexual offense. The Columbus location provides some programs for sexually reactive youth as well.
4440 Poth Road, Columbus, Ohio 43213
(614) 751-9068
www.thevillagenetwork.org - More Counseling Services
- Click below to go to the CAP4Kids counseling page, which lists agencies that provide group and individual counseling.
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- CAP4Kids does not recommend or endorse the agencies or resources listed on the site. This is an informational site only. We encourage users to carefully review and evaluate all services and decide what is best to meet the needs of their families.
Early Intervention/Development
- What is early intervention?
- A range of services for infants and toddlers up to age three who are experiencing a delay in some area of their development.
- In this section, find out about:
- ● Normal vs. Delayed Development
● Information about Developmental Evaluations
● Advocacy & Legal Rights
● Services & Therapies for Young Children
● Head Start & Preschool Programs
- ● NORMAL VS. DELAYED
DEVELOPMENT ● - American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Healthy Children
- Contains information about normal development and milestones for babies, toddlers, school-aged children, teens and young adults.
141 Point Boulevard, Elk Grove Village, Illinois 60007
(847) 434-4000
www.healthychildren.org - Baby Sign Language
- Baby sign language is a way for all parents to improve early infant communication and communicate with children before they can actually speak. It has been shown to boost development as well. This website is full of free resources, including free videos, free flash cards and free tutorials.
www.babysignlanguage.com - Early Intervention Support
- Find answers and practical suggestions on child development. This online site explains how children develop and what early intervention is.
www.earlyinterventionsupport.com - First Signs
- Educates parents and professionals about the early warning signs of autism and developmental disorders. They also have screening questionnaires online.
PO Box 358, Merrimac, Massachusetts 01860
(978) 346-4380
www.firstsigns.org - My Baby's Hearing
- Did your baby fail the newborn hearing screening test or have you been told that your newborn or infant has a hearing loss? This website offers a lot of helpful advice and information for parents, and is sponsored by the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD).
31 Center Drive, Bethesda, Maryland 20892
(301) 496-7243 or (301) 402-0252 TTY
www.babyhearing.org - Nationwide Children's Hospital Health E-Hints
- Health e-Hints is a free, unique e-newsletter written by pediatric specialists and customized to meet the health and safety needs of your family. When you enter the ages of your own children, you'll only get the articles that are relevant to your family. The newsletter is completely customized just for you! There is an edition written specifically for childcare workers and an edition for health care workers, as well. Click below to sign up.
700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43205
(614) 722-2000
www.nationwidechildrens.org - Nationwide Children’s Hospital Health Information Library
- Find age appropriate and medically reviewed health articles, breaking news, games, quizzes, health movies and much more for parents, kids and teens.
700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43205
(614) 722-2000
www.nationwidechildrens.org - Pathways Awareness
- Supports parents by providing knowledge, information and a sense of community as parents learn about early detection and the benefit of early therapy for children with delays.
150 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60601
Toll-free National Information Line: (800) 955-2445
ww.pathwaysawareness.org - Zero to Three
- Offers helpful information about behavior, development, care and education of infants in their first 3 years of life. View handouts in Spanish and English on what to expect as your child grows and how you can help your child learn.
2000 M Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20036
(202) 638-1144
www.zerotothree.org/child-development - ● INFORMATION ABOUT DEVELOPMENTAL EVALUATIONS ●
- Child Find
- This website provides information and resources related to the earliest possible identification of young children and their families who may benefit from early intervention or education services.
400 Maryland Avenue, Washington, DC 20202
(800) 872-5327
www.childfindidea.org - Columbus Kids
- Provides free learning checkups that help detect early developmental delays and speech, hearing or vision problems among children ages 2-1/2 to 4 years old within the Columbus City School district. Go online to view their kindergarten readiness checklist and a list of learning checkup locations. Parents receive a free gift when they complete a learning checkup with their child.
360 South Third Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 241-3089
www.columbuskids.org - Directions for Youth & Families (DFYF) Ready Set Grow
- This free program is for children in Franklin County ages 2-1/2 to 6 who may not be ready for kindergarten. The program includes weekly visits to the home and child assessments with recommendations. Parenting education and other family assistance are provided as well.
1515 Indianola Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43201
(614) 294-2661
www.dfyf.org - Flying Colors
- Flying Colors is the evaluation and early childhood center for Licking County public schools. They do evaluations on children ages 3 to 5 in the county and determine special educational needs. They also offer a program for children who qualify for kindergarten but may need an additional year in a preschool setting, as well as services for children with special needs (including autism, hearing impairments and speech delays).
119 Union Street, Newark, Ohio 43055
(740) 349-1629
www.flyingcolorspreschool.com - Franklin County Board of Developmental Disabilities
- Services are provided for children from birth to age 6 who have developmental delays, disabilities or mental retardation. Professionals and families work together to create developmentally appropriate experiences for young children, in both a classroom setting and in the home.
2879 Johnstown Road, Columbus, Ohio 43219
(614) 475-6440
www.fcbdd.org - Help Me Grow (HMG)
- This is the agency that oversees health and developmental services for children from birth to age 3 in each county across Ohio. They evaluate children for delays, and they help with concerns about a child’s development, such as an infant or toddler’s language, feeding, walking, handling of toys, seeing or hearing. They provide services such as physical therapy, speech therapy and social work. Call the hotline to be connected to your local HMG program, or complete and submit the referral form on their website.
510 East Mound Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
Statewide: (800) 755-GROW or (800) 755-4769
Franklin County: (614) 227-9860
www.ohiohelpmegrow.org - Nationwide Children’s Hospital Developmental Assessment Program
- Offers a wide range of services to address the developmental and behavioral needs of children. They provide comprehensive evaluations for children with suspected developmental disabilities, learning difficulties, autism and co-occurring emotional and behavioral difficulties. They also offer a free resource center for any family that needs help finding resources in the community for their child.
187 West Schrock Road, Westerville, Ohio 43081
(614) 355-8315
www.nationwidechildrens.org - Ohio County Boards of Developmental Disabilities
- Each county in Ohio has its own Board of Developmental Disabilities, which is responsible for providing early intervention services in that county. Click below to find information about the board in your county.
30 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215-3434
Statewide: (800) 617-6733 or (800) 750-0750 TTY
Franklin County: (614) 475-6440
http://odmrdd.state.oh.us - Ohio Legal Rights Service (OLRS)
- Find out what early intervention services are free and how to pay for and get funding for services that are not free. They also provide information about early intervention services and helpful links to local and national organizations.
50 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 466-7264 or (800) 282-9181
www.olrs.ohio.gov/faq-ei-services - YMCA Early Childhood Resource Network (ECRN)
- Provides developmental screenings for children from six weeks of age through 5 years of age who have special needs (developmental delays, disabilities and special health care needs). ECRN staff perform on-site child observations at child care sites and preschools. They also provide ongoing service coordination.
6877 North High Street, Worthington, Ohio 43085
(614) 543-9000, ext. 212
www.ymcacolumbus.org - ● ADVOCACY & LEGAL RIGHTS ●
- Build Ohio
- This state organization works with leaders and policy makers to build a comprehensive, well-integrated early childhood system in Ohio.
50 West Town Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 466-3698
www.build-ohio.org - Franklin County Family & Children First Council
- Plans and coordinates services for children, and directs Help Me Grow, which serves children with delays and children at-risk for becoming delayed. They provide leadership to organizations throughout the county that serve children. Click for county Family and Children First councils throughout Ohio.
855 West Mound Street, Columbus, Ohio 43223
(614) 275-2511
www.helpmykid.org - National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities (NICHCY)
- Provides a lot of helpful information about early intervention services for parents and provides answers to common questions.
1825 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20009
(800) 695-0285
http://nichcy.org - Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities (OCECD)
- Serves families of infants, toddlers and youth with disabilities in Ohio to ensure that every Ohio child with special needs reaches their highest potential. Parents can call to get one-to-one assistance.
165 West Center Street, Marion, Ohio 43302
(800) 374-2806, ext. 20
www.ocecd.org - Ohio Department of Education (ODE)
- Provides information, resources and services related to early learning and school readiness.
25 South Front Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(877) 644-6338
http://education.ohio.gov - Voices for Ohio's Children
- Represents a non-partisan statewide network of families, professionals and organizations throughout Ohio that work on public policy to make sure children are well-educated, healthy and safe.
510 East Mound Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 225-9073
www.vfc-oh.org - ● SERVICES & THERAPIES FOR YOUNG CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS ●
- Alexander Graham Bell School
- Serves families of deaf and hearing impaired children from birth to three years of age living in central Ohio, as part of the Columbus Hearing Impaired Program (CHIP). When toddlers are three years old they may enter the preschool program.
1545 Huy Road, Columbus, Ohio 43224
(614) 365-5977
www.columbus.k12.oh.us - Association for the Developmentally Disabled (ADD) Dahlberg Learning Center
- Provides full day, year-round childcare for children ages 6 weeks through 5 years of age. During the school year, they offer physical, occupational and speech therapy, as well as early intervention services, early childhood education and social work services.
1915 East Cooke Road Columbus, Ohio 43224
(614) 486-4361
www.addohio.org - Childhood League Center
- Offers early childhood services for children with delays in development, home visitation programs and classes for young children with special needs. Most programs are free or for a small fee.
670 South 18th Street, Columbus, Ohio 43205
(614) 253-6933
www.childhoodleague.org - Columbus Speech & Hearing Center
- Offers screening, evaluation and treatment of children from birth through adulthood with speech and language delays and autism. Click on their resources page to find more resources on topics such as stuttering, literacy, assistive learning devices and more. They offer programs for families of children with autism or language delays to learn how to communicate with their children. They accept government (Medicaid) and private insurances.
510 East North Broadway, Columbus, Ohio 43214
(614) 263-5151 or (614) 263-2299 TTY
www.columbusspeech.org - Easter Seals Central & Southeast Ohio
- Provides a variety of services and programs throughout Ohio for young children with autism, disabilities and special needs. Services include early childhood education, in-home services, physical therapy, speech therapy, weekend respite care for families and recreational opportunities.
3830 Trueman Court, Hilliard, Ohio 43026
(800) 860-5523 or (614) 228-5523
http://centralohio.easterseals.com - Franklin County Board of Developmental Disabilities (FCBDD) Early Childhood Education Center
- Services are provided for children from birth to age 6 who have developmental delays and disabilities. Services include developmental evaluations, early intervention services, occupational therapy, physical therapy and speech therapy.
2879 Johnstown Road, Columbus, Ohio 43219
(614) 475-6440
www.fcbdd.org - Help Me Grow (HMG)
- This is the agency that oversees health and developmental services for children from birth to age 3 in each county across Ohio. They evaluate children for delays, and they help with concerns about a child’s development, such as an infant or toddler’s language, feeding, walking, handling of toys, seeing or hearing. They provide services such as physical therapy, speech therapy and social work. Call the hotline to be connected to your local HMG program, or complete and submit the referral form on their website.
510 East Mound Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
Statewide: (800) 755-GROW or (800) 755-4769
Franklin County: (614) 227-9860
www.ohiohelpmegrow.org - Nationwide Children’s Hospital Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Provides developmental evaluations, behavioral intervention, psychological testing and resources for children of all ages with autism spectrum disorders. Services are provided within the home and community.
187 West Schrock Road, Westerville, Ohio 43081
(614) 355-8315
www.nationwidechildrens.org/autism - Nationwide Children’s Hospital Occupational, Speech & Physical Therapy Programs
- Developmental occupational therapy, speech and language therapy and physical therapy services are provided at the main hospital, as well as many locations throughout the community, for children from birth to age 21.
700 Children's Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43205
(614) 722-2200
www.nationwidechildrens.org - Nisonger Center at The Ohio State University (OSU)
- Offers several programs for young children with disabilities and delays, including an autism spectrum disorder clinic and behavioral support services. Their early intervention program is for ages 1 to 6 with a variety of developmental delays.
1581 Dodd Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43210
(614) 247-7190
http://nisonger.osu.edu - Ohio School for the Deaf Alice Cogswell Center
- Provides developmentally appropriate year-round education and activities using American Sign Language and English for deaf, hard-of-hearing and hearing children ages 6 weeks to 5 years old.
500 Morse Road, Columbus, Ohio 43214
(614) 728-6900
www.ohioschoolforthedeaf.org - St. Vincent Family Centers
- Offers programs for children ages 2 and older who have severe behavioral, emotional or social challenges.
1490 East Main Street, Columbus, Ohio 43205
(614) 252-0731
http://svfc.org - ● HEAD START & PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS ●
- Head Start Programs
- Are you looking for preschool and Head Start programs for children ages 3 to 6? Find out more in the education section of CAP4Kids by clicking below.
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- CAP4Kids does not recommend or endorse the agencies or resources listed on the site. This is an informational site only. We encourage users to carefully review and evaluate all services and decide what is best to meet the needs of their families.
Education Resources
- In this section, find out about:
- ● Getting Ready for Kindergarten
● Head Start Programs & Preschools
● Choosing & Finding a School
● Tutoring & Homework Help
● English as a Second Language (ESL)
● Alternative Education & Dropout Prevention
● Charter Schools
● GED & High School Graduation Resources
● Job & Career Training
● Home School Resources
● School Clothing & Supplies
● College Preparation
● Choosing & Touring Colleges
● Scholarships & Financial Aid
● Local School Districts
● Ohio Colleges & Universities
● Legal Rights
● Bullying
● Education for Youth with Special Needs
- ● GETTING READY FOR
KINDERGARTEN ● - Action for Children Kindergarten Registration Information
- Provides information about kindergarten registration by school district.
78 Jefferson Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 224-0222
www.actionforchildren.org - Columbus Kids
- Provides free learning checkups for children ages 2-1/2 to 4 years old within the Columbus City School district, so that they enter kindergarten ready to do well in school. Parents receive a free gift card and book when they complete a learning checkup with their child.
360 South Third Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 241-3089
www.columbuskids.org - Columbus Metropolitan Library Ready to Read Corps
- Provides free learning resources for parents of children up to age 5. They hand out an early literacy kit, full of fun learning tools, and the program is offered at several locations throughout the Columbus area.
96 South Grant Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 479-3450
www.columbuslibrary.org/readytoreadcorps - Directions for Youth & Families Ready Set Grow
- This free program is for children in Franklin County ages 2 to 6 who may not be ready for kindergarten. The program includes weekly visits to the home and child assessments with recommendations. Parenting education and other family assistance provided.
1515 Indianola Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43201
(614) 294-2661
www.dfyf.org - Ohio Department of Education (ODE) Kindergarten Readiness
- Learn about Ohio kindergarten requirements, entrance dates, how to request early admission and view their readiness checklist.
25 South Front Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(877) OHIOEDU or (877) 644-6338
www.ode.state.oh.us - ● HEAD START PROGRAMS & PRESCHOOLS ●
- Child Development Council (CDC) of Franklin County
- Provides developmental and educational services to income-eligible children and their families in Franklin County living north of I-70. Children ages 3 to 5 years may attend preschool classes that focus on developing school readiness skills, along with providing health, nutrition, and other social services. Services may also be provided in the home.
300 East Spring Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 221-1709
www.cdcheadstart.org - Columbus City Schools Special Needs Preschools
- Offers special needs preschools at several locations throughout the district for preschoolers ages 3 to 5 with disabilities and identified delays.
2571 Neil Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43202
(614) 365-5205
www.columbus.k12.oh.us - Columbus Metropolitan Library Ready to Read Corps
- Provides free learning and language resources for parents of children up to age 5 at many locations throughout Columbus.
96 South Grant Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 479-3450
www.columbuslibrary.org/readytoreadcorps - Columbus Urban League Head Start Program
- Offers free preschool for income-eligible children ages 3 to 5 living south of I-70 in Franklin County. They also offer services for children who exhibit disabilities and mental health concerns.
788 Mount Vernon Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43203
(614) 257-6300
www.cul.org - Ohio Head Start Association
- Click on their county map to find Head Start providers and services in each county in Ohio.
144 Westpark Road, Dayton, Ohio 45459
(937) 435-1113
http://ohsai.org/directory - South Western City Schools Head Start Program
- Takes place at 4 centers throughout Grove City and Columbus (in South Western school district) for income-eligible children ages 3 to 4.
4308 Haughn Road, Grove City, Ohio 43123
(614) 801-8438 or (614) 801-3000
www.swcs.us - ● CHOOSING AND FINDING
A SCHOOL ● - Great Schools
- Parents turn to this website to find the right schools for their children, to get practical advice and information that will help them raise successful, college-ready kids and to support the schools in their communities. This is the most comprehensive independent source of school performance ratings, and is funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates foundation.
160 Spear Street, San Francisco, California 94105
(415) 977-0700
www.greatschools.org - Kids Ohio
- Works to improve the education of Ohio’s children, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds. Their website has information and reports about educational policy and best practices.
22 East Gay Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 228-6400
www.kidsohio.org - Ohio Department of Education (ODE) Just for Families
- Helps parents understand what children are expected to learn in school and how to help them succeed, so families can choose a school for their child, get involved in their child’s learning and get information about learners with special needs and talents.
25 South Front Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(877) OHIOEDU or (877) 644-6338
www.ode.state.oh.us - Ohio Department of Education (ODE) Local Report Cards
- Parents can look up a district or school in their area and see the performance rating of that school based on state standards.
