Youth and children's services built for Ohio families, not a template.
Reliance Care Solutions serves children, teens, and young adults in Toledo and Northwest Ohio with CANS assessments, a children's group home, emergency respite placement, day programs, vocational support, and more. Trained staff, structured days, real family relief.
- DODD certified
- Toledo based
- Minority owned
Expanded Care
Expanding Care for Youth and Children
We're proud to announce our expanded youth services and programs, providing comprehensive care and support for children and adolescents in Northwest Ohio. Every program is designed with safety, growth, and individual needs at the forefront.
CANS Assessment
Certified assessments for children using the Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths tool to identify and address each child's unique needs promptly.
Learn moreGroup Home Services
A safe, supportive living environment for children focused on individual needs, personal growth, and overall well-being within a structured setting.
Learn moreEmergency Respite Placement
Immediate support for children in crisis, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment during times of urgent need.
Learn moreWho it serves
Three kinds of families lean on this program most.
Children with developmental disabilities
School-age kids who need a trusted direct support professional during after-school hours, weekends, or extended school breaks.
Often funded by IO, Level One, or SELF waiver
Teens building independence
Skill building for life after high school. Cooking, hygiene, money handling, social practice, vocational prep, and community navigation.
Pairs well with school transition planning
Families who need real respite
Parents and caregivers who need scheduled, dependable breaks without explaining their child's needs to a new face every visit.
Same DSP. Same routine. Every shift.
A complete menu, built around your child or loved one
From day programs to vocational coaching to a nurse line you can actually reach. Mix what you need into one plan, with one team.
Respite Services
Temporary relief for caregivers, so families can rest while their loved ones receive quality, dependable care.
ExploreAdult Day Services (A.M. and P.M.)
Structured morning and afternoon programs offering social engagement, therapeutic activities, and a safe environment.
ExploreCommunity Group Activities
Inclusive outings and group experiences that build social ties, confidence, and real participation in community life.
ExploreVocational Rehabilitation
Skill building and job coaching that help individuals find and keep meaningful employment around their strengths.
ExploreHorse and Animal Interactions
Therapeutic time with horses and small animals that supports emotional healing and personal growth.
ExploreOn-call Nurse Services
Trained RN access for immediate medical questions, oversight, and family peace of mind, day or night.
ExploreNon-Medical Transportation
Safe, reliable rides to appointments, school, and community activities with trained, vetted drivers.
ExploreSkill Building and Life Readiness
Cooking, hygiene, money handling, social practice, and community navigation woven into every shift.
ExploreFamily Coordination
A real coordinator on the other end of the phone, weekly updates, and a plan written with the family, not at them.
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What's included
A real program. Not a babysitting service.
Every shift has a plan, an outcome, and a check-in. Our direct support professionals are background checked, paid through training, and visibly part of the Reliance team in branded gear.
- Structured daily routines
- Community outings and recreation
- Life and vocational skill building
- Homework and school coordination
- Positive behavior and trauma-informed support
- Weekly family check-ins
The training that stands behind every shift
Our staff are trained in Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) techniques to manage challenging situations safely, and Prevention First Steps (PFS) to deliver immediate, trauma-informed support when it matters.
- CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) trained
- PFS (Prevention First Steps) trained
- Trauma-informed care practices
- DODD core competencies certified
- Background checked and drug tested
- CPR and First Aid current
How families pay
Clear ways to fund the Youth Program.
We standardized the list so you know exactly where you stand before the first call ends.
IO Waiver
Individual Options waiver through DODD.
Level One Waiver
Annual caps for personal care, respite, and transportation.
SELF Waiver
Family-directed care for participants who want flexibility.
County DD Local Funds
Approved by your county DD board.
Private Pay
Direct family payment with flexible hours and scope.
How it works
Four steps from first call to first shift.
01
Reach out
Call or request a callback. A real coordinator answers, not a phone tree.
02
Eligibility and waiver review
We confirm your child's waiver authorization and what services are covered.
03
Match and start plan
You meet the DSP before the first shift. The plan is written with you, not at you.
04
Ongoing family updates
Weekly check-ins, real notes after each shift, and a coordinator you can text directly.
Note. Our 48 hour caregiver match guarantee applies to personal care clients. Waiver clients follow the timeline set by your case manager and authorization.
Community and culture
The Youth Program plugs into the rest of Reliance life.
Outings to the Toledo Metroparks, monthly family nights, and seasonal group activities are part of how our team builds trust with the kids we serve. The youth program is not a side service. It is part of the family.
See community lifeStart here
Pre-qualify for IO, Level One, or SELF.
This short intake tells us your waiver, your county, and what your child actually needs. We use it to confirm coverage before we ever pick up the phone, so the first call is useful instead of generic.
- DODD waivers (IO, SELF, Level One) and private pay only
- DODD waivers (IO, SELF, Level One) and private pay only
- Private. We do not sell or share your info.
Youth Program questions
Your next step
Ready to see if the Youth Program is the right fit?
Talk to a real Reliance coordinator. No phone tree, no script. We will walk through your child's waiver, schedule, and goals, then tell you honestly whether this program is the right next step.
Typical response in under 10 minutes during business hours. After-hours messages are returned the next morning.