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Summer doesn't have to be filled with expensive vacations or elaborate plans to create meaningful memories.

Sometimes the strongest connections are built through the simplest moments—a walk around the neighborhood, an ice cream cone, a game of cards, or a conversation on the front porch.

For children in foster care, these everyday experiences help build trust, belonging, and connection.

This summer, focus less on perfection and more on presence. The time you spend together matters more than you may realize. ☀️❤️

What is your favorite simple summer tradition? We would love to hear from you in the comments.

Every teen deserves someone cheering them on after graduation.

Someone to call when they get their first job.
Someone to help them navigate challenges.
Someone to celebrate milestones with them.
Someone who believes in them.

Yet many teens in foster care face adulthood without the guidance, encouragement, and support most young adults rely on. Some will age out of foster care with no permanent family connection and no consistent place to turn when life gets hard.

The transition to adulthood is challenging for any young person. It can be even more difficult when you're facing it alone.

Could you be the caring adult who makes a difference? Could you provide the stability, support, and connection an older teen needs through foster care or adoption?

To learn more, contact NOAS at 330-980-4940. A conversation could change a young person's future—and yours.

What matters most isn't being home all day—it's having the patience, understanding, flexibility, and commitment to support a child who needs stability and encouragement.

Children in foster care come from all walks of life, and so do foster parents. Teachers, nurses, office professionals, factory workers, business owners, and many others successfully foster while balancing work and family responsibilities.

Have you ever thought about becoming a foster parent? We would love to answer your questions and help you explore whether fostering is right for you.

Contact Simone at [email protected] or complete our interest form at: https://noas.com/take-the-next-step-with-noas/

💙 Thank You for Making a Difference! 💙

A heartfelt thank you to Tonya Bujak and her husband for their generous donation of food, cleaning and bathroom supplies, and other daily living essentials for the young adults served through NOAS.

These everyday necessities help provide comfort, stability, and support to youth as they work toward independence and brighter futures. Your kindness and generosity remind them that their community cares and is cheering them on every step of the way.

Thank you again, for helping make a meaningful difference in the lives of local young adults. We are so grateful for your support!

Every child deserves a safe, supportive home and caring adults who believe in them.

If you've ever thought about fostering or adopting, now is the perfect time to learn more. Join NOAS for our virtual Foster Parent Pre-Service Training beginning Saturday, July 11 at 9:00 a.m.

In just one and a half weeks, you'll gain valuable insight into foster care, learn about the needs of children and teens in care, and discover whether fostering is right for you. Our experienced team will guide and support you every step of the way.

A child's future could be changed by one caring adult. Could that person be you?

To register, contact Simone Gant at 1-800-686-6627, Ext. 126 or [email protected].

💙 Help Us Support Children and Families 💙

As NOAS continues to expand our TBRI® nurture groups and in-home coaching services, we're reaching more children, youth, and caregivers with the tools, support, and connections they need to thrive.

To help make these programs as engaging and impactful as possible, we've created an Amazon Wish List filled with supplies used during our groups and coaching sessions.

Whether it's a sensory item, game, craft supply, or other resource, every donation helps create meaningful moments of connection, learning, and healing.

If you'd like to support local children and families, we invite you to take a look at our wish list. Every item—big or small—makes a difference.

🛒 Wish List Link: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2AHE72H1MBTGE?ref_=wl_share

Thank you for helping us nurture hope, build connections, and strengthen families throughout our community.

What was your favorite summer tradition growing up? ☀️

Maybe it was family cookouts, camping trips, backyard bonfires, ice cream runs, trips to the pool, or staying up late catching fireflies.

For many children in foster care, those simple traditions can provide something even more meaningful—a sense of belonging, connection, and stability.

Foster families help create the moments and memories that children carry with them for a lifetime.

What summer tradition would you share with a child in your home? Comment below. We would love to know.

A few more memories from our 33rd Annual NOAS Golf Outing!

We are so grateful for the incredible support of our golfers, sponsors, volunteers, donors, and community partners who support foster youth and families across Northeast Ohio.

Thank you for spending the day with us, sharing a few laughs, and helping make a meaningful difference in the lives of local children and families.

Teens need support, stability, guidance, and connection just as much as younger children. Many dream of having a caring adult who believes in them, celebrates their successes, helps them navigate challenges, and is there when they need encouragement.

Without permanent connections and support, youth who age out of foster care face significantly higher risks of homelessness, unemployment, and other challenges as they transition to adulthood.

Could you be the person who makes a difference for a teenager?

To learn more about fostering a teen, contact NOAS at [email protected] or visit https://noas.com/take-the-next-step-with-noas/