25 South Front Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(877) OHIOEDU or (877) 644-6338
http://webapp2.ode.state.oh.us - Ohio Department of Education (ODE) Ohio School Options
- Outlines the school options available in Ohio including public schools, open enrollment, career-technical education, post secondary enrollment options, community (charter) schools, private schools, home schooling and GED options.
25 South Front Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(877) OHIOEDU or (877) 644-6338
www.ode.state.oh.us - Ohio Parent Information & Resource Center (PIRC)
- Provides resources for families to support learning. Helpful brochures include 12 Things You Should Know about Your School and Tips for Parents Who Choose to Stay Put. They also provide resources for homework help and have a toll-free information line to help families understand public school choice, access local school report cards and connect to free tutoring.
2400 Reading Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
(888) OHPIRC9 or (888) 647-4729
www.ohiopirc.org - ● TUTORING & HOMEWORK HELP ●
- Center for Latin Hope (Centro Esperanza Latina)
- Offers free math and reading tutoring for grades K through 12, and transportation is included. They also offer English classes for Latinos.
2300 Sullivant Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43204
(614) 358-3584
www.centerforlatinhope.org - City of Refuge Point of Impact (CORPOI)
- Ginikanwa After School Program & Summer Academy serves Franklin County at-risk youth ages 10 to 14. The after school program is free, and the summer program is $50 per week. They also have a free tutoring program offered to students in grades K to 8 throughout the school year.
3480 Refugee Road, Columbus, Ohio 43232
(614) 231-9564
www.corpoi.org - Clintonville-Beechwold Community Resources Center
- The Kids Club is a free after school and summer program for elementary youth Monday through Friday at Clinton Heights Lutheran Church. The program helps improve academic performance and provides recreational activities for kids. The program is not limited to children in the Clintonville-Beechwold area but does have a waiting list.
14 West Lakeview Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43202
(614) 268-3539
http://clintonvillecrc.org - Columbus Metropolitan Library
- Offers free basic reading and writing classes, GED classes, literacy learning courses and English classes through several organizations. Check their online schedule of events for a comprehensive listing of courses.
96 South Grant Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 645-2ASK or (614) 645-2275
www.columbuslibrary.org - Columbus Recreation & Parks Capital Kids
- Offers academic programs and a safe place to learn and play after school and during the summer. Capital University students provide homework help, and programs are offered in anger management, substance abuse, violence prevention and recreation for a small fee.
- Beatty Recreation Center
247 North Ohio Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43203
(614) 645-3635 - Douglas Recreation Center
1250 Windsor Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43211
(614) 645-3636 - Marion Franklin Community Center
2801 Lockbourne Road, Columbus, Ohio 43207
(614) 645-5456 - Sullivant Gardens Community Center
755 Renick Street, Columbus, Ohio 43223
(614) 645-5587
- Beatty Recreation Center
- Columbus Urban League
- Provides free after school tutoring in math and reading for youth ages 6 to 13.
788 Mount Vernon Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43203
(614) 257-6300, ext. 108
www.cul.org/education_dept.aspx - Covenant Presbyterian Church
- Provides tutoring opportunities for children at several locations.
2070 Ridgecliff Road, Columbus, Ohio 43221
(614) 451-6677
www.covenantpcusa.org - Directions for Youth & Families Short Stop Youth Center
- Offers free programs and homework help for youth ages 7 to 19 Monday through Friday until 8 p.m. during the school year. They also offer dance, theatre, music, art and summer programs.
1066 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43201
(614) 299-5541
www.dfyf.org - Ethiopian Tewahedo Social Services
- The after school and summer programs prepare children and teenagers for proficiency tests, provide homework help, give health information and train youth in computer skills.
1060 Mount Vernon Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43203
(614) 252-5362
www.ethiotss.org - First Church of God
- Offers a variety of programs for youth, including personal tutoring, preparation for standardized tests and youth mentoring.
3480 Refugee Road, Columbus, Ohio 43232
(614) 338-8338
www.1stchurch.net - Khan Academy
- Free online educational videos on all topics K-12. Learn at your own pace. www.khanacademy.org
- J. Ashburn Jr. Youth Center
- Provides year-round programs, including a free after school program, tutoring services and internship opportunities for students with physical, sensory or learning disabilities.
85 South Clarendon Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43223
(614) 279-0012
www.jashburn.org - Ohio Dominican University Village to Child Program
- Middle and high school students who live in the 43219 zip code are tutored and mentored by college students year-round. During the summer, students come to the campus to participate in programs focused on science, reading, math, arts and technology.
1216 Sunbury Road, Columbus, Ohio 43219
(614) 251-4528
www.ohiodominican.edu - Ohio Hispanic Coalition Youth & Education Programs
- Latino students ages 6 to 12 can participate in free after school educational programs throughout the school year and during the summer months. Instructors speak Spanish and English.
3556 Sullivant Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43204
(614) 840-9934
www.ohiohispaniccoalition.org - Ohio Literacy Network
- Provides free learning tools on television, through the internet, at home and in the local community for Ohioans of every age and skill level. Their GED Connection project helps people prepare for the GED exam at home on their own time.
6161 Busch Boulevard, Columbus, Ohio 43229
(800) 228-7323
www.ohioliteracynetwork.org - Project Prosperity & Faith
- Offers several after school and mentoring programs for youth, including a program for foster kids ages 5 to 21, a money management program for youth and an after school tutoring program.
1234 S Washington Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43206
(866) 888-3739
http://projectprosperityfaith.com - Salvation Army After School Learning Center
- This free program focuses on academic achievement in the areas of math and reading for students in grades 1 though 8. Program participants receive tutoring, proficiency test preparation and personal development during the school year and summer.
- West Mound Worship and Service Center
2300 West Mound Street, Columbus, Ohio 43204 - East Main Street Worship and Service Center
966 East Main Street, Columbus, Ohio 43205 - Innis Elementary School
3399 Kohr Road, Columbus, Ohio 43211 - Livingston Elementary School
825 East Livingston Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43205
www.salvationarmycolumbus.org - West Mound Worship and Service Center
- St. Stephen’s Community House Youth & Family Services
- After school programs, summer programs, developmental groups and tutoring are provided for at-risk youth living in the Linden area.
1500 East 17th Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43219
(614) 294-6347
www.saintstephensch.org - Stowe Baptist Center
- Offers tutoring help to students in grades 1 to 12 on Monday nights. They also have a program called Cross Town Kids for children ages 7 to 12 on Friday evenings.
888 South Parsons Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43206
(614) 445-8400
http://stowecenter.com - Westside Free Store Ministries
- Offers a faith-based after school arts program that is open and free to children in grades 1 to 5 on Wednesday afternoons. Columbus Public Schools provides bus transportation from a select number of elementary schools, and homework help is provided.
61 South Powell Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43204
(614) 351-5480
www.westsidefreestore.org - ● ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) ●
- Columbus Public Schools English as a Second Language (ESL) Program
- Their website has information about their program, as well as links to other sites for parents, teachers and students. Their Welcome Center helps students from any country who have recently arrived in the United States and who have little or no literacy skills in English or in their native language.
2001 Hamilton Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43211
(614) 365-8802
www.columbus.k12.oh.us/esl - Ohio Department of Education (ODE) Limited English Proficient (LEP) Student Support
- This site has resources for students who need special language assistance in order to effectively participate in school programs.
25 South Front Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(877) 644-6338
http://education.ohio.gov - More ESL Resources
- Click below for a complete list of local ESL resources, in the immigration and refugee section of CAP4Kids.
Go to CAP4Kids ESL Resources - ● ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION & DROPOUT PREVENTION ●
- Alvis House Community Reentry Program
- Participants develop skills and access resources that will result in a successful transition to the community from the prison or parole system. Services include education, life skills, career training and case management.
1991 Bryden Road, Columbus, Ohio 43205
(614) 252-0660 or (614) 223-1499
www.alvishouse.org - Buckeye Ranch
- The Cross Creek School (Day Treatment Program) helps youth who are struggling in traditional school settings. Students have the ability to transition to their home school districts with clinical support and services. The Buckeye Ranch also supports Alum Crest High School in Columbus Public Schools with case management and counseling services. Students with emotional disturbances are placed at Alum Crest by Columbus Public Schools.
2865 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43204
(614) 384-8000 or (614) 384-7798
www.buckeyeranch.org - COHHIO Youth Empowerment Program (YEP)
- Provides helpful information for homeless youth about school, teenage shelters and resources for children facing expulsion.
175 South Third Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 280-1984
www.cohhioyep.org/homeless.html - Columbus City Schools Adult & Community Education (ACE)
- Provides hundreds of online courses, as well as traditional classroom programs at many locations throughout Franklin County. They offer literacy, GED, ESOL and certified career training programs. The Project Connect program ensures the educational rights of youth in Central Ohio who are experiencing homelessness.
2323 Lexington Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43211
(614) 365-6000
www.cpsadulted.org - Columbus Virtual High School
- Columbus City Schools offers online courses through the Columbus Virtual High School. Eligible students must live in the district and be 21 or younger but not earned enough credits to graduate. Computer access for coursework is provided at many Columbus Metropolitan Library locations and community centers.
100 East Arcadia Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43202
(614) 614-365-5485
www.columbus.k12.oh.us - Communities in Schools of Central Ohio
- Helps kids in Columbus and Whitehall City Schools stay in school and graduate through a variety of programs including peer mentoring, health resources and after school learning.
510 East North Broadway, Columbus, Ohio 43214
(614) 268-2472, ext. 11
www.ciskids.org - Directions for Youth & Families Crittenton Community School
- A tuition-free charter school for students in grades 6 to 9 who run the risk of failing or dropping out. Students work through their difficulties with one-on-one teaching time, using alternative learning methods individualized to each student. Families can refer their student, or they may be referred by an outside source. Parents can request more information by filling out the online inquiry form.
1418 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43205
(614) 372-2401
www.dfyf.org - Educational Council
- Represents a partnership of Franklin County school districts. Their Metro High School offers a curriculum focused on math, science and technology and prepares students for college.
1929 Kenney Road, Columbus, Ohio 43210
(614) 292-7744
www.edcouncil.org - Electronic Classroom of Tomorrow (ECOT)
- ECOT is the first, largest and most popular tuition-free online public school in Ohio. This e-school serves grades K through 12.
3700 S. High St., Suite 95, Columbus, OH 43207
Toll-free: (888) 326-8395
www.ecotohio.org - Focus Learning Academy
- This is a free public school at 3 locations in Columbus. It offers Columbus area students an alternative to earning their high school diploma, by combining high school academics with a vocational curriculum. Most of the coursework is done online, and students are able to have a flexible schedule to accomodate work schedules.
4480 Refugee Road, Columbus, Ohio 43232
(614) 322-7990
http://focuslearn.org - KIPP Journey Academy
- A free, open-enrollment public school serving students (including children with special needs) in grades 5 and 6 in the city of Columbus. All students develop the intellectual, academic, and social skills needed to understand and take action on issues they encounter in everyday life.
1406 Myrtle Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43211
(614) 263-6137
www.kippjourneyacademy.org - Leaderspark
- With this free program, students ages 14 to 24 can gain internship and community service hours for their time in the program and working on various community projects. There is also an opportunity for school credit with the new Columbus City Schools Flex Credit program. Students learn to be leaders in the school and society.
5086 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, Ohio 43214
(614) 442-7899
http://leaderspark.org - Life Skills
- Offers a second chance to students ages 16 to 21 who have dropped out or are at risk of dropping out of the traditional high school setting. There are several locations in Columbus, and tuition is free.
2400 South Hamilton Road, Columbus, Ohio 43232
(866) LIFESKILLS or (866) 543-3754
www.wediducan.com - Ohio Department of Job & Family Services Learning Earning & Parenting (LEAP)
- Helps teen parents or pregnant teens finish school by providing cash assistance. Students must be under 18 and working on earning either their GED or high school diploma.
80 East Fulton Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 462-4000
www.franklincountyohio.gov - Pschtecin High School
- Provides students ages 13 to 21 with an 8th to 12th grade educational program. Tuition is free, and students can earn their high school diplomas.
985 Mediterranean Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43229
(614) 985-3428
http://pschtecin.org - Rosemont Center Eagle Heights Academy
- Provides schooling for students who have severe emotional and behavioral difficulties. The goal is to reintegrate the majority of youth back into a traditional school setting. However, males ages 16 to 18 who are unable to return to a traditional school setting can get help in preparing for the GED. Families can refer themselves or receive a referral from another agency.
2440 Dawnlight Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43211
(614) 416-8708
http://rosemont.org - St. Vincent Family Centers
- The partial hospitalization program is for children who have exhausted all other educational alternatives and are at risk of being expelled from their regular school due to severe behavioral problems. The goal of the program is for the children and their families to learn to manage the children's behaviors so they may return to a regular school setting and eventually graduate from high school.
1490 East Main Street, Columbus, Ohio 43205
(614) 252-0731
http://svfc.org - Syntaxis Youth Homes
- The residential treatment program is for youth ages 16 to 18. This program provides GED preparation, job readiness training, as well as alcohol and drug recovery services. Youth can be referred to the program or families may refer themselves.
5900 Sharon Woods Boulevard, Columbus, Ohio 43229
(614) 895-6818
www.syntaxisyouthhomes.org - YMCA Positive Alternative Learning for Students (PALS)
- Students in grades 6 to 12 who are on suspension from school are referred to PALS by public school systems, juvenile courts, human services organizations and parents. Students are held accountable for their actions by participating in educational programming and behavior modification sessions.
- Downtown YMCA
40 West Long Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 224-1142 - Southwest Community Center
3500 First Avenue, Urbancrest, Ohio 43123
(614) 539-1770 - Whitehall City Schools
4375 Kae Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43213
(614) 417-5000, ext. 2871 - Truancy Intervention Center
640 South Ohio Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43205
(614) 257-1316
- Downtown YMCA
- Youth Build Columbus Community School
- A dropout recovery high school serving youth ages 17 to 21 who are in need of a high school diploma and want to learn a skilled trade.
1183 Essex Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43201
(614) 291-0805
www.youthbuildcolumbus.info - ● CHARTER SCHOOLS ●
- Ohio Department of Education (ODE) Charter Schools
- Charter or community schools are public schools of choice and operate independently of any school district. Any student eligible to attend public school in the state of Ohio is eligible to attend a charter school. Click for a list of charter schools available in Franklin County.
25 South Front Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(877) 644-6338
www.ode.state.oh.us - ● GED & HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION RESOURCES ●
- Central Ohio Youth for Christ City Life Center
- Helps at-risk teens ages 16 to 21 in the Franklinton area obtain their high school diploma / GED. They offer career counseling, mentoring programs and life skills training. They provide free childcare and transportation as well.
40 Chicago Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43222
(614) 848-4870, ext. 312
www.coyfc.org - Child Development Council of Franklin County
- Offers GED preparation, literacy tutoring, college advising, ESL classes, computer classes and more.
2150 Agler Road, Columbus, Ohio 43224
(614) 416-5178
www.cdcheadstart.org - Columbus State Community College Academic Enrichment (GED) Program
- Classes are designed for students who want to improve their English language or mathematics skills in order to increase their career opportunities. The program offers individual instruction in reading, writing, math, computers, college preparation, career guidance and help in securing financial aid.
315 Cleveland Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 287-5858 or (614) 287-5000
www.cscc.edu/workforce/ged - Dominican Learning Center
- Tutors adults 18 years and older in reading, writing, math, and computers, as well as GED preparation and learning English as a Second Language (ESL). Students are not charged for tutorial services, but those who are financially able are asked to purchase basic texts and materials.
1111 East Stewart Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43206
(614) 444-7330
www.oppeace.org - Eastland-Fairfield Career & Technical Schools
- Offers free GED, ESL, and career classes for adults ages 18 and older. They also have many free high school programs throughout Columbus and surrounding areas for students in their junior and senior years, including college prep and career training programs.
4300 Amalgamated Place, Groveport, Ohio 43125
(614) 836-4541 or (614) 836-3903
http://eastlandfairfield.com - Franklinton Learning Center
- Offers basic literacy and education classes for youth and adults. More than 150 adult students participate in a variety of literacy enhancement classes at the Learning Center each year, with over 50 earning GED diplomas.
1003 West Town Street, Columbus, Ohio 43222
(614) 221-9151
www.st-johns-columbus.diosohio.org - Godman Guild GED / ABLE Program
- Provides free resources, support and life skills training to help students balance work and family while pursuing their education. Their GED and college prep classes are free. Childcare and transportation are available while students are in class, except for morning classes.
303 East Sixth Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43201
(614) 294-5476
www.godmanguild.org - Henkels & McCoy Training Services
- Offers free GED classes and testing to youth ages 16 to 21. COTA bus passes are provided.
989 East Main Street, Columbus, Ohio 43205
(614) 221-3398
www.henkels.com - Job Corps
- A free education and training program that helps young people ages 16 to 24 learn a career, earn a high school diploma or GED, and find and keep a good job.
329 South Front Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 221-0642 or (877) 733-5627
www.jobcorps.gov - Ohio Department of Education (ODE) General Educational Development (GED)
- This site has a lot of information about obtaining a GED, including testing centers and preparation classes.
25 South Front Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(877) 644-6338 or (877) 644-6338
www.ode.state.oh.us - Ohio Department of Education (ODE) Graduation Requirements
- Outlines information on courses students must take and tests they must pass to graduate with a diploma from an Ohio high school.
