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TBRI Training

Advocates for Families Empowers Staff to Better Serve Traumatized Youth with TBRI Certification Ashland, Ohio–Advocates for Families, a leading organization dedicated to strengthening families is proud to announce that two key staff members, Tom Roepke and Megan McCarty, have earned prestigious certifications in Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI). TBRI is a cutting-edge approach specifically designed to support children who have experienced trauma. By emphasizing connection, empowerment, and trauma-informed care, TBRI equips caregivers with effective tools to foster healing and build strong,…

Team Spotlight: Mike

-Bachelor’s in Political Science from Wittenberg University -AAS in Hotel, Restaurant, and Fitness Management from the Community College of the Air Force -Lots of education and certifications in my previous roles within the Ohio Air National Guard

Grand Opening

Thank you to everyone who came by last night to celebrate Advocates For Families grand opening of the new building!! We are so blessed to serve such an amazing and loving community. May God continue to bless our families. Special thanks to our awesome Director Catherine Swope and our board members. Thanks to visitors Mayor Matt Miller, Chamber of Commerce, Juvenile Court staff, Appleseed Counseling, along with other local agencies, partners and friends. Thank you to the generous donations to…

Advocates For Families Celebrates New Location

ASHLAND – For the staff, board members and clients of Advocates For Families, the new office at 270 Sandusky Street feels like home. The local nonprofit agency moved there last month, following a turn of events that has left the organization’s leaders feeling deeply grateful, and more connected to the Ashland community than ever before. The narrative involves many members of the community—donors, property owners, the local community foundation, and organization staff, board members and volunteers— each doing what they…

Blessings

The new Advocates For Families building is coming along! Thursday there was a blessing done in the building. Terry Wardle, Bill Ludwig, Tommy Theisen, and John Swope prayed over the building and AFF staff. Community members joined us in writing blessings in the form of bible verses, quotes, prayers, and lyrics. Amazing things are to come! #blessings #amazing #greatthingstocome #advocatesforfamilies

New Building!

Thank you to everyone who has supported, donated, or helped Advocates For Families make this building move possible!! Our move in date is quickly approaching and we are excited for new adventures in the new building!

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!!!

While today is a nationwide day to be thankful we need to remember to be thankful for our blessings year round! We here at AFF wishes everyone a happy Thanksgiving and a safe holiday!!