About Me
Welcome
My name is Kathleen Paydo, I am a foster parent who promotes foster child advocacy in my home and within my community. I am a member of the National Foster Parent Association, the Catholic Writers Guild, and a registered nurse through the state of Ohio. During much of our thirty-five year marriage, Ron and I, along with our four biological children, have opened our home to foster children who have no one to care for them and nowhere else to go. The devastation that abuse and neglect causes have taught us the immense impact parents have on children.
Some of my most recent, professional accomplishments include:
Media Appearances
- May 2025 - Akron Beacon Journal Article on Foster Care
- March 2025 - Witness Testimony for House Bill 7. Ohio State House.
- March 2025 - Hope and Healing Keynote Speaker for International Women's Day
- February 2025 - Pregnancy Help News "Fostering Love and Compassion" Article
- February 2025 - Celebrate Life Magazine "Fostering Love and Compassion" Article
- February 2025 - Wadsworth Ohio Public Library Speaker Series
- February 2025 - Child Guidestone and Family Solutions Counselor Training
- October 2024 - Ohio Child Welfare Training Program Coaching/Recruitment Retreat
- August 2024 - Foster Care Recruitment Akron Rubberducks
- June 2024 - Ohio Child Welfare Training Committee
- May 2024 - Speaker at Light of Life Radio Ministry
- May 2024 - Celebrate Life Magazine - "Fostering Love and Compassion" By Susan Ciancio
- May 2024 - Springs of Love Adventure in Fostering Talk
- November 2023 - Ray Horner Morning Show 1590/WAKR - National Adoption Month
- November 2023 - "National Adoption Day Reminds Us to Protect Children in Foster Care" By Susan Ciancio
- October 2023 - Chatting with Betsy Podcast (Betsy Wurzel) - Listen to Podcast
- September 2023 Guest Speaker at Love Akron Annual Award Event A Christian-based organization working to unify the colors, cultures & congregations of Greater Akron.
- May 2023 - The Beauty of Foster Families Catholic 365 weekly newsletter.
- May 2023 - A Catholic RN and foster parent on why good foster parenting is so important to society - Belifnet.com
- May 2023 Fides Podcast with Jerry Cirino
- May 2023 Speaking Engagement, CASA/GAL Program of Summit County
- January 2023 Anne DeSantis Podcast - Philadelphia
- August 2022 - Catholic Writers Guild Seal of Approval SOA@catholicwritersguild.com.
- June 2022 Wadsworth Public Library Author Talk
- June 2022 Wadsworth Community Radio 97.1
- June 2022 WCTV with Bruce Lorentz
- May 2022 - Overcoming Infertility–The Catholic Way by Susan Ciancio
- May 2022 Ray Horner Morning Show 1590/WAKR
- May 2022 Catholicmom.com article Foster Care Helps Builds a Better Culture of Life by: Susan Ciancio
- May 2022 Fides Podcast with Jerry Cirino
- September 2021 – Interviewed by Channel 5 News about the implications of the COVID 19 pandemic, its impact on foster homes, and the increased demand for social services on mental health and trauma.
- October 2018 – Received the Marian Medallion from the St. Vincent – St. Mary High School Alumni Association for embracing and embodying God’s reign by protecting human rights and promoting peace.
- October 2017 – Received the Father James P. O’Donnell Award from the Cleveland Diocese for dedicated service and outstanding leadership in girls’ religious programs.
- October 2016 – Featured in Northeast Ohio Catholic Magazine with accompanying video about the Catholic faith and its positive impact on the children that enter our home through the foster system.
- October 2016 – Recognized by the Cleveland Diocese with the St. Anne Medal for outstanding service to the spiritual development of Catholic youth.
I am available for speaking engagements. Contact me here for details.