25 South Front Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(877) 644-6338
www.ode.state.oh.us - Ohio Literacy Network
- Provides free learning tools on television, through the internet, at home and in the local community for Ohioans of every age and skill level. Their GED Connection project helps people prepare for the GED exam at home on their own time. They can also help improve workplace skills.
6161 Busch Boulevard, Columbus, Ohio 43229
(800) 228-7323
www.ohioliteracynetwork.org - OSU Reach 1 Literacy & GED Readiness Program
- Provides free GED classes for adults.
47 Curl Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43210
(614) 292-1238
http://hr.osu.edu - St. John Learning Center
- Offers free GED classes and computer training for out-of-school youth and adults.
640 South Ohio Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43205
(614) 252-3132, ext. 248
http://stjohnlearning.org - Vineyard Community Center
- Offers daytime and evening GED classes, computer literacy classes, ESL classes and college advising.
6000 Cooper Road, Westerville, Ohio 43081
(614) 259-5500
www.vineyardcommunitycenter.org - ● JOB & CAREER TRAINING ●
- CAP4Kids Employment & Career Resources for Youth
- Are you looking for job and career help for teens and young adults? Click below to go to the employment section of CAP4Kids, which has career and job resources for teens and young adults.
Go to CAP4Kids Employment Page - ● HOME SCHOOL RESOURCES ●
- Educational Service Center of Central Ohio (ESCCO)
- Manages the application process of home education enrollment for students and families residing in central Ohio. Their website has information and forms necessary to start the home education process.
2080 Citygate Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43219
(614) 542-4126
www.escofcentralohio.org - Ohio Department of Education (ODE) Home Education
- Lists requirements for home educating parents, resources for home education, rules and regulations, contact information and more. Click to see a helpful fact sheet about home education.
25 South Front Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(877) 644-6338
http://education.ohio.gov - ● SCHOOL CLOTHING & SUPPLIES ●
- Better Way Ministries
- Provides new book bags stuffed with school supplies to kids in the Weinland Park area. They go door to door distributing book bags in July and August.
38 West Greenwood Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43201
(614) 245-8099
http://thebetterway.webs.com - Canal Winchester Community Center
- Their Tools for Schools program provides free school supplies to children in need living in the Canal Winchester school district. Families can call, or children can receive a referral from a teacher.
22 South Trine Street, Canal Winchester, OH 43110
(614) 834-3888
www.canalwinchesterohio.gov - Charity Newsies
- Provides new clothing for school children of all ages in Franklin County free of charge. They can also provide shoes, winter coats and vouchers for school uniforms.
4300 Indianola Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43214
(614) 263-4300
http://www.charitynewsies.com - Christian Women United
- Partnered with Project LOVE, their annual back-to-school giveaway offers free kindergarten and sports physicals, immunizations, food, clothing and school supplies.
867 Mount Vernon Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43203
(614) 937-8540
www.project-love.org - Hands On Central Ohio
- Formerly known as First Link, Hands On’s comprehensive information and referral service connects those in need with thousands of social service, government and community resources, including school supplies. They help find a solution to any need. Free and confidential, 2-1-1 is available throughout Franklin County 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
195 North Grant Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43215
2-1-1 or (614) 221-2255
www.handsoncentralohio.org - Neighborhood Services, Inc. (NSI)
- Distributes backpacks, writing utensils, paper, calculators, pens, and other school essentials to children in grades K to 12 living in zip codes 43201, 43202 and 43210. They also provide children with new clothing for school.
1950 North Fourth Street, Columbus, Ohio 43201
(614) 297-0592
www.neighborhoodservicesinc.org - Tom Fennessy / Mike Harden Back-to-School Project
- Provides backpacks filled with school supplies for children in grades K through 12 who otherwise might not be able to afford them.
5277 Infinity Court, Grove City, Ohio 43123
(614) 875-3354
www.tomfennessy.org - Victory Ministries
- Helps over 600 children each school year with new school supplies.
2955 Switzer Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43219
(614) 252-2500
www.victoryministriescolumbus.org - Vineyard Community Center
- Offers a free school supplies giveaway for single parents and their children every August.
6000 Cooper Road, Westerville, Ohio 43081
(614) 890-0000
http://vineyardcolumbus.org - Volunteers of America Operation Backpack
- Distributes new backpacks and school supplies to Central Ohio children in need every year.
1776 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43203
(614) 253-6100
www.voacentralohio.org - Westerville Caring & Sharing
- Provides free clothing and school supplies to children in need living within the Westerville School District.
PO Box 970, Westerville, Ohio 43086
(614) 470-4320
- ● COLLEGE PREPARATION ●
- College Access information Hotline
- Offers Ohio callers free information on preparation for college, admissions, student financial aid, scholarship information and general facts about enrollment at colleges and universities throughout Ohio.
30 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(877) I-ATTAIN or (877) 428-8246
http://regents.ohio.gov - Columbus Urban League
- Provides a variety of services including tutoring, literacy help, college tours and GED classes.
788 Mount Vernon Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43203
(614) 257-6300 or Spanish: (614) 257-6300, ext. 128
www.cul.org/education_dept.aspx - Federal Student Aid
- Click for a helpful booklet that explains how to prepare academically and financially for college with a “to do” list for students and parents.
PO Box 22207, Alexandria, Virginia 22304
(800) 433-3243
www.fsapubs.gov - First in the Family
- Has useful resources and heartfelt stories from students who are the first in their families to go to college. They guide students through key issues facing first generation students.
PO Box 603252, Providence, Rhode Island 02906
(401) 247-7665
www.firstinthefamily.org - Gaddis Foundation for Kids
- Their website has helpful information for students and their families about scholarships, college tours and college planning throughout high school.
PO Box 360832, Columbus, Ohio 43236
(614) 390-8837
www.gaddis4kids.org - Godman Guild TEEN After School / Summer Program
- This free program teaches teens life skills, prepares them to find a job, tutors them and helps them explore career opportunities and get into college. They also have paid internships and trips. Interested youth must commit to 1 to 2 days a week after school during the school year. To qualify for this free program, teens ages 14 to 18 must be from a family with a low to moderate income and in high school.
303 East Sixth Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43201
(614) 294-5476, ext. 159
http://www.godmanguild.org - Godman Guild Transitions Program
- Helps young adults make a successful transition to college, trade school or apprenticeship program. To qualify for this program, students should already have a GED or high school diploma. This program helps students explore careers, apply for financial aid, prepare for college placement tests, go on college tours and earn money for books and supplies.
303 East Sixth Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43201
(614) 294-5476
www.godmanguild.org - I Know I Can (IKIC)
- Offers a range of services for students in Columbus City Schools, so children can enter and succeed in college. They also help with financial aid and scholarships.
3798 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43213
(614) 233-9510
www.iknowican.org - Know How 2 Go
- Provides information for middle and high school students about how to prepare for and enter into college.
30 S Meridian Street, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204
(877) 433-7827
www.knowhow2go.org - Ohio Wesleyan University Upward Bound
- Provides high school students ages 13 to 19 with the skills and motivation needed to complete an education at a college of their choice. Students start the program as high school freshman and sophomores. Click to view eligibility guidelines. Upward bound has a 100% college placement rate.
61 South Sandusky Street, Delaware, Ohio 43015
(740) 368-3215
http://upward.owu.edu/index.html - Newark High School Schlolarship Program: A Call to College
- Works to assure that every Newark High School graduate has the opportunity to pursue higher education by providing one-on-one advisory services, high school course selection, SAT/ACT information, college selection & application help, college visits and more.
314 Granville Road, Newark, Ohio 43055
(740) 328-2255
http://acalltocollege.org - Ohio Board of Regents Gear Up Ohio
- Services include college and financial aid advising, tutoring and mentoring, Ohio Graduation Test (OGT) preparation, ACT preparation and college campus visits. The program is open to students at East High School, Champion Middle School and Linden-McKinley.
284 North 22nd Street, Columbus, Ohio 43203
(614) 365-6082
http://regents.ohio.gov/gearup/index.html - Ohio College Access Network (OCAN)
- Works to increase the number of students who pursue education beyond high school, focusing on economically disadvantaged and first generation college students. They provide financial aid counseling and also help students complete college applications.
41 South High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 947-3500
www.ohiocan.org - ● CHOOSING & TOURING
COLLEGES ● - Community for New Direction
- Offers a one-week tour of several Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) every year for youth ages 14 to 18.
2096 West Mound Street, Columbus, Ohio 43223
(614) 272-1464
http://cndonline.org - My College Options
- A free service that provides students with the opportunity to create a personal online college and career planning profile. Students can match their individual needs, talents, goals and interests with the offerings of thousands of colleges and schools across the United States.
3651 Northeast Ralph Powell Road, Lee's Summit, Missouri 64064
(877) 409-6366
www.mycollegeoptions.org - Neighborhood House
- Offers after school and summer programs, including the annual college tour. Programs are open to children throughout Columbus. They offer a computer lab and a business education course as well.
1000 Atchenson Street, Columbus, Ohio 43203
(614) 252-4941
http://colsnhi.org - ● SCHOLARSHIPS & FINANCIAL AID ●
- American Legion
- Their Need A Lift college financial aid handbook has information about paying for college. They also award scholarships.
PO Box 1055, Indianapolis, Indiana 46206
(317) 630-1202
www.legion.org/scholarships - Black Excel Scholarships for Minorities
- Provides an online list of many free college scholarships for minorities.
244 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York 10001
(212) 591-1936
www.blackexcel.org - Central Crossing High School Counseling Department
- This site has a wealth of helpful information about scholarship and financial aid information for Ohioans.
4500 Big Run South Road, Grove City, Ohio 43123
(614) 801-6500
www.swcs.us - College Goal Sunday
- Students can get free, professional assistance filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form, talk to financial aid professionals about financial aid resources and how to apply, and get information regarding statewide student services, admission requirements and more.
www.collegegoalsundayusa.org - Columbus Foundation
- Offers over 200 scholarships for students from all walks of life. Visit their website to start your search.
1234 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43205
(614) 251-4000
www.columbusfoundation.org - Columbus State Community College
- Their financial aid page has information about local, state and federal scholarship and grant opportunities.
550 East Spring Street, Columbus, Ohio 43216
(800) 621-6407
http://cscc.edu/FinancialAid/scholarships.shtml - Emory University Glossary of Financial Aid Terms
- Click to view a list of definitions you may encounter through the financial aid process.
200 Dowman Drive, Atlanta, Georgia 30322
(800) 727-6039
www.emory.edu - Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- The FAFSA application is available online and also at high school guidance offices and local public libraries. High school students must complete this form in order to determine their eligibility for federal financial aid for college.
400 Maryland Avenue, Washington, DC 20202
(800) 4-FED-AID or (800) 433-3243
www.fafsa.ed.gov - Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities (HACU)
- Represents colleges and universities that are committed to helping Hispanics achieve success in higher education. Thousands of young Hispanics benefit from HACU with internships, scholarships, college programs, precollegiate support and career development opportunities and programs.
8415 Datapoint Drive, San Antonio, Texas 78229
(210) 692-3805
www.hacu.net - I Know I Can (IKIC)
- Provides a list of local and national scholarship opportunities, organized by monthly deadlines.
3798 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43213
(614) 233-9510
www.iknowican.org/scholarships.aspx - Miracle-Gro Capital Scholars at COSI Program
- Offers after school and summer opportunities to Columbus City High School students. Participants who meet certain criteria are eligible to receive full college tuition to an Ohio college or university.
333 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(888) 819-2674 or (614) 228-2674, ext. 2554
www.cosi.org/educators/afterschool - Ohio Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (OASFAA)
- Provides helpful state and federal financial aid information on their website.
1972 Clark Avenue, Alliance, Ohio 44601
(330) 823-2674
www.oasfaa.org - Ohio Board of Regents State Grants & Scholarships Hotline
- Has a variety of grant and scholarship programs to aid students as they pursue higher education. This site provides information on grants and scholarships funded by the State of Ohio and provides links to other sources of financial aid. Call their toll-free hotline to speak to a specialist who has information on financial aid.
30 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(888) 833-1133
http://regents.ohio.gov/sgs/index.php - Ohio Department of Education (ODE) Scholarship Programs
- Includes information about the Robert Byrd Honors Scholarship, the U.S. Senate Youth Program and the Autism Scholarship Program. The Ohio Educational Choice Scholarship program provides scholarships for students from underperforming schools to attend private schools.
25 South Front Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(877) 644-6338
www.ode.state.oh.us - Ohio College Access Network (OCAN)
- Works to increase the number of students who pursue education beyond high school, focusing on economically disadvantaged and first generation college students. They provide financial aid counseling and also help students complete college applications.
41 South High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 947-3500
www.ohiocan.org - Ohio State University
- Their financial aid page has information about university and non-university scholarships and loans.
281 West Lane Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43210
(800) 678-6440 or (614) 292-0300
http://sfa.osu.edu/scholarships - Sallie Mae
- Their free scholarship award database contains more than 3 million scholarships worth more than $16 billion. They also provide helpful information about student loans.
PO Box 9532, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania 18773
(888) 2-SALLIE or (888) 272-5543
www.salliemae.com - U.S. Department of Education Federal Student Aid
- Provides free information on preparing for education beyond high school. Students can submit an online application for financial aid, get information about careers and find schools offering majors in those careers. They can also look for scholarships online.
400 Maryland Avenue, Washington DC, 20202
(800) 4-FED-AID or (800) 433-3243
http://studentaid.ed.gov - More Scholarships for Students with Disabilities
- Are you trying to find more scholarship and financial aid resources for youth with disabilities and special needs? Click below to go to the special needs section of CAP4Kids.
Go to CAP4Kids Special Needs Page - Online Scholarship & Financial Aid Databases
- www.scholarships.com
www.zinch.com
www.fastweb.com
www.finaid.org
www.guaranteed-scholarships.com
www.supercollege.com
www.ohiodominican.edu/FinAid
www.college-scholarships.com
www.findtuition.com/scholarships
www.scholarshiphelp.org
www.iefa.org
www.scholarshipexperts.com
www.scholarshiphunter.com
www.aie.org
www.mappingyourfuture.org
http://tuitionfundingsources.com
www.studentaid.ed.gov
www.collegeboard.com/parents
www.collegescholarships.com - ● LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS ●
- Local School District Resources & Links
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New Albany Plain Local School District
Pickerington Local School District
South Western City Schools
Reynoldsburg City Schools
Upper Arlington City School District
Westerville City Schools
Whitehall City Schools
Worthington City Schools - ● OHIO COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES ●
- Ohio Board of Regents
- Their website has information about two-year and four-year programs. They also offer information about credit transfer and a college access hotline. Click for a virtual tour of more than 100 institutions throughout Ohio.
30 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
College Access Hotline: (877) 428-8246
http://regents.ohio.gov/colleges_universities.php - U.S. News & World Report
- Provides rankings of 1400 schools, search tools to help find schools that fit students’ needs and details on scholarships, loans and grants.
1050 Thomas Jefferson Street, Washington, DC 20007
(202) 955-2000
http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com - ● LEGAL RIGHTS ●
- Federal Trade Commission
- Provides information for parents and students to avoid scholarship scams.
600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC 20580
(877) 382-4357
www.ftc.gov - Ohio Department of Education (ODE) Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA)
- Click to see a Parent’s Guide to IDEA, which is also available on the Columbus City School’s website in 11 different languages.
25 South Front Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 466-2650
www.columbus.k12.oh.us - Ohio Department of Education (ODE) Lau Resource Center
- Ensures that students in Ohio with limited English proficiency receive the same education opportunities as their English-speaking peers.
25 South Front Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(877) 644-6338
http://education.ohio.gov - Ohio Department of Education (ODE) McKinney-Vento Homeless Children & Youth Program
- Protects the rights of homeless children and ensures that homeless youth have access to free and appropriate public education.
25 South Front Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 466-4161
http://education.ohio.gov - Ohio Legal Services
- Offers a guide to the educational rights of youth experiencing homelessness in Ohio. Their website also has information about education for children with disabilities, Ohio law and procedures for students facing removal from school, legal rights of teenage mothers, and student eligibility for school meals.
555 Buttles Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(866) 529-6446
www.ohiolegalservices.org - ● BULLYING ●
- Resources for Children Who are Bullied
- Click below to find resources for kids who are being bullied, in the CAP4Kids Child Abuse section.
Go to CAP4Kids Child Abuse / Bullying Page - ● EDUCATION FOR YOUTH WITH SPECIAL NEEDS ●
- Education for Youth with Special Needs
- Click below for a complete list of education resources for youth with disabilities and special needs, in the special needs section of CAP4Kids.
Go to CAP4Kids Special Needs Page - _________________________________
- CAP4Kids does not recommend or endorse the agencies or resources listed on the site. This is an informational site only. We encourage users to carefully review and evaluate all services and decide what is best to meet the needs of their families.
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- ● PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH & TEENS ●
- AmeriCorps
- AmeriCorps is a work program for adults age 17 and older that helps pay for college. AmeriCorps members tutor kids, build homes and work on various projects full-time or part-time over a 9 to 12 month period or during the summer in many locations throughout Ohio and the US. In exchange for their services, participants receive money to pay for college or help pay back student loans.
51 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 728-2916 or (800) 942-2677
www.americorps.gov - Central Ohio Workforce Investment Corporation (COWIC) Youth Works Program
- Disadvantaged youth throughout Ohio can enroll in summer or year-round programs to improve career skills and learn how to be successful in the workplace. The sites change from year to year, and paid jobs are offered to in-school and out-of-school youth ages 14 to 25. They also offer free employment services, career resources and job fairs.
