4801
Ohioans served
56
counties
2773
children
Ohio START in the News
Read what parents are sharing about their experiences with Ohio START.
Parent Interview Report
Ohio START Expands to Four New Counties
Press Release
Zoe Harmon: First Ohio START Graduate in Sandusky County
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Ohio START Becomes First in the Nation to Achieve National Certification
Press Release
Ohio Caseworkers Strive to Keep Families Together, Reduce Trauma for Kids
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Brown County first in nation to be certified for program designed to keep families together
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Our Mission
We approach Substance Use Disorders with compassion, understanding and hope for recovery. We work as a team, supporting and holding each other accountable.
We believe in family, love and redemption.
Our Services
Ohio START Overview
Contact Us
The Ohio START office is located within the Public Children Services Offices at 37 W Broad Street, Suite 1100, Columbus, OH 43215. For information on a local START team in your county, please contact the local Public Children Services Agency (PCSA). For any more information, please fill out the form at the bottom of the page and we will get back to you.
Ohio START Children Services Caseworker
provides intensive case management and partners with family peer mentor to serve families in the program
Ohio START Family Peer Mentor
provides peer support to help families navigate through the child welfare and other systems while also providing hope and motivation to promote healing to keep children safe and families together.
Behavioral Health
partners with the children service agency to streamline services for Ohio START families
START News
Visit our News & Resources page for monthly Ohio START newsletters and local news articles highlighting the program.
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