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Marsh Foundation Creates Bridges Liaison Position to Work with Emancipated Foster Youth

VAN WERT, Ohio – Bridges is a statewide program administered by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services through a contract with The Child and Family Health Collaborative of Ohio.  As a member of this Collaborative, The Marsh Foundation was given the opportunity to help deliver this program...
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Marsh Foundation Aims to Teach Youth Valuable Life Skills through Independent Living Program

VAN WERT, Ohio – Transitioning to adulthood is one of the most difficult times of a person’s life. It’s even more difficult for youth who are in residential or foster care. Without a parent to travel this journey with, these youth sometimes are lacking the important skills and knowledge needed to...
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Marsh Foundation Hires Additional Foster Care Consultant

VAN WERT, Ohio – In order to meet growing needs at The Marsh Foster Care and Adoption Center, the organization has hired a third foster care consultant. Megan Riemesch, LSW, is excited to join the team and brings with her experience and education that will benefit the youth at The Marsh...
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Marsh Foundation Foster Care and Adoption Center to Hold Informational Open House

VAN WERT, Ohio – Have you ever wondered what it takes to become a foster parent? Do you have questions about the process? Are you concerned you don’t have what it takes? Are you interested in adoption? The Marsh Foundation Foster Care and Adoption Center is holding a free event that can help answer...

Marsh Holds Foster Care & Adoption Center Grand Opening Just Ahead of National Foster Care Appreciation Month

VAN WERT, Ohio – As The Marsh Foundation Foster Care and Adoption division continues to grow, a grand opening and ribbon cutting was held last week at their new location downtown. The Foster Care and Adoption Center, 102 W. Main Street in Van Wert, will now house office space as well as a training...

Marsh Foundation Grateful to Easter Celebration Donors

VAN WERT, Ohio – Again this year, an egg hunt was the highlight of Easter weekend on The Marsh Foundation Campus. It was all made possible by the Shirley Haight family, who sponsored the festivities for the eighth consecutive year. The Easter egg hunt has become an annual tradition on The March...
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New Marsh Foundation Foster Care & Adoption Center to Hold Grand Opening Ceremony and Open House

VAN WERT, Ohio – The Marsh Foundation will hold a ribbon cutting and grand opening ceremony for the new Foster Care and Adoption Center on Thursday, April 26 beginning at 11 a.m. An open house will follow until 1 p.m. The building, located at 102 W. Main Street in Van Wert, has been renovated and...
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Project Believe Donates Christmas Presents to Youth at The Marsh Foundation

VAN WERT, Ohio – For the sixth year in a row, Project Believe has helped to make Christmas a little brighter for youth at The Marsh Foundation. The organization, which originated in 2007, has grown from serving 10 kids at Christmas to 10 entire facilities this year alone. Tammie Rafferty, the...
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Marsh Foundation Ends Year with Holiday Celebration and Graduation

VAN WERT, Ohio – The Marsh Foundation School held its annual holiday celebration before Christmas break. The day included performances by The Marsh School choir as well as 15 individual and group performances. Students were encouraged to choose holiday and winter songs for the audience to enjoy. In...
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Dye Brings Expertise Back to Marsh Foundation to Provide Clinical Care for Foster Children

VAN WERT, Ohio – Beth Dye, LSW, has been a licensed social worker in Ohio for more than 25 years. After obtaining her bachelor’s degrees in social work and psychology from at the University of Bluffton, she originally began her career at The Marsh Foundation and worked there for three years before...