1111 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43205
(614) 559-5052 or (614) 236-5627
www.cowic.org - City Year Columbus
- City Year Columbus is a division of AmeriCorps. City Year brings together youth ages 17 to 24 from diverse backgrounds for a demanding year of full-time community service and leadership development. Participants work in local schools and may receive education awards, scholarships and paid stipends.
88 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 586-4540 or (614) 586-4520
www.cityyear.org/columbus.aspx - Columbus State Community College Orientation to Trades and Apprenticeships Program (OTAP)
- Offers an 8-week job training program to prepare students 18 years and older for employment in skilled trades (such as carpentry, plumbing, truck driving, etc). They help students learn skills to land a job and “earn while they learn."
315 Cleveland Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 287-5905
www2.cscc.edu - Columbus Urban League (CUL) Career Services Department
- CUL is dedicated to empowering African Americans and disadvantaged persons. The STEP program provides summer employment for youth ages 14 to 18 with a low income. They also offer programs for youth 18 to 24 years of age who are out of school and looking for career options and the ability to earn more money. They offer scholarships for vocational training and free help finding a job.
788 Mount Vernon Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43203
(614) 257-6300, ext. 106
www.cul.org - Eastland-Fairfield Career & Technical Schools
- Offers free programs for high school juniors and seniors at more than 15 school districts in central Ohio. They offer job training, career programs, college prep classes, GED classes, ESL training and help finding a job. They also offer free summer camps for students in grades 6 to 8 explore career options. They also have options for students with special needs.
4300 Amalgamated Place, Groveport, Ohio 43125
(614) 836-4530 or (614) 836-5725
www.eastland-fairfield.com - Godman Guild TEEN After School & Summer Program
- This free program teaches teens life skills, prepares them to find a job, tutors them and helps them explore career opportunities and get into college. They also have paid internships and trips. Interested youth must commit to 1 to 2 days a week after school during the school year. To qualify for this free program, teens ages 14 to 18 must be from a family with a low to moderate income and in high school.
303 East Sixth Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43201
(614) 294-5476
www.godmanguild.org - Godman Guild Transitions Program
- Helps young adults make a successful transition to college, trade school or apprenticeship program. To qualify for this program, students should already have a GED or high school diploma. This program helps students explore careers, apply for financial aid, prepare for college placement tests and earn money for books and supplies.
303 East Sixth Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43201
(614) 294-5476
www.godmanguild.org - Henkels & McCoy Community Success Center
- Connects youth (in-school and out-of-school) and adults with free employment, training and educational programs in Franklin County. The center provides free walk-in job assistance on weekdays. Help includes access to computers and copiers for job searches, help writing a resume, access to job fairs and training opportunities, youth internship programs and practice with interviews.
1336 East Main Street, Columbus, Ohio 43205
(614) 221-3398
www.henkels.com - Ohio Wildlife Center (OWC)
- Internships at OWC are career exploration and skill-building programs in a wildlife education center setting. They work with area schools to schedule volunteer internships of varying lengths during the summer and school year. High school and college students can volunteer for school credit, fulfill community service obligations or learn more about animal-related professions.
6131 Cook Road, Powell, Ohio 43065
(614) 734-9453
www.ohiowildlifecenter.org - Wright Choice Success Center
- Wright Choice has programs that allow high school and college students from racial and ethnic minority backgrounds and students with disabilities to explore career opportunities.
6230 Busch Boulevard, Columbus, Ohio 43229
(614) 802-2364
www.wrightchoice.org - Youth Build Columbus
- Provides full-year job and education training programs and offers hands-on work experience for central Ohio youth ages 17 to 21 who have dropped out of school. Participants can receive their high school diploma while learning residential construction or nurse assisting skills.
1183 Essex Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43201
(614) 291-0805
www.youthbuildcolumbus.info - ● HELP FINDING A JOB & MAKING ENDS MEET ●
- Alvis House Community Reentry Center
- Provides free job training and career services for ex-offenders and those who have been involved in the criminal justice system.
1991 Bryden Road, Columbus, Ohio 43205
(614) 252-0660 or (614) 223-1499
www.alvishouse.org - Central Ohio Workforce Investment Corporation (COWIC)
- Free extensive one-stop employment services for young and old, working and unemployed. Services include walk-in access to a career resource room, job fairs and job postings. They also offer free support in preparing resumes, finding a job, GED preparation, and training in English as a second language (ESL). Financial assistance is offered to those who qualify, through an appointment.
1111 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43205
(614) 559-5052
www.cowic.org - Christian Job Corps
- This faith-based program at the Stowe Baptist Center provides 8-week job readiness, mentoring and life skills classes for unemployed men and women. Other sites exist throughout Ohio.
888 Parsons Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43206
(614) 445-6776
http://stowecenter.com - Columbus Metropolitan Library Job Help Centers
- Has designated spaces in all locations of the Columbus Metropolitan Library that are dedicated to helping the people of central Ohio find jobs. Helpful staff are prepared to assist customers one-on-one with application processes, or customers can attend classes to learn basic e-mail skills, online job searching, resume help and basic computer training, all for free. They also offer free career coaching sessions.
96 South Grant Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 645-2ASK or (614) 645-2275
www.columbuslibrary.org - Columbus Public Health (CPH) Job Help List
- Click below to find a helpful up-to-date list of job programs and resources in the Columbus area.
240 Parsons Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 645-6450
http://publichealth.columbus.gov - Columbus Urban League (CUL) Career Services Department
- For those who are new to the workforce, unemployed, looking for a better job, seeking a fresh start, or just wanting to start a career, free programs are available. They offer assistance with resumes and online job applications, job placement, employment counseling, summer programs and internet access. Programs are offered for youth (age 14 and older) and adults. CUL is dedicated to empowering African Americans and people from disadvantaged backgrounds.
788 Mount Vernon Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43203
(614) 257-6300, ext. 106
www.cul.org - Community Employment Assistance Network (CEAN)
- Provides free monthly meetings on the second Thursday of every month at various locations to help job seekers connect with employers, agencies, educators and career coaches. Go online to find out more details. The Shared Resource Network has a helpful free podcast for teens looking for their first job.
PO Box 65, Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068
http://eddiepowell.com - Community Kitchen
- Serves economically disadvantaged persons living on the southeast side of Columbus and helps families obtain needed resources such as housing and employment information at the family resource drop-in center on Tuesdays through Fridays. Bus passes are given to newly employed individuals to assist them with transportation to work before they receive their first pay check.
640 South Ohio Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43205
(614) 252-6428
www.communitykitchencolumbus.org - Faith Mission Resource Center
- The resource center gives job seekers access to phones, fax, computers and bus passes. Frequent activities include setting up employment interviews, writing resumes, utilizing private voicemail, learning about training opportunities within the community, accessing job hotlines and conducting housing searches.
315 East Long Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
614) 224-6617
www.faithmissionofohio.org - Franklin County Department of Job & Family Services (JFS)
- This is the government agency responsible for basic financial, medical and social service programs in Franklin County. They also provide training in job skills, career guidance and job placement. Go online to the Community Portal to access valuable information ranging from food assistance, cash assistance, health information, job training, child care and more. Each center serves different zip codes.
- 1055 Mount Vernon Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43203
(614) 212-1999 - 1721 Northland Park Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43229
(614) 233-2000 - 3723 South High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43207
(614) 233-2000 - 314 North Wilson Road, Columbus, Ohio 43204
(614) 233-2000
- 1055 Mount Vernon Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43203
- Gladden Community House
- Serving Franklinton and its surrounding neighborhoods, they assist with many neighborhood issues and help with employment options.
183 Hawkes Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43223
(614) 227-1600
www.gladden-us.org - Godman Guild Career Services
- Offers free job training, free information sessions, help finding a job, computer classes and free babysitting during their two-week job readiness class. They have a walk-in computer lab to help with job searches, and they sponsor hiring events with local employers.
303 East Sixth Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43201
(614) 294-5476
www.godmanguild.org - Goodwill Columbus Career Closet
- Provides free job interview outfits and work clothing to women in need in the central Ohio area, by referral from a community agency. The general public can also purchase a wide range of work and business clothing at reasonable prices.
- 2100 Morse Road, Columbus, Ohio 43229
(614) 583-0400 - 358 S. Hamilton Road, Columbus, Ohio 43230
(614) 476-6177 - 6665 Sawmill Road, Dublin, Ohio 43017
(614) 792-9177
- 2100 Morse Road, Columbus, Ohio 43229
- Goodwill Columbus Work Readiness Program
- This free program is open to anyone, with or without a disability, who is looking for assistance with their job search. Classes are one week long and are for Franklin County residents who are 18 years of age or older, and out of high school.
1331 Edgehill Road, Columbus, Ohio 43212
(614) 583-0103 or (614) 583-0446
www.goodwillcolumbus.org/workforce - Impact Community Action Employment Plus Program
- Offers free employment services to individuals with a low income, as well as job coaching, paid job training and computer classes.
700 Bryden Road, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 453-1712
www.impactca.org - Jewish Family Services (JFS)
- Offers free employment counseling, career coaching, resume writing services and help finding a job. Services are available for all job seekers in Franklin County. They also provide support for those who have lost their jobs or are new to the country and need help.
1070 College Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43209
(614) 237-9675
www.jfscolumbus.org/jobseeker.asp - National Center for Urban Solutions (NCUS)
- Provides job training, workplace readiness, computer basics, resume writing and career coaching for adults. They also have mentoring programs for youth.
899 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43205
(614) 857-1811
www.ncusolutions.org - New Directions Career Center (NDCC)
- Works with all people over age 18 and specializes in assisting women making career transitions (although they help many men as well). They help people regardless of their ability to pay, and offer free and low-cost monthly workshops open to the public on interviewing skills, financial literacy, how to manage utility bills, understanding credit scores and more. Financial aid scholarships, bus passes and childcare assistance are also available.
199 East Rich Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 849-0028
www.newdirectionscc.org - Salvation Army Career Enhancement Center
- Provides free career guidance for all Franklin county residents, with a priority given to those living in certain zip codes (43203, 43205, 43211, 43222 and 43224). They offer workshops on creating a resume, filling out job applications, networking and interviewing. Walk-in orientation sessions are available on Monday mornings.
966 East Main Street, Columbus, Ohio 43205
(614) 358-2612
www.salvationarmycolumbus.org - South Side Learning & Development Centers
- Offers 30 days of free child care (based on availability) for children ages 6 weeks to 8 years old (6 weeks to 5 years old during the school year) to Franklin County parents seeking employment or in job training programs. They also work with the family to help the parents find employment.
255 Reeb Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43207
(614) 444-1529
http://southsidelearning.org - Westerville Area Resource Ministry (WARM)
- STOP (Steps to Overcome Poverty) is a unique faith-based self-sufficiency program that helps families help themselves. The program teaches goal planning, budget training, employment coaching and resume writing, all to help families get out of poverty. The program is for residents of the Westerville School District.
175A East Broadway, Westerville, Ohio 43081
(614) 899-0196
www.warmwesterville.org/services - ● PROGRAMS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES ●
- CAP4Kids Resources for People with Disabilities & Special Needs
- Are you looking for job programs for youth and adults with special needs and disabilities? Find resources in the special needs section of CAP4Kids by clicking below.
Go to CAP4Kids Special Needs Page - ● PROGRAMS FOR REFUGEES & IMMIGRANTS ●
- Asian American Community Services (AACS)
- Offers free career development resources, citizenship classes, computer training programs and English classes for Asians living in central Ohio.
4700 Reed Road, Upper Arlington, Ohio 43220
(614) 220-4023
http://aacsohio.org - Center for Latin Hope (Centro Esperanza Latina)
- Gives Latino youth who did not finish school the education and training needed to learn to be self-sufficient. They also provide job opportunities for unemployed adults, English classes, computer classes, job coaching, resume preparation and other services. Classes are free, and child care is provided.
2300 Sullivant Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43204
(614) 358-3584 or (614) 275-1825
www.centerforlatinhope.org - Community Refugee & Immigration Services (CRIS)
- Provides free employment counseling, skills training, job placement help and translation services for refugees and legal immigrants.
- 3628 Bexvie Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43227
(614) 235-5747 - 4889 Sinclair Road, Columbus, Ohio 43229
(614) 840-9634 0r (614) 987-1644 - 3000 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43204
(614) 279-1354
- 3628 Bexvie Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43227
- Empleos & Employment
- Their online job search helps Latinos find employment (especially bilingual jobs), as well as other resources in the community such as scholarship programs, local events, job fairs and community services.
6059 Frantz Road, Dublin, Ohio 43017
(614) 790-8894
www.empleosandemployment.com - Hispanic Employment Program (HEP)
- Ensures that Hispanics have an equal opportunity to compete in all aspects of federal employment. Their website has information about career opportunities, community resources, events and activities for the Hispanic community.
PO Box 3990, Columbus, Ohio 43218
www.landandmaritime.dla.mil - Jewish Family Services (JFS)
- Provides services for refugees with a low income to help with entry into the workforce, job interview preparation and support services.
1070 College Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43209
(614) 237-9675
www.jfscolumbus.org/jobseeker.asp - Latino Empowerment Outreach Network (LEON)
- LEON develops and supports programs that educate and empower Latinos in the community. Their focus is on health, education, family issues, leadership and advocacy. Visit their job listings page to find local job listings.
PO Box 16215, Columbus, Ohio 43216
(888) 538-5366
http://leongroup.org - Somali Community Association of Ohio
- Helps Somalis with writing resumes, finding jobs, learning English and addressing personal needs.
3422 Cleveland Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43224
(614) 262-4068
www.somaliohio.org/services/job.htm - Somali Women & Children’s Alliance (SWCA)
- Their job readiness program prepares Somali immigrants for the job market and helps them find jobs in the community. Participants learn language skills, computer basics and interview skills.
2210 Morse Road, Columbus, Ohio 43229
(614) 473-9999
www.swaca.org - ● UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION ●
- Ohio Unemployment Benefits
- To apply for unemployment compensation, call or go online. Have available your social security number, your driver’s license and information about all employers you have worked for in the past 18 months.
30 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
Toll-free Hotline: (877) 644-6562
http://unemployment.ohio.gov - ● ONLINE JOB SEARCHES ●
- Internet Sites
- www.ohiojobnetwork.com
www.franklincountyohio.gov
https://csc.columbus.gov/webapp
https://ohiomeansjobs.com
www.columbuslibrary.org/jobhelp
www.indeed.com
www.employmentguide.com
www.jobnewscolumbus.com
www.monster.com
columbus.craigslist.org
www.usajobs.gov
www.thesrn.com
http://careers.ohio.gov
www.careerboard.com
www.snagajob.com
www.ohiojobs.com
www.jobhuntersbible.com
www.jobsincolumbus.com
www.careerjet.com - _________________________________
- CAP4Kids does not recommend or endorse the agencies or resources listed on the site. This is an informational site only. We encourage users to carefully review and evaluate all services and decide what is best to meet the needs of their families.
Food/ Nutrition/ Breastfeeding
- In this section, find out about:
- ● Community Help & Referral
● Food Pantries & Groceries By County
● Free Meals
● School & Summer Food Help
● Breastfeeding
● Nutrition Information & Education
- ● COMMUNITY HELP & REFERRAL ●
- Franklin County Department of Job & Family Services (JFS)
- Offers several food programs, including the Ohio Direction Card / EBT (formerly known as food stamps). Go online to the Community Portal to access valuable information ranging from food assistance, cash assistance, medical information, job training, child care, and much more.
- 1055 Mount Vernon Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43203
(614) 212-1999 - 1721 Northland Park Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43229
(614) 233-2000 - 3723 South High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43207
(614) 233-2000 - 314 North Wilson Road, Columbus, Ohio 43204
(614) 233-2000
- 1055 Mount Vernon Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43203
- Hands On Central Ohio
- Foodlink provides callers throughout Ohio with the locations of food pantries and soup kitchens where they can go for a hot meal or a three-day supply of food.
195 North Grant Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43215
2-1-1 or (614) 341-2282
www.handsoncentralohio.org - Mid-Ohio Foodbank
- Delivers food to more than 500 food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters and after school programs in central and eastern Ohio. Click to find an emergency food site near you.
3960 Brookham Drive, Grove City, Ohio 43123
(614) 274-7770
www.midohiofoodbank.org - Ohio Benefit Bank (OBB)
- A one-stop place where Ohioans with a low to moderate income can check eligibility for benefits such as child care help, food programs, home energy assistance, free tax preparation services and children’s health care insurance. Follow the link below to access QuickCheck, an easy online way of finding out if you are eligible for benefits. Once determining eligibility, you can find a Benefit Bank near where you live.
51 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(800) 648-1176
www.ohiobenefits.org - Ohio Department of Job & Family Services
- Offers several food programs, including the Ohio Direction Card / EBT (formerly known as food stamps) and the Ohio EBT Farmers’ Market Program. Their website contains a helpful fact sheet and application for food assistance.
30 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(877) 852-0010 or (614) 466-4815
http://jfs.ohio.gov - ● FOOD PANTRIES & GROCERIES BY COUNTY ●
- All Counties
- Angel Food Ministries
- A national program that helps people save money on groceries by offering $60 worth of groceries for $30. Individuals can go online and view the month’s menu, find the closest site and contact the site to order food. There are several locations in Columbus. Anyone can use this program. Call the 24-hour hotline for more information.
