Jul
23
Anniversary Worth Noting

Ten years ago this year, a group of entities focused on child abuse and its victims came together and created a first-of-its kind operation at Children’s Hospital Medical Center that today includes state-of-the-art diagnostic treatment, prevention and training programs and …

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Jul
16
Not Meeting the Workload? Work Experience Program Could Be the Answer

Just a note that we are looking for businesses, non-profits and others to help our public assistance recipients gain work experience. Becoming a Work Experience Program site enables your business or organization to receive free help with your work, while …

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Jul
12
Avoid a trip downtown

Today I learned about yet-another difficult decision made by a growing number of the people we serve: Do they spend their limited resources on transportation to submit a job application, or on a trip to our downtown office to investigate …

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Jul
08
Helping people better understand our role

In yesterday’s live chat about Medicaid, food assistance and cash assistance, we received a number of good questions from people who may be accessing services for the first time. Some seemed confused about the difference between unemployment compensation and cash …

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Jul
06
Using technology to improve customer service

“This service is incredible. It saves me $7.00 in bus fare. Please pass on accolades to whoever set this up!” This is just one of many positive comments we get from people who take advantage of our live online chats …

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Jun
30
Reaching out to Hispanic population

Counties across Ohio will reach out to the Hispanic population this summer as part of child support awareness activities. It’s estimated that there are more than 50,000 Hispanics in Greater Cincinnati. In Hamilton County, we have begun distributing new brochures …

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Jun
22
Hamilton County JFS Chosen for Innovative New Program

I am excited to say we received notice we are one of 10 new counties to offer an innovative, alternative approach to protecting the children of Hamilton County. The Ohio Alternative Response Pilot Project evolved from the work of the …

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Jun
17
Wonderful Event

Last night’s Celebration of Dreams event was a fantastic success! We celebrated the graduations of more than 50 of our foster youth. It was a fun, inspirational event that left everyone with a smile on their face. Our young people …

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Jun
16
Lead Education Event

Our agency is participating in an important event on Friday that is worth your attention. The Hamilton County Lead Poisoning Prevention Collaborative is hosting an event to educate the public about keeping children free of lead. Childhood lead poisoning remains …

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Jun
14
Celebrating Dreams in 2010

One of the biggest and most joyous events of our year is coming up this week. More than 50 teens in Hamilton County’s foster care system will bid farewell to high school and say hello to their futures at this …

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