Jun
29
Supporting fathers key to our work

We serve a lot of fathers in the programs throughout our agency. We assist them in feeding their children, help them acquire medical care for their children, assist them in paying child support, and help them find and train for …

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Jun
28
Child victim of heroin hopes for family

A nine-year-old child whose parents were consumed in the current opioid epidemic strives for a normal family life, with help from HCJFS.  Read the story on Cincinnati.com.  If you think you could be #theone to help a child like her, …

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Jun
27
New section chief brings experience from Clermont County

Our new Children’s Services ongoing section chief comes to HCJFS from Clermont County, where she worked for more than a decade. Tina Pocock joined the staff two weeks ago. She oversees five managers and about 19 caseworkers in Family Services …

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Jun
19
Interactive Voice Response system provides case information 24/7

If you have a question about your benefits, you can check our Interactive Voice Response system any time. 

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Jun
15
Foster care cases increasing

Fox19 shares a great story of adoption that highlights the increased need for foster care in Hamilton County. 

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Jun
14
HCJFS fights elder abuse

June is Elder Abuse Prevention Month and a recent story on WCPO.com highlights the ways HCJFS’ helps senior citizens.  Huey Delp is just one of the roughly 500 victims of abuse that we help each year. Friday, June 15 is …

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Jun
12
FAMILY Fund in the news.

Our FAMILY Fund was in the news recently on WCPO.   It’s a great way to help foster children afford the things others may take for granted.  For example, the agency might not have funds to cover a foster child’s expenses …

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Jun
11
A child with special needs gets a mom who will meet them

Karabeth Bolin spent time in foster care growing up and knew she wanted to provide other such children with homes. On Thursday, in a packed Hamilton County courtroom, she officially became the parent of Kaden and Kaiel, two-year-olds she has …

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Jun
06
June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month; Wear purple on June 15

HCJFS Adult Protective Services (APS) is marking Elder Abuse Awareness Month by working to raise awareness of elder abuse and the resources available in Hamilton County to combat it. On Friday, June 15, all Hamilton County residents are encouraged to …

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Jun
05
It’s a Celebration! Hamilton County Honors Foster Youth Who Overcame Obstacles to Graduate High School in 2018

More than 30 young people who persevered through child abuse and neglect, foster care, school changes and many other obstacles to graduate high school will be recognized Thursday night at the community’s 19th annual Celebration of Dreams event. Celebration of …

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