1620 South Broad Street, Monroe, Georgia 30655
(877) FOOD-MINISTRY or (877) 366-3646
www.angelfoodministries.com - Franklin County
- Apostolic Faith Temple
- Their walk-in food pantry is open the last two Monday mornings of the month. Services are provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Individuals need to bring an Ohio photo ID with current address and identification for all children, as well as proof of address (such as a utility bill).
1634 East Main Street, Columbus, Ohio 43205
(614) 252-4219
www.usachurches.org - Better Way Ministries
- Provides a walk-in food pantry to anyone in need. They are open Tuesday, Thursday and Friday evenings. Individuals come at 7:30 p.m. for a hot meal, and they can leave with five grocery items.
38 West Greenwood Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43201
(614) 470-5176
www.missioncolumbus.net - Broad Street Presbyterian Church
- Provides food to those residing in the 43205 zip code. Individuals must bring proof of residence and a form of identification. The store is open 9:30 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday and from 9 to 11 a.m. on Saturday.
760 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43205
(614) 221-6552
www.bspc.org - Catholic Social Services
- Individuals are given points to spend by hand-selecting food items of their choice. Individuals must make an appointment by calling Hands On Central Ohio. Individuals should bring identification and a bill as proof of residence.
97 East Gay Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
Hands On: 2-1-1 or (614) 341-2282
www.colscss.org - Central Seventh Day Adventist Church
- Provides food help to families every Wednesday. Individuals must call on Tuesday to schedule.
80 South Eighteenth Street, Columbus, Ohio 43205
(614) 258-8687
http://central22.adventistchurchconnect.org - Christian Assembly
- Offers grocery items on Saturday mornings for residents of the 43224, 43229, 43219 and 43211 zip codes. Call for an appointment.
4099 Karl Road, Columbus, Ohio 43224
(614) 261-8440, ext. 780
www.christianassembly.com - Christian Center Church
- Provides emergency food help in Gahanna on Saturday mornings. They are closed the last Saturday of the month. Individuals should bring identification and proof of residence.
298 South Rocky Fork Drive, Gahanna, Ohio 43230
(614) 471-3036
http://drbillswadsr.com - Clintonville-Beechwold Community Resources Center
- Offers a 3 to 4 day supply of food for anyone in need. Individuals should bring a recent piece of mail to prove their residence and to see if they qualify for further assistance. The pantry is open noon to 5 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays and from noon to 7 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
14 West Lakeview Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43202
(614) 268-3539
http://clintonvillecrc.org - Dublin Food Pantry
- Serves residents of Dublin (zip codes 43016 and 43017). Food pantry hours are Mondays from 6 to 7:30 p.m., Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Thursdays from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Appointments are scheduled by calling Hands On at 2-1-1.
81 West Bridge Street, Dublin, Ohio 43017
2-1-1 or (614) 889-6590
www.dublincommunitychurch.org - First Church of God
- Their food pantry is open Monday afternoons and Tuesdays through Fridays from 9 a.m. to noon. Call Hands On Central Ohio to get a referral.
3480 Refugee Road, Columbus, Ohio 43232
2-1-1 or (614) 341-2282
www.1stchurch.net - Gladden Community House
- Their food pantry is open Monday through Friday to those living in the Franklinton area (43223, 43222 and 43215 zip codes). Residents should bring identification and recent mail as proof of address. A public health nurse and a caseworker from Franklin County Job & Family Services are also available on certain days.
318 South Glenwood Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43223
(614) 228-2498
www.gladden-us.org - Holy Family Church
- Serves lunch daily from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Their food pantry is open Monday through Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for residents of the Franklinton area (43215, 43222 and 43223 zip codes). Individuals must bring identification and proof of address. Walk-ins are welcome.
584 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 461-9444
www.holyfamilycolumbus.org - Inner City Ministries
- Offers three-day emergency supplies of groceries to residents in the Franklinton area (43222, 43223 and 43215 zip codes). Walk-in hours are Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Individuals should bring a photo ID and recent piece of mail as proof of address.
842 Sullivant Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43223
(614) 469-7920
www.cccuhq.org - Joint Organization for Inner City Needs (JOIN)
- Offers grocery items on a walk-in basis to families and children in need Monday through Friday. Individuals should bring verification of income and identification for all household members.
578 East Main Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 241-2530
www.colsdioc.org - Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio
- Operates three food pantries throughout Franklin and Fairfield Counties, as well as mobile food pantries throughout Ohio. Click for a list of pantry locations and hours. Visit their website to find out more.
- 1460 South Champion Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43206
(614) 443-5130 - 2373 Sullivant Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43204
(614) 279-4635
- 1460 South Champion Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43206
- Mt. Olivet Baptist Church
- Provides meals, food and clothing to families in need. The food pantry is open on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The clothing bank is open every Friday.
428 East Main Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(866) 304-6622 or (614) 221-3446
www.mtolivetbaptist-oh.org - Native American Indian Center of Central Ohio
- Offers three-day emergency supplies of food to residents of the 43207 zip code and to Native Americans of all zip codes. Services require a picture ID for adults, piece of mail with current address and birth certificate for youth 17 and younger. The pantry is open Tuesdays through Fridays.
67 East Innis Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43207
(614) 443-6120
www.naicco.org - Neighborhood House
- Offers emergency food to those residing in the 43203 and 43219 zip codes after the tenth of the month. Individuals must bring a photo ID for adults and an ID with birth date for children (such as a medical card or birth certificate).
1000 Atchenson Street, Columbus, Ohio 43203
(614) 252-4941
http://colsnhi.org - Neighborhood Services, Inc. (NSI)
- Provides five-day supplies of food once a month for residents of the 43201, 43202 and 43210 zip codes. Services require a photo ID and proof of address for adults and an ID for children living in the home (such as a birth certificate or medical card). The pantry is open Mondays through Thursdays.
1950 North Fourth Street, Columbus, Ohio 43201
(614) 297-0592
www.neighborhoodservicesinc.org - Near Northside Emergency Material Assistance Program (NNEMAP)
- Offers three-day supplies of food to residents of the 43201, 43211 and 43215 zip codes. Call Hands On Central Ohio or NNEMAP to find out about hours and eligibility.
1064 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43201
2-1-1 or (614) 297-0533
www.nnemappantry.org - Open Shelter
- The food pantry is open to the public from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday, and staff is available for scheduled appointments from 2 to 4 p.m. on Monday and Thursday. Other services include personal hygiene packets and clothing assistance.
61 East Mound Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 222-2885
www.theopenshelter.org - Project Open Hand
- Provides home delivered meals, nutritional counseling, food pantry services and lunches for people living with HIV and AIDS.
1699 West Mound Street, Columbus, Ohio 43223
(614) 298-8334
www.projectopenhand-columbus.org - Reynoldsburg Helping Hands
- Provides food help for families in the Reynoldsburg School District. Individuals must bring proof of residence, such as a utility bill. Their hours are Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to noon.
7356 East Main Street, Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068
(614) 868-9394
www2.scholastic.com - Salvation Army Food Pantries
- Locate the service center serving your neighborhood, and click for a list of zip codes served by each food pantry. Call Hands On Central Ohio for a referral. Hours vary by location.
- East Main Street Worship and Service Center
966 East Main Street, Columbus, Ohio 43205 - West Mound Worship and Service Center
2300 West Mound Street, Columbus, Ohio 43204 - Chapel at Worthington Woods
760 Worthington Woods Boulevard, Worthington, Ohio 43085 - Citadel Worship and Service Center
3976 Karl Road, Columbus, Ohio 43224 - Southside Service Center
888 Parsons Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43206
www.salvationarmycolumbus.org - East Main Street Worship and Service Center
- Sonshine Organization, Inc. (SOI)
- Offers hot meals and distributes groceries to families with a low income who need emergency help.
825 East Main Street, Columbus, Ohio 43205
(614) 622-6678
http://sonshine-kitchen.org - St. Philip’s Episcopal Church
- Provides food for families living in the 43203 and 43205 zip codes. Individuals should bring identification. The pantry is open Wednesdays and Thursdays.
166 Woodland Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43203
(614) 253-2771
http://st-philips-columbus.diosohio.org - St. Stephen’s Community House
- Their food pantry is open Monday through Friday, in the afternoon. Individuals should bring a photo ID.
1500 East 17th Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43219
(614) 294-6347
www.saintstephensch.org - Stowe Baptist Center
- Provides three-day supplies of food in emergency situations for residents of 43206 and 43207 zip codes. Individuals should call Hands On Central Ohio for a referral.
888 Parsons Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43206
2-1-1 or (614) 445-8400
http://stowecenter.com - Trinity Baptist Church
- Their food pantry is open the third Saturday of the month from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call Hands On Central Ohio for a referral.
461 St. Claire Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43203
2-1-1 or (614) 258-9583
www.trinity-baptist.com - Victory Ministries
- The Victory Mission food pantry and free clothing store operate from 12:30 to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. They are closed the first week of every month. Identification is needed for services, including a photo ID, proof of address and proof of children. No appointment is needed, and services are available for families living in all zip codes.
2955 Switzer Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43219
(614) 252-2500
www.victoryministriescolumbus.org - Vineyard Columbus
- Their food pantry serves the 43201 zip code. Pantry hours are every Saturday, 9 to 11:30 a.m. Individuals should bring an ID or piece of mail which shows their current address. Individuals who attend Vineyard Church can call for a pantry pass. Individuals who are not members of the church and reside outside of the zip code area can receive a one-time pass by contacting Vineyard.
181 East Fifth Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43201
(614) 259-5441
http://vineyardcolumbus.org - Westerville Area Resource Ministry (WARM)
- Their food pantry serves Westerville School District residents. They provide a six-day supply of food to eligible individuals. Call Hands On Central Ohio for a referral.
175 East Broadway, Westerville Ohio 43081
2-1-1 or (614) 899-0196
www.warmwesterville.org - Worthington Food Pantry & Resource Center (WFPRC)
- Distributes food and personal items to people in need in the Worthington area. They also provide information and referrals. Individuals must make an appointment by calling Hands On Central Ohio.
445 Dublin-Granville Road, Worthington, Ohio 43085
Hands On: 2-1-1 or (614) 341-2282
www.worthingtonfoodpantry.org - Fairfield County
- Canal Winchester Community Pantry
- Provides food help to residents of the 43110 zip code. Individuals should bring proof of residence and identification for everyone living in the house. This program operates out of David’s United Church of Christ. Call for an appointment.
80 West Columbus Street, Canal Winchester, Ohio 43110
(614) 470-2574
www.davidsunitedchurch.org - Fairfield County Food Pantries
- Click below for a list of food pantries in Fairfield County.
108 West Main Street, Lancaster, Ohio 43130
(740) 687-0500
http://fairfieldcounty211.org - Licking County
- Food Pantry Network of Licking County
- Represents 32 pantries and social service agencies in Licking County who distribute food or provide on-site feeding programs for the needy. Call or go online to find out locations and hours.
823 Steele Avenue, Newark, Ohio 43055
(740) 344-7401
www.foodpantrynetwork.net - Delaware County
- Helpline of Delaware County
- Click for a helpful list of resources in Delaware County, including food pantries, meals and free clothing. Call for 24-hour help.
11 North Franklin Street, Delaware, Ohio 43015
2-1-1 or (800) 684-2324
www.helplinedelmor.org - ● FREE MEALS ●
- Broad Street United Methodist Church Manna Cafe & Open Shelter
- Dinner is served every Monday through Thursday. All are welcome. They also offer emergency help through their food pantry and other services.
501 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 221-4571
www.broadstreetumc.net - Central Presbyterian Church
- Serves breakfast on Sundays at 8:30 a.m. and lunch on Tuesday through Thursday at 11 a.m. All are welcome.
132 South Third Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 224-9119
www.usachurches.org - Community Kitchen
- Free meals are served Monday through Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. All are welcome.
640 South Ohio Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43205
(614) 252-6428
www.communitykitchencolumbus.org - Faith Mission
- Serves hundreds of meals a day in the soup kitchen, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner every day of the year.
315 East Long Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 224-6617
www.faithmissionofohio.org - His Place Dinners
- St. John's Episcopal Church serves a Wednesday evening meal to those in need in the Franklinton area. Churches of several denominations from all over the city take turns providing food and services for these meals.
1003 West Town Street, Columbus, Ohio 43222
(614) 221-9328
www.ststephens-columbus.org - Holy Cross Church
- Serves lunch Monday through Friday. All are welcome.
204 South Fifth Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 224-3416
www.holycrosscatholic.com - New Life United Methodist Church
- Serves breakfast every Sunday morning. Individuals also leave breakfast with a sack lunch for later in the day. They serve a hot dinner on the last Sunday of each month at 4 p.m.
25 West Fifth Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43201
(614) 294-0134
http://newlifeunitedmethodist.org - Rehoboth Temple
- Serves free hot lunches once a week.
1111 East Long Street, Columbus, Ohio 43203
(614) 252-8219
http://rehobothtemplechurch.com - Saint Joseph Cathedral
- Provides sandwiches twice daily.
212 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 224-1295
www.saintjosephcathedral.org - Shiloh Baptist Church
- Provides a free hot lunch on Saturdays for anyone in need.
720 Mount Vernon Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43203
(614) 253-7946
www.shilohbaptistcolumbus.com - St. John’s Church
- A free community lunch is served on Wednesdays. All are welcome.
59 East Mound Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 224-8634
www.stjohnscolumbus.org - St. Sophia Orthodox Cathedral
- Serves lunch Monday through Thursday and dinner on Fridays. On Saturdays, individuals can drop-in anytime for a meal. They also offer coffee and water on a drop-in basis daily starting at 7 a.m. Everyone is welcome.
1492 Indianola Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43201
(614) 299-8760
http://stsophiacathedral.com - United Methodist Free Store
- Serves dinner every Friday afternoon at 4:15 p.m. and breakfast every Saturday at 9:15 a.m. Other free food services are offered throughout the week. Services are for anyone in need. They also have a social worker and nurse available once a week.
946 Parsons Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43206
(614) 443-1713
www.4allpeople.org/freestore.html - Zion Cafeteria
- New Zion Baptist Church offers free meals the last Monday of every month from 5:30 pm to 7:30 p.m at Zion Cafeteria.
1615 East Main Street, Columbus, Ohio 43205
(614) 252-5153
www.nzbc3.org - ● SCHOOL & SUMMER FOOD HELP ●
- Columbus Recreation & Parks Department
- Their summer lunch program provides free lunches throughout Columbus. Kids ages 1 to 18 can call to find the summer food site closest to them. Some people with disabilities age 19 to 21 are also eligible. Kids can stop by the open sites and get a free breakfast or lunch June through August.
1111 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43205
(614) 645-3300
http://parks.columbus.gov - Ohio Department of Education School Meal Programs
- Their website offers a lot of information about free and reduced price meals and the National School Lunch Program. It also has information about the fresh fruit and vegetable program, the after school snack program, the school breakfast program and the free and reduced price school meals application.
25 South Front Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(877) 644-6338
http://education.ohio.gov - Ohio Department of Education Summer Food Service Program
- All children ages 1 through 18 are eligible to receive free meals during the summer months at participating program sites. Individuals ages 19 through 21 who have been identified as having mental or physical disabilities and are following Indivualized Education Programs (IEPs) through their current enrollment in educational programs also are eligible for free summer meals. Click to access a map of summer food programs throughout Ohio.
25 South Front Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(877) 644-6338
http://education.ohio.gov - U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food & Nutrition Services
- The National School Lunch Program operates in schools and child care institutions. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to children each school day. Their website has information about how to apply and income requirements. They also help schools serve meals through their after school snack programs, breakfast programs and summer food programs.
3101 Park Center Drive, Alexandria, Virginia 22302
Ohio: (800) 808-MEAL or (800) 808-6325
www.fns.usda.gov/cnd/lunch - ● BREASTFEEDING ●
- Columbus Public Health Breastfeeding Helpline
- Call to get help with breastfeeding or breast pumps. Click to see their Breastfeeding Help List. Services include consults at WIC clinic locations or over the phone, and breast pump rentals for those who qualify. Services include consults at WIC clinic locations or over the phone, and breast pump rentals for those who qualify.
240 Parsons Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 645-7065
http://publichealth.columbus.gov - Hospital Breastfeeding Services
- These hospitals throughout Columbus offer lactation and breastfeeding services. All offer phone consults and advice, but some also provide breastfeeding classes, pump rentals and support groups.
- Nationwide Children's Hospital
(614) 722-5228
Nationwide Children's Lactation Department - OSU Hospital
(614) 293-8910
OSU Lactation Department - Riverside Hospital
(614) 566-3434
Riverside Lactation Department - Grant Hospital
(614) 566-9008
Grant Hospital Lactation Department - Dublin Methodist Hospital
(614) 544-8002
Dublin Methodist Lactation Department - Doctors Hospital
(614) 544-2111
Doctors West Lactation Department - Mt. Carmel & St. Ann's Hospitals
(614) 234-MILK
Mt. Carmel Health Lactation Department
- Nationwide Children's Hospital
- La Leche League
- Offers local mother-to-mother support, monthly meetings (online or in-person) and telephone help for mom’s who are learning to breastfeed. Phone numbers and meeting locations for local groups and groups throughout Ohio are listed on the website.
205 East Schreyer Place, Columbus, Ohio 43214
(614) 470-1555
www.lllohio.org - Motherisk
- Families and health care professionals can call the Motherisk helpline based in Toronto to find out about the risk or safety of prescription and over-the-counter drugs, herbal products, chemicals, x-rays, chronic disease and infections during pregnancy.
