Who We Are

Back2Back Cincinnati was established in 2018 with the intention of bringing the holistic, trauma-informed best practices of Back2Back Ministries into a US city context for the first time.

Historically, Cincinnati holds a child poverty rate double the national average. Child poverty rates are directly correlated to literacy disparity, heightened incarceration, and developmental trauma.

Why Our Work Matters

Hope doesn’t stand still, even when stories are hard. Back2Back Cincinnati staff implement a holistic approach to comprehensive care as we give attention to the spiritual, physical, educational, emotional, and social needs of each child. Addressing the “whole” of a person is key.

Who We Work With

Children, youth, and families in the 52 neighborhoods of Cincinnati who are walking through hard moments. To date, we have been honored to walk alongside over 150 families as they move toward sustainability.  

Our hope is that every child finds their voice, embraces hope, and pursues a life to the fullest in the context of a safe and healthy community.

Team Members

Chris Cox

Brandy Pendleton, LSW

Dain Jepson

Onice Gray

Julie Goetz, MSW, LSW

Madison Walter

Noraa Hill

Michael Sickles

Chloe Edling

Mark Huffer

Greta Buckenberger

Alexis Wu

Emma Martinez, MSW, LSW

Katie Evans

Patricia Brown

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Release of Information (ROI) Consent

I understand my student’s story and/or my story is ours to share. I understand Back2Back Cincinnati will hold our information confidential unless necessary by law. I realize Back2Back Cincinnati can better serve my student and/or our family when they communicate to other individuals working with my student and/or our family. I give permission for Back2Back Cincinnati to give and receive information in regards to my student(s) and/or myself from Hamilton County Juvenile Detention Center (20/20), Hamilton County Juvenile Probation, Hamilton County Public Defender’s Office, Hamilton County Diversion Court Programs, Hamilton Prosecutor’s Office, and Hamilton County Juvenile Court.
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