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Children in Foster Care need a Hero. Is that hero YOU?

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Helping Families Find Their Rhythm

Life can be Challenging… We’re here for you. At Cadence Care Network, we provide a continuum of outcome-focused and family-centered treatment services helping those we serve to live their best possible life.

Behavorial Health

Behavioral Health can help you find a solution. Our services are designed with the needs of children, teenagers and families in mind.

Foster Care

Our Foster Care programs match patient and caring adults with the most vulnerable children in our community.

Behavioral Health

Cadence Care Network’s Behavioral Health Program offers treatment for children, teenagers and adults experiencing problems with...

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Mood

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Autism Spectrum Disorders

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Foster Care

Cadence Care Network matches patient and caring adults with the most vulnerable children in our community.

Being a foster caregiver provides you with a rewarding opportunity to positively impact a child’s life.

We are committed to supporting our foster caregivers. We provide dedicated 24/7 support, initial and ongoing training, daily reimbursement for the care of children, respite, and access to transportation services for the children in their care.

Cadence News

We are Golden!

Thanks to everyone who voted, we received THREE Gold awards in the 2026 Tribune-Chronicle Readers' Choice awards! Cadence Care Network was named Best Mental Health Provider and Best Charitable Organization, while Cadence Coffeehouse and Creperie was voted Best Coffee Shop.
We’re grateful to the community for recognizing our work and supporting the people who make it possible.

Columbus Leadership Recognized

Congratulations to Sarah Steuer, Chief Operating Officer–Columbus, who was named one of ten New + Notable Nonprofit Leaders in Central Ohio in the 2026 Citywide Charity Guide. Sarah’s leadership has helped expand access to care for children and families across Central Ohio, including growth in Early Intervention, behavioral health support for young children, and programs designed to meet families where they are. This recognition reflects the thoughtful leadership she brings to strengthening services, supporting staff, and improving outcomes across the region.
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Cadence Experts Join the Conversation

Cadence professionals are sharing their experience beyond our walls, joining local news programs and podcasts to discuss youth mental health, caregiving, foster care, and family systems.

Nikita Warfield-Owens, Behavioral Health and Wellness Coordinator, recently joined WFMJ-TV in Youngstown to discuss the importance of Youth Mental Health First Aid.
Watch “Youth Mental Health First Aid” on WFMJ-TV

Anita Godfrey, Director of Foster Care, appeared on the Multiethnic Advocates for Cultural Competence podcast to discuss mental health, caregiving, and family systems within our communities.
Watch Anita's episode of the MACC Mental Health Conversation Series

Sasha Downy, Foster Care Clinical Supervisor in Columbus, joined a panel of counselors on The Dadass Podcast to answer questions and share insight on a range of mental health topics.
Listen to “Your Questions Answered: Counselor Sit Down,” Part 1
Listen to “Your Questions Answered: Counselor Sit Down,” Part 2

Cadence Care Network Earns Four-Year COA Reaccreditation Through Expedited Review

Cadence Care Network has earned another four-year reaccreditation from the Council on Accreditation (COA). The agency qualified for an expedited Pre-Commission Review after receiving no out-of-compliance ratings across COA’s fundamental practice standards.

Accreditation confirms that Cadence meets recognized best-practice standards in both service delivery and program administration.

“This is a huge accomplishment by our team, specifically in light of our program expansion over the last few years. As an organization, we served more children and families, while maintaining the best practice standards in our field! I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to our Board of Trustees, Executive Team, Directors, Supervisors, and Staff who took part in the process” said Chief Executive Officer Matt Kresic. “I am proud to be seated in my chair at the head of this great organization.”

To learn more about COA Accreditation through Social Current, visit social-current.org/coa-accreditation.

Cadence Care Network Expands into Central Ohio with Acquisition of Youth Advocate Services

We’re proud to announce that Cadence Care Network is growing! We've officially expanded into Central Ohio through the acquisition of Youth Advocate Services (YAS)—a respected Columbus-based nonprofit with over 46 years of experience serving children and families. This exciting step forward allows us to build on YAS’s legacy while bringing our innovative, community-based behavioral health and foster care services to even more youth and families.

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FRANKLIN COUNTY FAMILIES! When a child needs behavioral health support, getting connected shouldn't feel overwhelming.Cadence is currently accepting new clients for Community and School Based Behavioral Health services in Franklin County.✔ Youth ages 6 to 17✔ Active Medicaid coverage required✔ Franklin County residents only✔ Any suspected diagnosis or behavioral health challengeFamilies can call our Columbus office at 614-258-9927 to begin the intake process. If Medicaid information can be verified quickly, intake may happen within about two weeks.If you're looking for support, we're ready to help you#franklincounty##columbusohioy#behavioralhealthe#mentalhealthh#CadenceCaresh#CadenceCareNetworkencecarenetwork ... See MoreSee Less
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One way to overcome the smokey smell from our friends up north? Bring A Fresh Wind Catering Youngstown First Social Media Cafe to help us celebrate four years of being the Care Management Entity for OhioRISE in Trumbull and Mahoning Counties! This program has significantly enhanced how we connect families to the supports their children need. To learn more about OhioRISE, please visit cadencecare.org/ohiorise. ... See MoreSee Less
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