555 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M5G1X8
(416) 813-6780
www.motherisk.org - Mother’s Milk Bank of Ohio
- Provides human milk to those in need, particularly premature infants and babies who are failing to thrive or have life-threatening conditions. Also, when indicated, milk can be provided for older children.
1132 Hunter Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43201
(614) 544-0810
www.ohiohealth.com - Nationwide Children's Hospital Homecare
- Nationwide Children's Hospital’s Homecare is the only homecare provider in the area operated by the pediatric experts at Children's Hospital. They can provide breast pumps to children with specialized needs.
255 East Main Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(800) 466-2727 or (614) 355-1100
www.nationwidechildrens.org/homecare - Ohio Expanded Food & Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) for Pregnant Women
- Provides free nutrition and breastfeeding classes in Spanish and English for pregnant women with a low income. The program is available in many counties throughout Ohio.
1787 Neil Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43210
(614) 292-1474
www.ag.ohio-state.edu - Women Infants & Children (WIC)
- WIC provides formula, foods and breastfeeding support to women throughout Ohio who are pregnant, infants and children less than age 5. They provide vouchers to use at grocery stores. Click to find out the specific income guidelines. Click for a list of WIC locations or call for a location near you. Families can fill out a combined application to apply for WIC, Medicaid (Healthy Start & Healthy Families) and the Bureau for Children with Medical Handicaps in Spanish or English. Click for the Combined Programs Application.
246 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 645-7280
www.odh.ohio.gov - ● NUTRITION INFORMATION & EDUCATION ●
- Center for Latin Hope (Centro Esperanza Latina)
- Their Healthy Latinos program includes nutrition and cooking classes offered by a nutrition educator from the OSU Human Nutrition Department. The program also includes fitness classes, childcare, snacks, monthly family events and activities. All classes are free.
2300 Sullivant Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43204
(614) 358-3584
www.centerforlatinhope.org - Children’s Hunger Alliance
- Works with schools, community organizations, faith-based groups and child care providers throughout Ohio to increase participation in USDA child nutrition programs. In addition, they fight hunger and poor nutrition with education, physical activity information and supplemental resources for caregivers, parents and children.
370 South Fifth Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(800) 227-6446
www.childrenshungeralliance.org - Columbus Public Health Food Protection Program
- Licenses and inspects retail food businesses including grocery stores, restaurants, bars, delis, convenience stores, vending machines, food carts, and all food sold at fairs and festivals. Their website has information about inspection reports and food borne illness reporting.
240 Parsons Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 645-7417
http://publichealth.columbus.gov - Columbus Public Health Healthy Children, Healthy Weights
- Dietitians provide free classes on how to modify children’s menus, daily routines, and environments to improve nutrition and increase physical activity. The program is geared toward parents and child care providers of children from birth to kindergarten. Their website also has information about ways to stay active, healthy drinks for kids and more.
240 Parsons Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 645-7520
http://publichealth.columbus.gov - Kids Health
- Offers nutrition and fitness information for parents on a variety of topics.
10140 Centurion Parkway, Jacksonville, Florida 32256
(904) 697-4100
http://kidshealth.org - Nationwide Children’s Hospital Center for Healthy Weight & Nutrition
- Offers families a comprehensive approach to weight management. Their website has helpful information and resources for families and providers. Go online to learn more about investigational studies, bariatric surgery, the BMI calculator and how to schedule appointments with their staff of dieticians, physicians and recreational therapists.
700 Children's Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43205
(614) 722-6200
www.nationwidechildrens.org - Nationwide Children’s Hospital Clinical Nutrition & Lactation
- The experts in nutrition and lactation care can help patients with diagnosis, treatment and support.
700 Children's Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43205
(614) 722-3080
www.nationwidechildrens.org - Nationwide Children’s Hospital Happy Healthy Preschoolers
- A free program for parents of children ages 1 to 6 to learn about choosing healthy foods for their children and ways to keep them active. One-hour sessions are taught by community volunteers once per week for 6 weeks. Visit their website for a list of program dates and locations throughout Columbus.
700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43205
(614) 722-3502
www.nationwidechildrens.org - Nationwide Children's Hospital Health E-Hints
- Health e-Hints is a free, unique e-newsletter written by pediatric specialists and customized to meet the health and safety needs of your family. When you enter the ages of your own children, you'll only get the articles that are relevant to your family. The newsletter is completely customized just for you! Click below to sign up.
700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43205
(614) 722-2000
www.nationwidechildrens.org - Nationwide Children’s Hospital Health Information Library
- Find age appropriate and medically reviewed health articles, breaking news, games, quizzes, health movies and much more for parents, kids and teens.
700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43205
(614) 722-2000
www.nationwidechildrens.org - Ohio Department of Education Food & Nutrition
- Their food and nutrition resource page has helpful links to websites of state and national associations relating to food and nutrition.
25 South Front Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(877) 644-6338
http://education.ohio.gov - OSU College of Food, Agricultural & Environmental Sciences
- Their Ohioline website has a lot of information about general nutrition, breastfeeding, food safety, health and many other topics.
2120 Fyffe Road, Columbus, Ohio 43210
(614) 292-6181
http://ohioline.osu.edu/ - OSU Extension
- Click to read about the Family Nutrition Program, which is a free nutrition education program serving adults in Ohio with a low income. The program exists throughout Ohio. Click to locate an office in your area.
2105 South Hamilton Road, Columbus, Ohio 43232
Franklin County: (614) 866-6900
http://extension.osu.edu - U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food & Nutrition Services
- Team Nutrition is an initiative that provides nutrition education to children and their caregivers. Their website has resources for kids and families to eat healthy and stay active.
3101 Park Center Drive, Alexandria, Virginia 22302
(703) 305-1624
http://teamnutrition.usda.gov - U.S. Food & Drug Administration
- Their website has helpful information about food safety, dietary supplements, food ingredients, and nutrition. Click to see federal food safety information, or call their hotline to speak with an expert.
10903 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, Maryland 20993
(888) SAFEFOOD or (888) 723-3366
www.fda.gov - _________________________________
- CAP4Kids does not recommend or endorse the agencies or resources listed on the site. This is an informational site only. We encourage users to carefully review and evaluate all services and decide what is best to meet the needs of their families.
Low Cost Health Care/Insurance
- In this section, find out about:
- ● Free & Low Cost Health Care Clinics
● Urgent Care for Children & Teens
● Dental Resources
● Vision Resources
● Health Resources for Women
● Immunization Clinics & Vaccines
● Prescription Help
● Health Insurance Resources
- ● FREE & LOW COST HEALTH CARE CLINICS ●
- Columbus Public Health Resource Lists
- Provides a detailed listing of free and low cost health care clinics throughout Columbus. These lists include vision and dental care as well.
- Nationwide Children’s Hospital Primary Care Centers
- Provides comprehensive well and sick care for children and teens at many locations throughout Columbus. The South High Primary Care Center provides care to adults as well. They accept most insurances, including government insurances (Medicaid, Caresource, Molina), and provide financial assistance for people without insurance who qualify.
- Downtown Primary Care Center
555 South 18th Street, Columbus, Ohio 43205 - Eastland Primary Care Center
4434 Crossroads Center, Columbus, Ohio 43232 - Hilltop Primary Care Center
2857 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43204 - Linden Primary Care Center
1390 Cleveland Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43211 - Near East Primary Care Center
1125 East Main Street, Columbus, Ohio 43205 - Northland Primary Care Center
4560 Morse Centre Road, Columbus, Ohio 43229 - Olentangy Primary Care Center
1275 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, Ohio 43212 - South High Primary Care Center
1392 South High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43207 - Westside Primary Care Center
441 Industrial Mile Road, Columbus, Ohio 43228 - Whitehall Primary Care Center
561 South Yearling Road, Whitehall, Ohio 43213
www.nationwidechildrens.org - Downtown Primary Care Center
- ● URGENT CARE FOR CHILDREN & TEENS ●
- Nationwide Children's Hospital Urgent Care Centers
- The website provides excellent information describing services available at their Urgent Care locations, when to go the Urgent Care, what you should bring and more. All of the locations provide lab and x-rays as well.
- Downtown Urgent Care
555 South 18th Street, Columbus, Ohio 43205
(614) 722-4329 - Canal Winchester Close to Home Center
7901 Diley Road, Canal Winchester, Ohio 43110
(614) 355-9050 - Dublin Close to Home Center
7450 Hospital Drive, Dublin, Ohio 43016
(614) 355-7000 - East Columbus Close to Home Center
6435 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43213
(614) 355-8100 - Westerville Close to Home Center
433 North Cleveland Avenue, Westerville, Ohio 43082
(614) 355-8300
- Downtown Urgent Care
- ● DENTAL RESOURCES ●
- Columbus Public Health Dental Resource Lists
- Provides a detailed listing of free and low cost adult dental care clinics throughout Columbus.
- Nationwide Children’s Hospital Dental Clinic
- Provides routine and emergency dental care for babies, children and teens. As a Safety Net Dental Care program in Ohio, they offer sliding scale fees for those who cannot afford a private dentist. They accept many insurances as well, including Medicaid and have emergency walk-in hours. They have a baby dental clinic for children ages 0 to 3 as well.
555 South Eighteenth Street, Columbus, Ohio 43205
(614) 722-5650
www.nationwidechildrens.org - Nisonger Center at The Ohio State University
- In collaboration with Nationwide Children's Hospital, a complete range of dental services are offered for infants, children and adults with developmental disabilities. All major insurance programs (including Medicaid) and a sliding fee scale for self-pay patients are accepted. When necessary, fee arrangements can be made.
1581 Dodd Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43210
(614) 292-3160
http://nisonger.osu.edu/dental - Ohio Department of Health (ODH) Bureau of Community Health Services
- Provides an online list of reduced-cost dental clinics throughout Ohio, detailed information about dental health and information about how much fluoride is in your water.
246 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 466-4180
www.odh.ohio.gov/odhPrograms - OSU Dental Clinic
- Offers a complete range of affordable dental services, including preventive teeth cleaning and emergency care. Because care is administered by student dentists, you can expect to save considerably when compared to fees charged in a private practice. Call for insurance and self-pay information. Services are provided for children above age 5 and adults throughout Ohio. Offers emergency walk-in hours for adults as well.
305 West Twelfth Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43210
Adults: (614) 292-2751 or Children: (614) 292-2027
http://dent.osu.edu/student_clinics/clinics.php - Small Smiles Dental Center of Columbus
- Provides affordable dental services for children ages 6 months to 20 years old. Accepts most health insurances, including government insurances (Medicaid, Molina, Caresource) and has a sliding scale fee for uninsured patients.
2100 Morse Road, Columbus, Ohio 43229
(614) 470-9840
http://smallsmiles.com - ● VISION RESOURCES ●
- Columbus Public Health Vision Resource Lists
- Provides a detailed listing of free and low cost adult vision clinics throughout Columbus.
- Infant See
- The American Optometric Association provides free eye exams for infants between 6 and 12 months of age regardless of a family's income or access to insurance coverage. Call to find a local participating optometrist.
243 North Lindbergh Boulevard, St. Louis, Missouri 63141
Toll-free: (888) 396-3937
www.infantsee.org - Nationwide Children’s Hospital Eye Clinic
- Offers routine and advanced care for children with visual impairments. They have several locations throughout Columbus, and their website lists helpful resources. They accept all major insurances (including Medicaid, Caresource and Molina) and provide financial assistance for patients without insurance who qualify.
555 South Eighteenth Street, Columbus, Ohio 43205
(614) 722-4075
www.nationwidechildrens.org - Ohio Ophthalmological Society (OOS) Free Sports Goggles Program
- Protect your child from getting injured when they play sports by getting a free pair of prescription sports goggles. Regular eyeglasses and contacts will not protect a child’s eyes from injury and may even increase the damage. To qualify for this free program, children must wear glasses or contacts and live in a family whose income is at or below 300% of the federal poverty level (view poverty guidelines).
3401 Mill Run Drive, Hilliard, Ohio 43026
(614) 527-6799
www.playhardgear.com - ● HEALTH RESOURCES FOR WOMEN ●
- Columbus Public Health Resource Lists for Women
- Provides a detailed listing of free and low cost women's health services throughout Columbus.
- CAP4Kids Pregnancy Resources
- Click below to go to the pregnancy page of CAP4Kids to find health resources for pregnant women.
Go to CAP4Kids Pregnancy Page - ● IMMUNIZATION CLINICS & VACCINES ●
- Adult Immunization Coalition of Central Ohio (AICCO)
- Their website has a schedule of central Ohio clinics where adults can get free and low cost vaccines, including flu vaccines and travel vaccines.
240 Parsons Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43215
www.vaccine4me.com - Columbus Public Health (CPH) Immunization Clinic
- Provides walk-in immunizations for children and teens less than age 19 at a minimal cost at the Parsons Avenue location most days of the week and at the Worthington United Methodist Church on the third Tuesday of each month. Many insurances are accepted as well. No child is denied if not able to pay. Go online for a complete schedule of hours and printable handouts.
240 Parsons Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43215
600 High Street, Worthington, Ohio 43085
(614) 645-7945
http://publichealth.columbus.gov - Franklin County Public Health Immunization Clinic
- Offers vaccine clinics throughout Columbus for children under age 19. Vaccines are available at a low cost (or sliding fee scale) for children, and no one will be turned away due to an inability to pay. Click below for their clinic schedule. They do not provide international travel vaccinations.
280 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 525-3719
www.myfcph.org - Nationwide Children's Hospital Primary Care Centers
- Provides immunizations for children and teens up to age 21 at many locations throughout Columbus. The South High Primary Care Center provides care to adults as well. They accept most insurances, including government insurance (Medicaid, Caresource, Molina), and provide financial assistance for people without insurance who qualify.
555 South Eighteenth Street, Columbus, Ohio 43205
Call for an appointment: (614) 722-6200
www.nationwidechildrens.org - Project LOVE
- Project L. O. V. E. ( Love Our Kids… Vaccinate Early!) is a unique partnership between hospitals, area physicians, the City of Columbus, Franklin County health departments, local businesses and community organizations whose goal is to assure that Franklin County children are fully immunized. Go online to find out more information about why immunizations are so important, and what immunizations you should get. Their website also has information about free local community health fairs and immunization events.
240 Parsons Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 645-LOVE or (614) 645-1478
www.project-love.org - Travel Vaccine Clinics
- Click below for a list of local travel clinics. They provide international travel vaccines. Appointments should be scheduled at least 6 weeks prior to departure.Parents and physicians may also call the CDC Travel Hotline during the week for recommendations.
Travel Hotline: (800) CDC-INFO or (800) 232-4636 - ● PRESCRIPTION HELP ●
- Columbus Public Health Prescription List
- Provides a detailed listing of free and low cost prescriptions, including local pharmacy programs, discount cards and more.
- Needy Meds
- This website provides a lot of information about prescription resources, including discount drug cards, government programs, low cost clinics, patient assistance programs, disease-based prescription help and programs for children.
PO Box 219, Gloucester, Massachusetts 01931
www.needymeds.com - Rx Assist
- RxAssist is a nationally recognized, web-based medication assistance resource center. Individuals can go online and search for specific medications to see what financial help is offered for that medication.
111 Brewster Street, Pawtucket, Rhode Island 02860
www.rxassist.org - Rx Hope
- Guides patients in affording medications, through patient assistance programs. They can determine if you are eligible for patient assistance and then help you with the application process.
PO Box 42886, Cincinnati, Ohio 45242
(877) 267-0571
www.rxhope.com - Xubex
- A free nationwide program that offers discounted brand name and generic medications. Apply online or by calling the toll-free hotline. There is no enrollment fee. Medications covered can be checked online.
PO Box 1244, Winter Park, Florida 32790
(866) 699-8239
www.xubex.com - ● HEALTH INSURANCE RESOURCES ●
- Alien Emergency Medical Assistance (AEMA)
- Provides coverage for treatment of an emergency medical condition for immigrants and non-citizens who do not qualify for regular Medicaid but have a limited income. A social security number, information about citizenship status or an interview are not required. Applications can be submitted at the local Job and Family Services office or to a hospital caseworker. Click to find out about AEMA.
80 East Fulton Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
Medicaid Hotline: (800) 324-8680
Department of Job & Family Services: (614) 233-2000
www.franklincountyohio.gov - Bureau for Children with Mental Handicaps (BCMH)
- Pays for the care of children with handicaps and special health care needs under age 21. Families may receive full BCMH coverage or be eligible for the BCMH cost-share program, depending on the circumstance. You must apply for and use other health insurance first (such as Healthy Start or private insurance).
246 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43216
(800) 755-4769 or (614) 466-1700
www.odh.ohio.gov - Disability Benefits (SSI)
- Children and adults with long-term disabling conditions may apply for disability insurance. The benefits pay for many services, including doctor and hospital visits. The website helps you find out if you qualify and how to apply. Call the toll-free national hotline or go online for more information.
200 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(800) 772-1213
www.ssa.gov - Franklin County Department of Job & Family Services (JFS)
- Provides information about health insurance coverage. Also, visit their website to find helpful information about food assistance, cash assistance, health care, job training, child care and much more. Individuals can apply for Medicaid at their local Opportunity Center, based on where they live.
