About Project Kare

Our Mission

Project KARE brings hope, recognition, and support to children in foster and kinship care, ensuring they feel valued and celebrated while recognizing the families who care for them.

Our Story

Origin

Project KARE is a 501(c)3 non-profit that was created to assist children served by Stark County Children Services. Project KARE came about in the late 1980’s and started with their staff collecting money in a coffee can to help provide Christmas presents for a family the agency was working with that had no gifts for the children.

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Who We Serve

Project KARE is organized exclusively for charitable and educational purposes, more specifically to address the needs of children and families served by Stark County Job & Family Services (SCJFS), Children Services Division.

Project KARE also supports and recognizes SCJFS foster and adoptive parents dedicated to caring for Stark County's most vulnerable children.

Our Leadership

Officers

Stacey Kyle, Chairperson
Lisa Wojack, Vice-Chairperson
Trisha Tipple, Treasurer
Michelle Neisel, Coordinator
Katie Speicher, Foster Parent Liaison
Hannah Griffin, Foster Parent Representative

Board Members

Ashley Brahler-Coleridge
Lori Brown
Quay Compton
Susan Craig
Annette Crawford
Stacy DeChellis
Kelsey DiFrancesco
Lisa Gaetano
Judge Kristen Guardado
Jason Hancock
Jenna Humphries
Tricia Mayle
Joey O'Byrne
Melissa Pitinii
Judge Andrea Scassa
Cassie Tucker
Luann Worstell
Kathy Zurakowski

Honorary Members

Patricia Croskey
Doreen Culver
Patricia Gramoy
Susan Kunkle

Community Partners

Thank you to those who support our mission!

Project KARE at their Foster Parent Banquet | Stark County Jobs & Family Services | Canton, OH, USA

Join Us In Making A Difference

Together, we can bring joy, stability, and hope to every child we touch.

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Explore What We Do

Christmas donation to foster kids at Project KARE / Stark County Jobs & Family Services

Holiday Giving

Spread joy this holiday season by supporting children through gift programs, stocking stuffers, and donation drives. Your generosity brings warmth, cheer, and happiness to kids of all ages.

Give Holiday Joy

Children's Toy Fund, Inc donation toys to Project KARE, Stark County Jobs & Family Services

Birthday Buddies

Make a child’s birthday special with a card and gift, showing them they are remembered and valued.

Celebrate a Birthday

Back to School

Provide school supplies so children can start the year ready, confident, and prepared to succeed.

Support Back to School

Graduating senior recognized through Project KARE, Stark County Jobs & Family Services, RUMO (Rising Up, Moving On) program for graduating seniors

Rising Up, Moving On (RUMO)

Celebrate the milestones of children earning a diploma, GED, or college degree and honor their hard work.

Honor a Graduate

Fall Frolic

Support a festive day of connection and fun for foster, adoptive, and kinship families.

Support the Event

Foster Parent Banquet

Help honor the dedication and care of foster and adoptive parents who make a difference every day.

Celebrate Caregivers

Reverse Raffle

A Reverse Raffle flips the script — the last ticket drawn wins! A fun, lively way to support Project KARE’s mission of bringing hope and joy to local children.

Join the Fun

Wear Blue

Every April help us spread awareness about child abuse prevention. Flood social media with #StarkWearsBlue and spread resources!

Join Our Cause