UMCH Family Services Of Columbus Merges With CHOICES, Inc. Of Dayton

UMCH Family Services of Columbus, Ohio, and CHOICES, Inc. of Dayton, Ohio, merged to form United Methodist Children and Families (UMCF). Under the UMCF alliance, the two organizations' service lines for foster care/services, mental health services, home-based and in-home services, independent living and youth transition services, and adoption will continue, and be strengthened, across Central and Southwest Ohio. Financial terms were not disclosed.

The alliance is built to align missions, staff, and resources to expand comprehensive support for youth and families across the region. For community partners and supporters, the new alliance means, according to the announcement . . .