- 1055 Mount Vernon Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43203
(614) 212-1999 - 1721 Northland Park Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43229
(614) 233-2000 - 3723 South High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43207
(614) 233-2000 - 314 North Wilson Road, Columbus, Ohio 43204
(614) 233-2000
- 1055 Mount Vernon Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43203
- Hospital Care Assurance Program (HCAP)
- HCAP provides medical care to people with incomes at or below the poverty level or on disability medical assistance. Applicants must be residents of Ohio but do not need to be US citizens, and applicants must not be eligible for Medicaid. Information about these programs can be obtained from each hospital’s financial assistance department. Go online for income requirements and an application.
700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43205
For Nationwide Children's HCAP: (614) 722-2055
- http://uhcanohio.org
- www.nationwidechildrens.org - Insure Kids Now
- Go online to find Medicaid providers (medical and dental) in your area, a description of available Medicaid benefits, and questions and answers to your health insurance questions. Call the toll-free hotline to find out more information about the programs and how to apply.
(877) KIDS-NOW or (877) 543-7669
www.insurekidsnow.gov - Nationwide Children’s Hospital Got You Covered
- Representatives at the hospital and at clinics throughout Columbus can help families determine if their children qualify for Ohio’s free Medicaid program and handle all the paperwork at no cost. You do not have to be a US citizen to qualify, but you do need to be an Ohio resident, have a social security number and meet certain financial requirements. Call for more information.
700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43205
Hands On Central Ohio: 2-1-1 or 614-211-2255
www.nationwidechildrens.org - Ohio Benefit Bank (OBB)
- A one-stop place where Ohioans with a low to moderate income can check eligibility for benefits such as child care help, home energy assistance, free tax preparation services and children’s health care insurance. Follow the link below to access QuickCheck, an easy online way of finding out if you are eligible for benefits. Once determining eligibility, you can find a Benefit Bank near where you live.
51 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(800) 648-1176
www.ohiobenefits.org - Ohio Medicaid Healthy Start & Healthy Families
- Provides free and low-cost health care coverage to families, children up to age 19 and pregnant women. Coverage includes doctor visits, hospital care, pregnancy services, vision, dental and mental health services.
- Healthy Start (also called SCHIP) is a Medicaid program available to children younger than age 19 and pregnant women in families with income up to 200% of the federal poverty level.
- Healthy Families is a Medicaid program available to families with children and an income up to 90% of the federal poverty level.
Medicaid Consumer Hotline: (800) 324-8680
http://jfs.ohio.gov - Ohio Medicaid Waivers
- Waivers are programs that help Ohio Medicaid customers with special needs remain at home instead of being in a nursing home, hospital or facility. They provide financial assistance to families, and there is typically a waiting list. Services may include personal care, transportation, respite services, supported employment, nutrition services, assistive devices, home modifications and interpreter services. See further information about Ohio waiver programs below.
- Ohio Department of Job & Family Services Waiver Information
- Franklin County Board of Developmental Disabilities Waiver Information
- DODD Level One Waiver Handbook
- DODD Individual Options (IO) Waiver Handbook
(614) 475-6440
http://jfs.ohio.gov - Universal Health Care Action Network of Ohio (UHCAN)
- Their free hotline assists callers in finding affordable health care options, prescriptions and hospital care throughout Ohio. Their website provides information on free clinics and community health centers, how to find affordable prescriptions, Columbus hospital clinics offering financial assistance and other resources.
370 South Fifth Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 456-0060, ext. 233
http://uhcanohio.org - More Health Insurance Resources for Families with Special Needs
- Click below to find out more disability and benefit information and resources in the special needs section of CAP4Kids.
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Housing/Utilities
- In this section, find out about:
- ● Help With Utilities
● General Housing Resources
● Housing for People With Disabilities
● Information About Housing Conditions
● Legal Help for Tenants & Homeowners
- ● HELP WITH UTILITIES ●
- AEP Ohio
- Customers who have received a disconnect notice or are unable to pay their electric bill can call the toll-free number to set up a payment extension or a discount plan. Customers who have special needs or medical conditions can request a medical certification form.
850 Tech Center Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43230
English: (800) 277-2177 or Spanish: (888) 216-3505
www.aepohio.com - AEP Ohio & Dollar Energy Fund Neighbor to Neighbor Program
- Provides help for electric bills to people in Ohio with a low income who have tried all other resources (HEAP and PIPP). To qualify, households must have disconnected electric service and must have made a sincere effort to pay their electric bill in the last 90 days. Go online to use their income calculator to find out whether you qualify. Click to find an agency in your area that will help you with the application process
PO Box 42329, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15203
(800) 683-7036
www.dollarenergy.org - AT&T Lifeline of Ohio Program
- Provides discounted phone service for customers with a low income, including free line connection, monthly discounts and no deposits for local service. Call the toll-free number or fill out an application online.
150 East Gay Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(800) 335-8721
www.att.com/gen/general?pid=10252 - Breathing Association
- Provides help with winter heating and summer cooling programs through HEAP. They also provide electric bill assistance and window air conditioners to those without central air for households who are medically needy. Call to make an appointment. Click for more information about the Winter Crisis Program and the Summer Crisis Program.
1520 Old Henderson Road, Columbus, Ohio 43220
(614) 566-0750 or (614) 457-2997
www.breathingassociation.org - Center for Groveport Madison Human Needs
- Connects people in need in the Groveport Madison school district with community resources. Services include rent and utility help, emergency cash assistance, help in preparing applications for food stamps, distribution of household items and more.
511 Main Street, Groveport, Ohio 43125
(614) 586-4017
www.center4gmhn.org - City Of Columbus Department of Public Utilities
- Offers a 20% discount for water and sewer charges for people that have a low income. Go online to complete the application in Spanish or English.
910 Dublin Road, Columbus OH 43215
(614) 645-3111
http://utilities.columbus.gov - Columbia Gas of Ohio
- Offers several programs for customers with a low income, including extended payment plans, discounted programs and services for those with medical needs. Customers who use a medical certificate must enter into a payment plan or be subject to disconnection. Medical certificates may be renewed two additional times and may not exceed 90 days per household in a 12-month period.
200 Civic Center Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43216
(800) 344-4077
www.columbiagasohio.com - Energy Saving Ideas
- Click here for energy saving ideas.
- Grove City Emergency Services
- Provides a maximum of $50 payable toward rent, home payments, electric or gas bills for area residents. Families must have a shut-off or eviction notice.
2684 Columbus Street, Grove City, Ohio 43123
(614) 875-6939
www.grovecityfoodpantry.org - Impact Community Action Emergency Rent & Mortgage Assistance
- To be eligible for emergency rent or mortgage assistance, families must have an income at or below 125% of the federal poverty level, provide proof of the emergency, and demonstrate an ability to maintain stable housing beyond the assistance. Customers must call to schedule an appointment (no walk-ins).
700 Bryden Road, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 252-2799
www.impactca.org - Impact Community Action Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)
- Helps households with a low income in Franklin County that are threatened with a utility shut-off notice or that have run out of oil or propane. Programs include the Winter Crisis Program (WCP), Summer Crisis Program (SCP) and Percentage of Income Payment Plan (PIPP). Applicants must be in disconnect status to qualify. During the summer, applicants must have a medical condition that requires them to have electric service. A limited number of walk-in appointments are available each morning, but call to set up an appointment during busy times.
700 Bryden Road, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(866) 747-1038 or (614) 252-2799
www.impactca.org - Joint Organization for Inner-City Needs
- The Roman Catholic Diocese of Columbus provides limited financial assistance for water, electricity, gas and fuel for low-income people whose utilities have been shut-off or have a shut-off notice.
578 East Main Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 241-2530
www.colsdioc.org/Offices/JOIN.aspx - Life Care Alliance & 10TV Beat the Heat
- Provides free fans every summer to families in Franklin and Madison counties who have children with chronic health conditions (such as asthma) or families with ederly adults.
1699 West Mound Street, Columbus, Ohio 43223
(614) 278-3130
www.lifecarealliance.org - Ohio Benefit Bank (OBB)
- A one-stop place where Ohioans with a low to moderate income can check eligibility for benefits such as child care help, food programs, home energy assistance, free tax preparation services and children’s health care insurance. Follow the link below to access QuickCheck, an easy online way of finding out if you are eligible for benefits. Once determining eligibility, you can find a Benefit Bank near where you live.
51 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(800) 648-1176
www.ohiobenefits.org - Ohio Department of Development
- Provides heating and cooling assistance and utility discounts, with eligibility based on household income. The HEAP program offers a one-time payment for utility customers during the winter and summer throughout Ohio. Call or download an application from the website. They also provide weatherization services.
77 South High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43216
(800) 282-0880
www.odod.state.oh.us - Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO)
- Assistance is available for both gas and electric bills. The assistance may be in the form of a reduction of heating bills or a set amount based on income. Eligibility for these programs is usually based on household income. The PUCO website gives information on how to sign up, who is eligible and what programs are available. Contact the consumer hotline below for more information.
180 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(800) 686-7826 or (614) 466-3292
www.puco.ohio.gov - Salvation Army
- The HeatShare program provides up to $250 per household to Columbia Gas customers with a shut-off notice. Other energy assistance programs are available throughout Ohio. Applicants must apply at the Salvation Army Center for Worship and Service in their area in the spring, after other utility bill assistance programs have ended.
966 East Main Street, Columbus, Ohio 43205
(614) 221-6561
www.salvationarmycolumbus.org - Westerville Area Resource Ministry
- Provides limited financial assistance for utility bills, rent and car repairs to residents in the Westerville school district.
175A East Broadway, Westerville, Ohio 43081
(614) 889-0196
www.warmwesterville.org - ● GENERAL HOUSING RESOURCES ●
- Broad Street Presbyterian Church
- COMPASS is an emergency assistance program that can help with the last $100 of rent one time in a 12 month period for tenants who have an eviction notice.
760 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43205
(614) 221-6552
www.bspc.org - Center for Groveport Madison Human Needs
- Connects people in need in the Groveport Madison school district with community resources. Services include rent and utility help, emergency cash assistance, help in preparing applications for food stamps, distribution of household items and more.
511 Main Street, Groveport, Ohio 43125
(614) 586-4017
www.center4gmhn.org - City of Refuge Point of Impact
- Helps people on the east side and general Columbus find low-cost housing. Centered at the First Church of God on Refugee Road.
3480 Refugee Road, Columbus, Ohio 43232
(614) 231-9564
www.corpoi.org - Columbus Housing Partnership
- Provides a list of low-cost rental properties and homes, offers financial help for people who have fallen behind on mortgage payments, and gives free credit and budget counseling. They can also help people buy a home and assist with down payments. Classes are free.
562 East Main Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 221-8889
www.homeportohio.org - Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority
- Provides low-income and Section 8 housing and helps people access decent, safe and affordable housing. They can help Section 8 families become homeowners and become economically independent of housing assistance (the Family Self-Sufficiency Program).
880 East Eleventh Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43211
(614) 421-6091
www.cmhanet.com - Columbus Urban League Housing Services Department
- Offers assistance finding an affordable home or rental and provides help with landlord-tenant issues. They provide housing counseling and foreclosure prevention services, distribute lists of affordable rentals, and conduct classes on renting and buying homes.
788 Mount Vernon Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43203
(614) 257-6300, ext. 300
www.cul.org - Communities in Schools Stable Families Program
- Helps families who are at risk of becoming homeless. Families must have one or more children and live in the Columbus Public School district. Families are screened over the phone and, if accepted, receive help with housing, increasing family income, accessing community resources and keeping children stable in school.
510 East North Broadway, Columbus, Ohio 43214
(614) 268-2472, ext. 25
www.ciskids.org - Community Kitchen
- Provides many services and has a “no questions asked policy.” They help with finding housing, jobs and health care. They provide food to the homeless and also work to prevent homelessness.
640 South Ohio Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43205
(614) 252-6428
www.communitykitchencolumbus.org - Community Properties of Ohio
- Provides Section 8 and low-income affordable housing, with an emphasis around OSU and the near east side. Their goal is to connect residents to community resources and strengthen families.
910 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43205
(614) 253-0984, press 4
www.cpoms.org - Consumer Credit Counseling of Central Ohio
- Offers counseling, education and advice on housing issues to new and existing homeowners including dealing with rental issues, preventing foreclosure, and bankruptcy counseling.
4500 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43213
(800) 355-2227
www.cccservices.com - Foreclosure Intervention Hotline
- For people who may be in danger of facing foreclosure, the national Homeowner's HOPE Hotline offers free and confidential assistance 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Counselors can work with individuals to find a solution and set up a plan of action.
3033 Excelsior Boulevard, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55416
(888) 995-4673
www.995hope.org - Furniture Bank of Central Ohio
- Provides free furniture to central Ohio residents struggling to furnish their homes as a result of economic and other significant life challenges.
118 South Yale Avenue, Columbus, Ohio
(614) 272-9544
http://www.furniturebankCOH.org - Gladden Community House
- Assists with housing, tenant rights, school system issues and neighborhood safety on the near west side, Franklinton and surrounding areas. Offers limited help for rent, prescriptions and utilities when available.
183 Hawkes Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43223
(614) 227-1600
www.gladden-us.org - Greater Linden Development Corporation
- Offers free classes on personal finance and homebuyer education for people preparing for a major purchase such as a home or auto. The program consists of classes held on Monday nights, and each participant receives one-on-one counseling sessions focusing on developing a budget and reviewing credit history. Because the program is city-certified, graduating students could qualify for up to $5,000 in down-payment assistance (based on income).
1410 Cleveland Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43211
(614) 294-9600
www.greaterlinden.org - Habitat for Humanity
- Sells affordable homes to people with a low income who are first-time homebuyers. Participants must go through a screening process and demonstrate their ability to repay a mortgage and help build their home.
3140 Westerville Road, Columbus, Ohio 43224
(614) 364-7014
www.habitat-columbus.org - Hands On Central Ohio
- Formerly known as First Link, Hands On’s comprehensive information and referral service connects those in need with thousands of social service, government and community resources. They help find a solution to any need. Free and confidential, 2-1-1 is available throughout Franklin County 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
195 North Grant Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43215
2-1-1 or (614) 221-2255
www.handsoncentralohio.org - Homeowner Help Line
- Call Hands On at 2-1-1 for help saving your home. It’s a free service, and you do not have to have a low-income to receive counseling. They can also help homeowners and lenders to work out options for payment before and after the foreclosure is filed. The website contains useful information on local foreclosure resources and predatory lending.
195 North Grant Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 221-2255
www.franklincountyohio.gov/homeownerhelpline - Homes on the Hill CDC
- Provides affordable housing in the Hilltop Community of Columbus. They also offer a homeownership education program in Spanish and English and can provide down payment assistance and mortgage counseling to prevent foreclosure.
4318 Westland Mall, Columbus, Ohio 43228
(614) 275-4663, ext. 104
www.hoth-cdc.org - Housing Locator of HUD
- Lists HUD rentals and homes online throughout Ohio. The HUD office in Columbus services 40 Ohio counties in central and southeastern Ohio.
200 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 469-5737
www.hud.gov/apps/section8 - Licking County Coalition for Housing
- A one-stop shop for housing resources in Licking County. They assist low-income people and anyone needing to find more affordable housing, or those who are at risk of utility disconnection. They also offer financial coaching, personal finance classes and foreclosure prevention services.
23 South Park Place, Newark, Ohio 43058
(877) 421-5224
www.lcchousing.org - Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission
- Helps families who are currently in default or in threat of foreclosure. Counselors can work with families to find a solution. They also offer financial assistance to eligible families in paying their mortgages and making their homes more energy efficient.
111 Liberty Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 233-4177
www.morpc.org - National Church Residences
- Helps low-income families, single persons and seniors find quality affordable housing throughout Ohio. Also assists homeless and disabled individuals.
2335 North Bank Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43220
(614) 224-2988 (individual housing downtown)
(614) 863-9772 (family housing on the eastside)
www.ncr.org - Ohio Housing Finance Agency
- Offers low-interest loans and down payment assistance to qualified homebuyers. Other programs include assistance for recent college grads and low-interest loans for firefighters, teachers, police officers, military personnel and health care workers.
57 East Main Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 466-9920
www.ohiohome.org/homebuyer - Ohio State University Extension Community Outreach Center
- Offers grants, programs and services to first time home buyers. The OSU Extension has offices throughout Ohio and offers many different classes on money management, home ownership and financial education.
1427 North Grant Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43201
(614) 299-2915
http://extension.osu.edu - Rebuilding Together Central Ohio
- Offers a free tool lending library that has over 4,500 tools. The library loans tools to individuals and to non-profit organizations for periods of 1, 3, or 7 days, depending on the tool. There are no income restrictions to being a Tool Library Member. They also offer free home repair and maintenance to income-eligible seniors and people with disabilities. Their website also has information about lead safety.
2771 East Fourth Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43219
(614) 258-6392
http://rtcentralohio.org - Save the Dream Ohio
- Families can call the Save the Dream Ohio Hotline to speak with a certified housing counselor who can help them avoid losing their homes. The online site provides a list of upcoming community events throughout Ohio.
77 South High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(888) 404-4674
http://savethedream.ohio.gov/Default.aspx - Somali Community Association of Ohio
- Provides housing assistance to Somali refugees and immigrants.
3422 Cleveland Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43224
(614) 262-4068
www.somaliohio.org - YMCA
- Provides single men over age 18 low cost private rooms in downtown Columbus that can be rented on a monthly basis. The rooms are safe and convenient, and residents have access to computers, phones, and laundry facilities. Counselors help with job searches, health care, transportation assistance and drug and alcohol dependency.
