History
Vision
a commitment to create memories of a good childhood
Clear Creek Farm was a dream of a group of Miami and Shelby county school board members. They wanted to create a home for emotionally or physically orphaned children. They wanted to create a place, a home, to instill values, good common sense needed to become adults for a fulfilling life and for them to have their own memories of a good childhood.
This group felt that positive reinforcement was lacking for those children of abuse, neglect or absent parents. History of abuse can lead to a cycle of repeat for those abused or neglected. For a child to successfully grow, the child needs love, support, understanding and emotional security. Clear Creek Farm was founded to meet those needs of children emotionally or physically orphaned.
Development & Planning
through great dedication and involvement
The organizing group of school board members was instrumental in the 1979 planning and development of Clear Creek Farm along with the dedicated involvement of Paul G. Duke who was a major benefactor. The first home was completed in 1983; and due to its success, a second home was completed in 1987. Originally incorporated in 1980 as Upper Valley Charitable Non-Profit Corp., the program was referred to as Clear Creek Farm; the corporate name was later changed to Clear Creek Farm in 1992.
Leadership & Staffing
providing a loving home
An executive director, a volunteer board of trustees and a dedicated staff operate Clear Creek Farm with the sole purpose to provide a safe, structured home environment where they can develop spiritually, emotionally, physically, mentally, and morally. A place where kids can develop their own pleasant memories--a place called home.
Offers One Program
Lodge Program
A program started in March 2011. In this home, the program is primary focused on accepting adolescents who are in need of intense group home services with a shorter six-month length of stay. This program is a 3 -step process of approximately 60 days at each status level. This home is staffed 24/7 by a rotating pool of House Managers and a Program Coordinator.
Education & Extracurricular
providing opportunties
Our children attend Hardin-Houston Local Schools. They receive extra help as needed with studies or projects by certified tutors twice a week in the home. They participate in extracurricular activities such as baseball, volleyball, track, basketball, cross-country, Muse Machine and marching band. Some participate in other activities such as 4-H, YMCA sports and community sports teams.
Success & The Future
over 300 children helped
The non-profit corporation was founded in 1980; and since the first home opened in 1983, over 300 children have called Clear Creek Farm home. A place "Where a Child’s Heart Finds a Home."
Accreditation
We are licensed by the Ohio Department of Children and Youth
We are accredited by COA (Council on Accreditation)
We operate under section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code
We are QRTP Compliant
We are a non-profit organization, licensed by the State of Ohio Department of Children & Youth, and operating under section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code.