In Cincinnati today, children are experiencing distress that does not pause, wait, or resolve itself with time. Families navigating instability often reach out for help at the moment they are most overwhelmed, when fear has already taken hold. Right now, Back2Back’s ability to respond is limited by space, not expertise. 704 Elberon Avenue changes that. This building will be a permanent home for trauma-competent care designed specifically for children who need to feel safe before anything else can begin. Without it, too many families remain in distress. With it, fear gives way to trust, and survival gives way to stability.
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To open 704 Elberon Avenue and fully equip it for trauma-competent care, we must raise $7.1 million. This is not a future dream. It is a present decision.
“Cincinnati’s neighborhoods hold extraordinary potential, yet too many families are navigating trauma and instability alone. Children feel these pressures first, shaping outcomes that can last a lifetime. Meeting this moment requires more than temporary fixes.”
-Jacob Samad, Board Chair, Back2Back Ministries
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In this space, this is what you are making possible:
Spaces for caregivers to build community and learn practical tools, while healing their own stories.
Rooms for Theraplay, Occupational Therapy, and family connection through play and trust.
A place where children can regulate their bodies, learn coping skills, and feel safe during big emotions.
Comfortable rooms for confidential meetings, goal-setting, and moments that require care and dignity.
Quiet spaces for tutoring and building essential reading skills.
Partner organizations and community leaders will gather to learn the skills of trauma-informed care and see a practical application of skills in action.
Healing that strengthens families today and changes outcomes for each tomorrow.
Every space is designed to foster felt safety, deepen healing, and remind families they are not alone.
will you help us build the next chapter and not leave a child in distress?