40 West Long Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 573-3616
www.ymcacolumbus.org - YWCA
- Provides housing for single women over age 18 who are formerly homeless and struggling with mental illness, as well as low-income women over age 18. They work with each resident to create an individualized plan for personal and professional growth, with programs ranging from addiction counseling to GED tutoring.
65 South Fourth Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 224-9121, ext. 1275
www.ywcacolumbus.org - ● HOUSING FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES ●
- Columbus AIDS Task Force
- Provides low-income housing, rental subsidies and financial assistance to people living with HIV
and AIDS.
4400 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43214
(614) 299-2437 or (866) 739-0720
www.catf.net - Community Housing Network (CHN)
- Provides housing assistance to adults with addiction, mental disorders and those who struggle with homelessness. Apartments are scattered throughout 28 zip codes in Franklin County. Tenants also receive help with finding employment.
1680 Watermark Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 487-6700
www.chninc.org - Creative Housing
- Provides safe, affordable housing for people with disabilities in the Columbus area. People served by the Franklin County Board of Developmental Disabilities should contact their service coordinator regarding housing waiting list information.
2233 Citygate Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43219
(614) 418-7725
http://creativehousing.org/home.aspx - Freedom House
- Offers transitional housing for men in central Ohio age 18 and older who are recovering from alcohol or substance abuse. The program is offered by the Redeemer's Church of Westerville, and support groups for residents are available.
395 North Sunbury Road, Westerville, Ohio 43082
(614) 899-0584
www.redeemerswesterville.com - Pater Noster House
- Provides temporary housing, crisis support and assistance for adults and children living with AIDS.
4313 Alkire Road, Columbus, Ohio 43228
(614) 870-6460
www.paternosterhouse.org - Southeast, Inc.
- Offers housing to mentally ill and chronically homeless people who have moved beyond the need for emergency shelter. Offers permanent and transitional housing.
16 West Long Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 360-0251
www.southeastinc.com - ● INFORMATION ABOUT HOUSING CONDITIONS ●
- Columbus Public Health Healthy Homes Program
- Provides assistance and advice regarding indoor air quality, allergy and asthma control, mold, pests, lead poisoning prevention and creating a safe home environment. They provide free lead testing for children ages 6 months to 6 years in the Columbus and Worthington areas. They also offer lead inspections for homes.
240 Parsons Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 645-8191
http://publichealth.columbus.gov - Franklin County Public Health
- The community environmental services team can inspect housing conditions, housing violations, weeds, rats and much more. They also investigate animal bites and provide low-cost rabies immunizations. Additionally, they provide a limited number of free home radon test kits to Franklin County residents.
280 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 525-3160
www.myfcph.org - Ohio Department of Health Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
- Provides lead poisoning prevention programs throughout Ohio. Ohio residents can borrow vacuum cleaners to help free their home of lead dust.
246 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(877) 668-5323
www.odh.ohio.gov - Ohio Legal Rights Service (OLRS) Bedbug Information
- Provides up-to-date information about bed bugs in the local community.
50 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 466-7264 or (800) 282-9181
www.olrs.ohio.gov/bed-bugs - ● LEGAL HELP FOR TENANTS & HOMEOWNERS ●
- Capital University Legal Clinic
- Provides legal assistance to low-income people regarding housing issues such as eviction, landlord-tenant disputes and fair housing issues.
303 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 236-6245
http://law.capital.edu - City of Columbus Department of Development
- Provides assistance to residents on issues such as unsafe buildings, unsanitary conditions, carbon monoxide inspections, high weeds, owner refusal to make repairs and animal maintenance.
757 Carolyn Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43224
614-645-7314
http://development.columbus.gov - Columbus Urban League Housing Services Department
- Investigates all illegal housing discrimination complaints, provides counseling and supportive services, helps resolve landlord-tenant problems and provides referrals to other services.
788 Mount Vernon Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43203
614-257-6300, ext. 300
www.cul.org - Equal Justice Foundation
- Represents low-income Ohioans who cannot afford to hire an attorney. People in need of legal assistance regarding housing issues such as foreclosure, predatory lending, landlord-tenant disputes and fair housing issues can call toll-free, and the intake specialist will conduct a phone interview to gather information. If they cannot help, they will try to refer individuals to other legal providers.
88 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(800) 898-0545
www.equaljusticefoundation.com - Legal Aid Society of Columbus
- Provides free legal assistance to residents of Franklin, Madison, Delaware, Marion, Morrow and Union counties. They also offer free legal reviews to all homeowners who have questions regarding their mortgages.
1108 City Park Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43206
(614) 241-2001
www.columbuslegalaid.org - _________________________________
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Immigration/Refugee Services
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This section has community resources for immigrants and refugees on a wide range of topics, from parenting classes to mental health programs and legal help.
- In this section, find out about:
- ● Resources for All Immigrants & Refugees
● English as a Second Language (ESL)
● African Resources
● Asian Resources
● Hispanic & Latino Resources
● Health Services for Immigrants & Refugees
● Career & Job Help
● Miscellaneous
- ● RESOURCES FOR ALL IMMIGRANTS & REFUGEES ●
- Community Refugee & Immigration Services (CRIS)
- Serves refugees, asylees and immigrants in central Ohio by providing immigration legal services, employment counseling, ESL classes, help finding a job and translation services. As the only non-profit immigration legal program in central Ohio, they help with citizenship applications, notary services, visa extensions, green card applications, immigration photos, work authorization and other services. New clients are seen on a first-come, first-served walk-in basis during open immigration intake at the east office. After paying an initial fee of $20, clients can meet with one of the lawyers.
- 3628 Bexvie Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43227
(614) 235-5747 - 4889 Sinclair Road, Columbus, Ohio 43229
(614) 840-9634 - 3000 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43204
(614) 279-1354
- 3628 Bexvie Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43227
- Franklin County Department of Job & Family Services (JFS)
- Refugees and immigrants can apply for benefits such as food assistance, child care, job training, health insurance (Medicaid) and other social services at their local county Job and Family Services office.
- 1055 Mount Vernon Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43203
(614) 212-1999 - 1721 Northland Park Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43229
(614) 233-2000 - 3723 South High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43207
(614) 233-2000 - 314 North Wilson Road, Columbus, Ohio 43204
(614) 233-2000
- 1055 Mount Vernon Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43203
- Hands On Central Ohio
- Formerly known as First Link, Hands On’s comprehensive information and referral service connects those in need with thousands of social service, government and community resources. They help find a solution to any need. Free and confidential, 2-1-1 is available throughout Franklin County 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
195 North Grant Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43215
2-1-1 or (614) 221-2255
www.handsoncentralohio.org - Immigration Solutions
- Provides help in the preparation of immigration forms, visa and green card applications, passports, obtaining immigration benefits and more.
1030 Dublin Road, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 737-3742
www.usimmigrationsolutions.net - Ohio Department of Job & Family Services (ODJFS) Refugee Services
- Supervises a program of services and benefits designed to help refugees, asylees, Cuban/Haitian entrants and certified victims of human trafficking. Coordinates federal funding for health screenings, services for older refugees, programs for school-age refugees and employment programs for adults. Refugees may be eligible for cash assistance, medical assistance and social services. Applications for benefits need to be made through a local county department of job and family services.
50 West Town Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 466-4815
http://jfs.ohio.gov/refugee - U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS)
- Oversees lawful immigration to the United States. Their website has information about immigration and citizenship laws, resources and immigration forms, including fees associated with filing the forms. Click for information about the local Columbus office. To speak to an immigration officer, you must schedule an appointment by calling or registering online.
50 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(800) 375-5283
www.uscis.gov - U.S. Department of State Bureau of Population, Refugees & Migration
- Provides help and solutions for refugees, victims of conflict and stateless people around the world. Their website has a wealth of information, including a helpful glossary of terms and answers to frequently asked questions about immigration and visa issues.
2201 C Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20520
(202) 647-4000
www.state.gov - US Together
- Provides refugee resettlement services to newly-arrived refugees from many countries. Services include financial help, educational classes, interpreting and help with employment.
2021 East Dublin-Granville Road, Columbus, Ohio 43229
(614) 437-9941
http://jfs.ohio.gov/refugee - ● ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) ●
- Asian American Community Services Healthy Asian Youth Program
- Offers after school and summer tutoring and mentoring programs for Asian-Americans in grades K to 12, including educational, ESL and college preparatory activities.
4700 Reed Road, Upper Arlington, Ohio 43220
(614) 220-4023, ext. 223
http://aacsohio.org - Center for Latin Hope (Centro Esperanza Latina)
- Offers free daily English classes for Latino adults in Columbus, in cooperation with Columbus State Community College. Free books and child care are available as well.
2300 Sullivant Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43204
(614) 358-3584
www.centerforlatinhope.org - Columbus Literacy Council
- Offers free basic literacy classes for adults and also English for speakers of other languages.
195 North Grant Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 358-6940
www.columbusliteracy.org - Columbus Public Schools English as a Second Language (ESL) Program
- Their website has information about programs at each school, as well as helpful links to other sites for parents, teachers and students. Welcome Centers help students from other countries who have recently arrived in the United States and who have little or no literacy skills in English or in their native language.
2001 Hamilton Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43211
(614) 365-8802
www.columbus.k12.oh.us/esl - Dominican Learning Center
- Tutors adults 18 years and older in ESL for free.
1111 East Stewart Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43206
(614) 444-7330
www.domlearningcenter.org - Eastland-Fairfield Career & Technical Schools
- Offers free ESL and basic education classes for adults ages 18 and older. They also have many free high school programs throughout Columbus and surrounding areas for students in their junior and senior years, including college prep and career training programs. Their classes help adults study for the GED, learn basic computer skills and prepare to find work.
4465 South Hamilton Road, Groveport, Ohio 43125
(614) 836-3903
http://eastlandfairfield.com - Ethiopian Tewahedo Social Services (ETSS)
- Provides ESL services for adults, as well as many free programs for youth. They serve all immigrants, and have a focus on serving African, Asian and Middle Eastern immigrants.
1060 Mount Vernon Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43203
(614) 252-5362
www.ethiotss.org - International Neighborhood Coffee Hour
- Provides free small group ESL classes at the University Baptist Church for women interested in improving their English. Child care is provided while the mothers attend classes.
50 West Lane Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43201
(614) 294-6333
- Jewish Community Center
- Offers a year-round ESL program that teaches English to those of all nationalities. Both day and evening classes are offered. Citizenship classes prepare immigrants to take the naturalization test to obtain U.S. citizenship. All classes are offered free of charge.
1125 College Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43209
(614) 559-6202
http://columbusjcc.org - Ohio Department of Education (ODE) Limited English Proficient (LEP) Student Support
- This site has resources for students who need special language assistance in order to effectively participate in school programs.
25 South Front Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(877) 644-6338
http://education.ohio.gov - Ohio Hispanic Coalition
- Offers free ESL classes year-round for adults and a free after school program for children age 6 and older.
3556 Sullivant Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43204
(614) 840-9934 or (614) 275-1755
www.ohiohispaniccoalition.org - Ohio Literacy Network
- Call their toll-free 24-hour hotline for information about ESL and literacy programs throughout Ohio.
6161 Busch Boulevard, Columbus, Ohio 43229
(800) 228-7323
www.ohioliteracynetwork.org - Somali Community Association of Ohio (SCAO)
- Provides free adult ESL classes and offers preschool English classes, after school and Saturday tutoring, free computer access and other programs for Somali youth.
3422 Cleveland Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43224
(614) 262-4068
www.somaliohio.org/services/youth.htm - Somali Women & Children’s Alliance (SWCA)
- Their after school program provides tutoring and educational activities for children ages 5 to 18 who have limited English skills and continues during the summer months with regularly scheduled activities. Their adult ESL classes are free for people with a low income.
2210 Morse Road, Columbus, Ohio 43229
(614) 473-9999
www.swaca.org - South Western City Schools Community Education
- Offers free ESL classes during the school year for adults age 19 and older. Consideration for enrollment is given first to residents of that school district.
4750 Big Run South Road, Grove City, Ohio 43123
(614) 801-3477 or (614) 801-3006
www.swcs.us - Vineyard Community Center
- Offers beginner, intermediate and advanced adult ESL classes.
6000 Cooper Road, Westerville, Ohio 43081
(614) 259-5358
http://vineyardcolumbus.org - ● AFRICAN RESOURCES ●
- City of Columbus Community Relations Commission
- Click for a list of African organizations in the community.
1111 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43205
(614) 645-1993
http://community.ci.columbus.oh.us - Ethiopian Tewahedo Social Services (ETSS)
- Provides several services not only to the Ethiopian community in central Ohio, but also to other immigrants such as African, Asian and Middle Eastern immigrants. Services include after school programs and mentoring, youth leadership opportunities, college preparation and summer programs for youth. They provide ESL services for adults as well.
1060 Mount Vernon Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43203
(614) 252-5362
www.ethiotss.org - Horn of Africa Rescue Committee (HOARC)
- A small grass-roots organization that works with refugees to help them become self-sufficient. Their programs include parent education, cultural orientation, counseling, help with citizenship classes, immigration paperwork, translation services and after school programs.
1391 Oakland Park Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43224
(614) 975-8967
http://hoarc.com - Liberians in Columbus
- A social and economic community organization that provides information about the Liberian community in central Ohio. Visit their website to learn about community events and news.
PO Box 27203, Columbus, Ohio 43227
(614) 832-8638
http://liberiansincolumbus.org - Rosemont Center Somali Services
- Provides mental health services to Somali youth (up to age 19), using a culturally sensitive perspective that provides special consideration. They provide counseling, psychiatric care and help with school difficulties.
2440 Dawnlight Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43211
English Speaking Referrals: (614) 471-2626, ext.238
Somali Speaking Referrals: (614) 416-8761
http://rosemont.org - Somali Community Access Network (SomaliCAN)
- Works to improve the health, safety, and productivity of new Americans in Ohio by providing information and resources including interpretation services, immigration services and community support.
700 Morse Road, Columbus, Ohio 43214
(614) 489-9226
www.somalican.org - Somali Community Association of Ohio
- Provides free ESL classes, preschool classes, after school and Saturday tutoring, computer access, translation services and job help for Somali youth and adults.
3422 Cleveland Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43224
(614) 262-4068
www.somaliohio.org - Somali Link
- This is a newspaper written in Somali and English for the Somali community, with information regarding local resources and events, arts and entertainment, Somali culture, food and classifieds.
4889 Sinclair Road, Columbus, Ohio 43229
(614) 433-0603
http://somalilink.com - Somali Women & Children’s Alliance (SWCA)
- Offers a variety of programs designed to help refugees and immigrants adjust to their new role in American society. Programs include after school programming, ESL classes, job help and health education.
2210 Morse Road, Columbus, Ohio 43229
(614) 473-9999
www.swaca.org - ● ASIAN RESOURCES ●
- ASHA Ray of Hope
- Connects victims of domestic violence in the South Asian community with help and resources. They provide interpreter and transportation services as well. Victims can call the free, confidential 24-hour crisis line for help and support.
1505 Bethel Road, Columbus, Ohio 43220
(614) 326-2121 or 24-hour Crisis Line: (614) 565-2918
www.asharayofhope.org - Asian American Community Services
- Offers after school and summer tutoring and mentoring programs for Asian Americans in grades K to 12, including educational, ESL and college preparatory activities. They also provide counseling for victims of domestic violence and hate crimes and 24-hour interpreting services.
4700 Reed Road, Upper Arlington, Ohio 43220
Main Line: (614) 220-4023
Interpreting Hotline: (614) 884-0982
http://aacsohio.org/node - Chinese American Association of Central Ohio
- Promotes the common interests of Chinese Americans living in central Ohio. Visit their website for community events and more information.
PO Box 20953, Columbus, Ohio 43220
http://caaco.net - City of Columbus Community Relations Commission
- Click for a list of Asian organizations in the community.
1111 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43205
(614) 645-1993
http://community.ci.columbus.oh.us - Columbus Chinese Christian Church
- Offers ESL classes and Sunday services in Cantonese, English and Mandarin.
4141 Maize Road, Columbus, Ohio 43224
(614) 263-9287
www.columbusccc.org - Federation of Asian Indian Associations
- Represents the Indian community in central Ohio by hosting free health fairs, sports events, after school activities and other local events.
PO Box 20369, Columbus, Ohio 43220
(877) 342-6412
www.fia-ohio.org - Japan-America Society of Central Ohio
- Collaborates with the OSU Institute for Japanese Studies to offer free educational and cultural programs for the community.
1712 Neil Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43210
(614) 292-4002
http://jasco.osu.edu - Ohio Contemporary Chinese School
- Educates children in the Chinese community in Columbus in reading, writing, math and English on Sundays at Worthington Kilbourne High School.
PO Box 82578, Columbus, Ohio 43202
(614) 542-7454
http://columbus-occs.org - Organization of Chinese Americans
- The Columbus chapter of this national organization promotes active participation of Asian Americans in both civic and national matters, including advocacy and community awareness.
PO Box 20623, Columbus Ohio 43220
(202) 223-5500
www.ocacolumbus.org - ● HISPANIC & LATINO RESOURCES ●
- Catholic Social Services Our Lady of Guadalupe Center
- Serves the needs of the growing Hispanic community by providing emergency food help, health screenings, housing information, legal help, financial help and more. Call Han