Who We Are
Founded in 1973, the Ohio Association of Child Caring Agencies (OACCA) is a statewide association of child and family service providers that are united together to develop the best care possible for Ohio’s children and families.
We take an active role to ensure that Ohio’s evolving public policy results in a system that is fully integrated, efficient, cost effective and beneficial to those that matter most – Ohio’s children and families. We work closely with ODJFS, ODMH, ODYS, the Governor’s office, General Assembly, and many officials at the county, state, and federal levels.
Our Members
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Each year, thousands of Ohio children must receive out-of-home care or community-based care and treatment services. Our member agencies provide those crucial services, including foster care and adoption, outpatient behavioral health, residential treatment, independent living, and specialized school services.
Many member agencies were founded in the 1800s by citizens concerned for children orphaned following cholera epidemics, natural disasters, and the Civil War. Some were founded in the early and mid 20th century in response to even more children orphaned following the first and second World Wars. More recently, several were founded to add to the array of high quality professional services for families and children, including those who come to the attention of the child protection, mental health, developmental disabilities, and juvenile justice systems.