Although their efforts supported many community-wide projects and programs, our founders focused on low-income families in the community. They were dedicated to helping families who were struggling to pay for medical care and had limited access to quality doctors. Today, Embracing Futures, Inc. operates as an independent non-profit organization providing orthodontic services for children living in Summit, Portage, Medina, Stark, and Wayne counties.

Our Orthodontic Care Program provides braces for children suffering from severe orthodontic problems, growing up in a poor or working poor family situation, and have been turned down by Medicaid.

Our team of 23 orthodontic offices addresses potential health problems associated with jaw and tooth misalignment issues. While crooked teeth are easy to see, often children may quietly carry emotional baggage that can’t be seen. They can be socially stigmatized, bullied, and discriminated against, all resulting in lack of confidence and low self-esteem. And worse, teeth left untreated may lead to periodontal disease which can increase the risk for atherosclerosis-induced conditions such as coronary heart disease and stroke, complications of diabetes, and adverse pregnancy outcomes in young women.