UMCF
Individual and Family ServicesOhio, United States51-200 Employees
UMCF (CHOICES, Inc.) operates in the Ohio-based social services sector, providing foster care, independent living, and home-based services. Its Family & Treatment Foster Care program recruits and licenses foster parents, delivering ongoing support through weekly social worker contact and 24/7 on-call assistance to caregivers. The organization also runs a distinctive Independent Living program for former foster youth ages 17–21, offering apartment-based living and resources to develop self-sufficiency, employment, and educational goals. Home-Based Services focus on family conflict resolution and youth transitions, with the aim of keeping children in their biological homes when possible and aiding juvenile court–affected youth in community reintegration. Founded in 1986 and based in Dayton, Ohio, the nonprofit environment emphasizes targeted support for families and youth navigating foster care and transition challenges. The organization positions itself within the individual and family services industry by combining licensed foster care with durable, community-oriented programs designed to promote stability and independence for youth and families alike. A recent development noted in public sources references the broader Sumco corporate context, though no direct financial relationship is indicated with UMCF.