Displaying immense faith and trust in God through their journey in the foster care and adoption process, Rachel and Tobias Nathe are exemplary. This devout couple met their twin sons at seven months old, just weeks before the global pandemic changed everything. Rachel and Tobias cared for the boys August and Forrest and ministered to their biological parents for a year and a half. They celebrated when the children returned to their birth parents. During this time Rachel and Tobias Read more...
CONGRATULATIONS to this amazing family! Jeff and Jamie Martin finalized the adoption of their daughter Josie! We are so happy for you all . The family completely surprised her, as everyone met on the Boone County Court House steps. Many of her family and friends joined, including some of her biological siblings who were adopted too. Most special was her entire second-grade class from Calvary Christian School who witnessed the occasion virtually. DCCH team with Denise Govan, President, Ron Bertsch Read more...
CONGRATULATIONS Tony, Amy, and Anthony Pajk welcomed Layla, LaSya, and LaKing into their new forever family! The courtroom was full of love and support from family and friends alike. A record-breaking crowd came to support the Pajk's with 71 people present in the courtroom and 30 entities via Zoom. DCCH team with Denise Govan, President, Ron Bertsch, Foster Care/Adoption Director, and Brittany Powell, Case Manager, Katie Tolbert, Therapist, Rebecca Sammons and Keisha Broering, DCBS Workers were in attendance to support Read more...
Happy Adoption Day to the McGuire family! The McGuire family now happily shares their last name with Kenzie, Kali, Kami, and Ameerah, four sisters who have lived with the McGuires since 2020. This adoption was surrounded in much love and support from so many family members (many from out of state!), friends, and also included the girls' biological grandmother who has remained close to the McGuire family. Kenzie was invited to read a letter she wrote; she finished the letter Read more...
Fort Mitchell, KY, November 9, 2023 – DCCH Center for Children and Families is changing the lives of children through foster care and adoption services. November is National Adoption Month and DCCH Center is changing the lives of children through foster care and adoption services. Here is a story we would like to share with you. “My name is Raven. I am a junior at the University of Kentucky and I am studying to be a Social Worker. Read more...
May is National Foster Care Awareness Month, and the Diocesan Catholic Children’s Home (DCCH), Ft. Mitchell, will be honoring local foster parents with a special dinner and recognition ceremony on May 22 at The Gardens of Park Hills. Two local foster parents, Tobias and Rachel Nathe, will be in attendance. Mr. and Mrs. Nathe are parishioners at St. Anthony Parish in Taylor Mill and are currently serving as foster parents. At a time of great need for Kentucky’s children, they Read more...
Dakota and Julia celebrated the adoption of their three little boys today! The family sported matching shirts claiming April 17th to be Geiman Adoption Day. The three brothers were smiling and hugging all relatives and friends who came to celebrate with them. The extra special piece about this story is that during their fostering journey, Julia and Dakota were blessed with baby Nora. She now has three big brothers to look out for her! Congratulations, Geiman family!
DCCH is proud to announce another adoption finalization. Bradley Allen joined the Duncan family with a big grin and joyous anticipation at the Kenton County Family Court Room. Ever since being placed in their foster home in August 2021, he has been awaiting this day. In the fall of 2018, Gabe and Chasity had joined James and Pearl Duncan when their adoption was finalized. They were all excited to welcome Bradley. Other relatives and friends joined in the celebration as Read more...
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