References / Testimonials

RESIDENTIAL SETTINGS

"My autistic son has been at Ferncroft (one of OVRS' many residential facilities) for 24 years.  And there's not a day goes by that I don't thank God for the caring people who work with/for Bill.  He is very happy there and considers it his home."   

---  Alice Cook

"My daughter, Karen, came under the care of Ohio Valley Residential Services in 1997. Since then, she has been cared for in a group home where she now has her own very nice, safe, comfortable room in a neat, clean, spacious house. All of the residents of this home enjoy similar living quarters and tasty, home-cooked food.

In addition to her physical care, Karen also enjoys the homelike, friendly environment fostered by the staff. This results in the feeling of a large, friendly family; not at all like an institution. Karen is quite happy and she obviously considers herself to be a member of the new family.

… I can say, without reservations, that the service and support that my daughter has received from OVRS have far exceeded my expectations."  

--- Walter McMichael

"As the father of two sons in the Ohio Valley Residential Services system, I would just like you to know how much I appreciate the wonderful care they are given by your staff and employees. For many years my biggest worry was what would happen to my sons when I was gone. That fear and burden has been lifted from my shoulders due to the caring wonderful employees of OVRS.

I know when I am gone my sons will be in good hands as they are right now.
Keep up the great job everyone at OVRS is doing."

Henry Bang
 

INDIVIDUALS in FOSTER SETTINGS

Jeff E.

"I like living in foster care because I can get along well with my foster mom and roommates. We go a lot of places and we go out to eat and visit with friends and I get to make my own decisions mostly all the time."

George F.

"I like foster care because my foster mom treats me nice and she takes me places and she cooks good food and she don’t yell at me."

Jody G.

"I like it because I get to go more place and learn how to do things that I couldn’t do when I was with my parents. I also get to buy lots more things and go places that I have never been before."

INTERVIEW WITH MIKE V.

What do you like best about living with Bobbie and Dwight?

They are nice.

How long have you been living with Bobbie and Dwight?

2-3 years

What do you like to do?

Go bowling, watch TV, shopping, go out of town.

What have you learned since moving in with Bobbie and Dwight

Learned how to dress; buy things, learned how to control my attitude better; count money; ride the Metro bus.

How do you like living with Bobbie and Dwight?

Good --- like my family.

FOSTER PROVIDERS

Donna M.            

"We all need help, some of us more than others. Many people give back in many ways, this is my way of giving back. I love helping others and in helping those who I have welcomed into my home, I have learned many things about myself and people in general. The job can be challenging, but as people we are all a challenge to someone at some point. So, if you have the opportunity to interact with any of these truly wonderful people, take advantage of it. You never know, you may just be helping yourself."

Helen W.

"I became interested in being a foster provider in 1996. I find the service that I give very rewarding to the clients as well as myself."

Dwight and Bobbie M.

"Mike is like our true son. We have a large family and Mike loves to be part of our family. We are blessed to have him in our lives."

Gwen M. W.

"Foster care means love and commitment.  You have to have love for the people put in your care and a commitment to stick with them, no matter what…. If they want to stay, no matter what the problem is I am committed to work with them to help them live a more fulfilling and independent life. "