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.
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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." |
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
David Morrison
Board President Trustee since 2000 Attorney Morrison & Bindley |
Konrod Morris
Board Treasurer Trustee since 2011 Vice President Peoples Bank |
Shirley Sharp
Trustee Trustee since 1992 Co-Founder House of New Hope |
James E. Sharp
Trustee Trustee since 1992 Co-Founder House of New Hope |
Peggy Stachurski
Trustee Trustee since 2013 Community Advocate Wellington, Ohio |
Virgil Hatch
Trustee Trustee since 2013 Retired Utica, Ohio |
Lewis McNerney
Trustee Trustee since 2017 Pastor Life and Praise Worship Center |
OUR MANAGEMENT TEAM
Brenda Pack
Dir. of Foster Care & Adoptions Team member since 1999 
Shirley Sharp, MA
Executive Director Team member since 1992 |
Rachel Young, LISW-S
Administrator & Chief Operating Officer Team member since 2012 
Kathy Holbrook
Director of Transportation Team member since 2013 |
Ed Sharp, Th.D.
Chief Financial Officer Team member since 1992 |
Glenn McCleese, LISW-S
Dir. Behavioral Health Team member since 2009 |
OUR SUPPORT STAFF
Saundra Armstrong
Reception & Records Specialist Team member since 2004 
Lisa Bowman
Accounting Specialist Team member since 2011 |
Rich Trego
Building & Grounds Team member since 2014 |
Tracy Bartlett
Clinical & Licensing Assistant Team member since 2013 
Mike McNerney
HR & Training Specialist Team member since 2015 |
OUR TRANSPORTATION STAFF
Clara Davis
Transporter Team member since 2016 
Edward Patterson
Transporter Team member since 2018 |
John Macy
Transporter Team member since 2017 
Angel Keeran
Transporter Team member since 2018 |
Mikaela Schlotzhauer
Transporter Team member since 2018 
Ronald Beever
Transporter Team member since 2018 |
Richard Burden
Transporter Team member since 2018 
Kenny Myers
Transporter Team member since 2018 |
OUR TREATMENT FOSTER CARE STAFF
Susan Wilson, LSW
Clinician Team member since 2004 
Grace Dale, LSW
Clinician Team member since 2016 |
Penny Harris, LSW
Clinical Supervisor & Licensing Specialist Team member since 2010 
Kendra Martin, LSW
Clinician Team member since 2017 |
Megan Leamy, LSW, CDCA
Clinician Team member since 2018 |
Barbara West, LSW
Clinician Team member since 2016 |
OUR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES STAFF
Jennifer Neal
PCA Team Leader Team member since 2012 
Catherine Simmons
PCA Team member since 2015 |
Paul Fletcher
PCA Team member since 2012 
Anita Hogan
PCA Team member since 2018 |
James Shumate
PCA Team member since 2012 |
OUR ADOPTION & HOME STUDY STAFF
Jenny Weiss, CDCA
CONSULTANT ADOPTION ASSESSOR & COURT LIAISON Team member since 2007 |
Sherry Doherty
CONSULTANT ADOPTION ASSESSOR Team member since 2014 |
Sarah Piland
CONSULTANT ADOPTION ASSESSOR Team member since 2014 |