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Celebrating over two decades of ministering to the emotional, physical and spiritual needs of Ohio's citizens... young and old... through the provision of compassionate therapeutic services to ensure a brighter future.
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WE ARE...

House of New Hope is a statewide Christian 501(c)3 not-for-profit charitable agency. Our evidence-based and trauma-competent foster care and adoption services are joined by behavioral health and developmental disability waiver services designed to assist at-risk and vulnerable persons across the entire life span who need specialized support to lead successful, meaningful lives.

​As a provider of foster caring services, community mental health services, developmental disability waiver services, and adoption services, we are nationally accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF); licensed by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services; and certified by the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities and the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services.

WE BELIEVE...
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God is vested, deeply and personally, in the plight of the "orphan" - and in all who are defenseless and less fortunate.

We believe that God calls his people to join Him in this, sharing His passion by providing treatment, restoration, and empowerment of children, youth, adults and families.

We believe in the effective integration of the Christian faith and professional practice in all agency services.

We believe that our ministry of providing services in a manner that gives glory and honor to God while also demonstrating respect for religious and cultural diversity is a calling to serve His cause.

We believe that each person has a right to safety, permanency, and well-being through enhancement of his/her social, physical, psychological, educational, and spiritual needs.
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​We believe that every person has a right to be treated with dignity, respect, equality, and compassion.

OUR MISSION...

"It is our mission to demonstrate the love and compassion of Jesus Christ by protecting and enhancing the safety and well-being of persons from all backgrounds and across the continuum of life through the effective integration of the Christian faith and professional practice throughout all agency services."

OUR VISION...

"Our vision is a community where children, adults and families have the support necessary to lead safe and meaningful lives."

Pastor Ed and Shirley Sharp, Co-Founders

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"God had a plan for us. Every day we wake up thankful for the opportunity to serve the needs of our community."
                                               ​~Pastor Ed & Shirley Sharp

While ministering to children and families throughout central and southern Ohio as pastors of River of Life Church in Carroll, Ohio, Ed and Shirley Sharp answered a calling to provide specialized foster care to troubled children and youth who had been removed from their parents due to abuse and neglect. In 1992, after many years as foster caregivers and an equal amount of prayer, the Sharp's made their decision to start a foster care agency that would provide every child an opportunity for spiritual growth in conjunction with the compassionate professional support necessary to heal deep emotional and physical wounds.

Our Team

"Each child and family deserves a focused approach that empowers them for success.  At House of New Hope, each member of the team strives for support, guidance, and high-quality care."
                                                       

At House of New Hope, we believe strongly in a team approach.  Without the support of a team, the mission of helping children and families would be impossible.  When families and staff work with House of New Hope, they quickly realize the difference.  While high-quality, trauma-informed services is at the forefront, it is backed by a strong team approach.    

The team at House of New Hope has a dream that all children and families served will receive the care and love they need during this time of their life.  That they will receive hope!   This is accomplished by the amazing team we have working together to serve them with God's guidance during this chapter of their lives.  

OUR BOARD OF TRUSTEES

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​Konrod Morris
​Board President
Trustee since 2011
Vice President
First Federal Savings
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Shirley Sharp
Trustee
Trustee since 1992
Co-Founder
House of New Hope
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James E. Sharp
Trustee
Trustee since 1992
Co-Founder
​House of New Hope
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Kent Searle
Trustee
Trustee since 2018


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Virgil Hatch
Trustee
Trustee since 2013
Retired
​Utica, Ohio
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Lewis McNerney
Trustee
Trustee since 2017
Pastor
Life and Praise Worship Center
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Dave Stone
Trustee
Trustee since 2018


OUR MANAGEMENT TEAM

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Shirley Sharp, MA
Executive Director
Team member since 1992
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Brenda Pack
​Director of Placement
​Team member since 1999
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Ed Sharp, Th.D.
Chief Financial Officer
Team member since 1992
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Kathy Holbrook
Director of Transportation
​Team member since 2013
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Sharon Simmons, MSW, LSW
Administrator &
​Chief Operating Officer
Team member since 2019
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Penny Harris, LSW
​Director of Foster Care
​Team member since 2010
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Glenn McCleese, LISW-S
Dir. Behavioral Health 
Team member since 2009

OUR SUPPORT STAFF

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 Sheri DeLong
Receptionist & HR
​Team member since 2018
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Lisa Bowman
Accountant
​Team member since 2011
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Tim Pack
Family Resource Manager
​Team member since 2018
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Rich Trego
Building & Grounds
Team member since 2014
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Paula Rize
Records Specialist
​Team member since 2018
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Tracy Bartlett
Clinical & Licensing Assistant
Team member since 2013
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Mike McNerney
Training Specialist
Team member since 2015

OUR TRANSPORTATION STAFF

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Clara Davis
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Team member since 2016
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Amy Patrick
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Team member since 2019
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Bobbi Lambert
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Team member since 2019
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John Macy
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Team member since 2017
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Kenny Myers
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Team member since 2018
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Tim Sears
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Team member since 2019
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Crystal Harding
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Team member since 2019
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Ronald Beever
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Team member since 2018
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Joe Brooks
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Team member since 2019
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Fred Pettit
​Transporter
Team member since 2019

OUR TREATMENT FOSTER CARE STAFF

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 Kendra Martin, LSW
Clinician
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Team member since 2017
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Melanie Craft, LSW
ADOPTION & FOSTER CARE ASSESSOR 
Team member since 2018
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Kaitlyn Shipe, LSW
Clinician
Team member since 2018
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Deena Ware, LSW Clinician
Team member since 2019
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Megan Leamy, LSW, CDCA
Clinician
Team member since 2018
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Maya Leachman, LSW
Clinician
Team member since 2018
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Barbara West, LSW
Clinician
Team member since 2016
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Amy Sickle, BSW, LSW
Clinician

Team member since 2019

OUR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES STAFF

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Jennifer Neal
PCA Team Leader
Team member since 2012
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Barbie Knoll
PCA  Team Leader

Team member since 2019
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Brandi Barzacchini
​PCA 

Team member since 2019
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Paul Fletcher
PCA 
Team member since 2012
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Jill Anderson
​​PCA 

Team member since 2019
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Michelle Dent
​PCA
Team member since 2019
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Matthew  Barzacchini
PCA 
Team member since 2019
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Sarah Mann
PCA 

Team member since 2019

OUR ADOPTION & HOME STUDY STAFF

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Jenny Weiss, CDCA
CONSULTANT ADOPTION ASSESSOR & COURT LIAISON
Team member since 2007
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Sarah Piland
​CONSULTANT ADOPTION ASSESSOR
Team member since 2014
John Swisher, LSW
​CONSULTANT ADOPTION  & FOSTER CARE ASSESSOR
Team member since 2019

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  • Home
  • Our Story
  • Our Services
    • Become a Foster Parent
    • About Trauma-Informed Treatment Foster Care
    • Adoption & Home Study Services
    • Mental Health Services
    • Developmental Disability Services
    • Banquet & Conference Center Rental
  • Our Ministry
  • Donate
  • Contact
  • Career Opportunities
  • Volunteer Opportunities
  • Transportation Request
  • Foster Parent Resources
    • Ongoing Training Calendar & Registration
    • Foster Parent Video Training
    • Adoptive Parent Pre-Service Training
  • Staff Resources
    • Contact Note - Generic
    • ISP - Foster Care
    • ISP Review
    • ISP Addendum
    • Progress Note - Foster Care
    • Staff Training
  • Annual Report
  • Privacy Policy