What a great time to reflect on a family that DCCH was blessed to have joined in their 175-year legacy. Eighteen-year-old Denver, his parents, younger sister, and older brother reconnected with Ron Bertsch Adoption/Foster Care Director, to catch up on what all has happened in life since foster care. Ron knocked on the front door of their Crescent Springs home. The same door he remembered entering nearly thirteen years ago when Denver and sister Darcy first met Todd and Michele Read more...
Another heart-healing and heartwarming story to share. Michael and Kandice Riggins and their son Sam welcomed three more children as a forever part of this terrific family! Liam, Ari, and Nikolai were so excited to have this day finally happen. Celebrating with all their grandparents and relatives, most of whom came from out of state, was extra special. This is a sports-loving family, so personalized baseball jerseys were made and worn, marking the team they have all become! Riding in Read more...
All adoption stories are special but none more than when a young person who once lived in the 24/7 Residential Treatment Ctr at DCCH finds a foster family and then is adopted! Today, Matthew found that FOREVER feeling - knowing he is loved and given all the opportunities he needs. Jerry & Jenny Miles finalized their adoption of this handsome and thriving 15 yr young man. He plays golf, baseball, basketball and loves to fish too. He is excelling in Read more...
The Galbraith family was recently honored and treated by the Jeff Ruby Foundation to a “Fighting Chance Family Dinner”. Trish and Gary Galbraith have been foster parents with DCCH Center for Children and Families for more than a decade. Besides the many children who were loved and cared for temporarily as foster youth, two unrelated teen boys who were once living in the DCCH Residential Program found their forever home after the Galbraith family welcomed them permanently into their lives. Read more...
Reprinted from Aug. 22, 2025 issue of the Messenger An 11-year-old girl received good news! She had been waiting a long time. A foster family chose her and are pursuing her adoption. She was living in DCCH residential for nearly a year. She and other friends in her apartment seek a fighting chance to live a healthier and happier life. The couple inquired about adoption months earlier. They had no children, a mature couple, financially secure, owning a nice home Read more...
Every child deserves to feel safe, loved, and supported. A recent story unfolded at DCCH Center for Children and Families which exemplifies how DCCH continuum of services makes a world of difference. Please watch the 7-minute video about Brian and Joseph to see how DCCH helps create healing and family! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NshxL1juF_k
Raven Whitaker Smith completed her social work internship required for her bachelor's degree from the University of Kentucky with DCCH. Raven's parents, Jason and Marybeth Smith, are prior DCCH parents who fostered Raven, creating their forever family through adoption in November of 2017. University of Kentucky featured Raven in the UK NOW News with a video and written feature story! Take just under four minutes to watch or read about this special young lady! https://socialwork.uky.edu/how-uk-grad-raven-whitaker...
Check out the Messanger for a story from the Director of Therapeutic Foster and Adoption, Ron Bertsch. Ron's story is featured on page 5. Read the full story here
DCCH Foster Adopt Family, Joe and Jess Kues were featured on Spectrum News recently. They are valued and respected! A family DCCH wishes could be cloned 100 times over. They exemplify the love, dedication, and yes even the sacrifices necessary to be great parents. For them it is just following God’s will to live out the Gospel message, caring for children in need. The Kues family stepped up to the role as foster parents and when the circumstances led to Read more...