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My second anniversary as director, July 1, passed quickly. I was so caught up in anticipating the state budget and determining what it would mean for us that I did not get a chance to post something I have been …

I love this article that appeared in our newsletter: Longtime foster mom makes room for one more adoption — her eighth.  What an inspirational person. She works full time and manages to take care of eight adoptive children. Ms. Toler …

Today, I sent the following e-mail to our staff… As many of you know, a state biennial budget for Fiscal Year 2010-2011 (7/01/09 – 6/30/11) has not been approved as of today. Not knowing exactly how the new budget is …

At a time when we are seeing record numbers of clients, the Hamilton County Department of Job and Family Services also faces unprecedented budget cuts. Due to funding reductions, we have been forced to lay off more than a third …

Last night, we had a tremendous celebration for more than 50 of our foster youth who have overcome incredible obstacles to graduate from high school. Our Celebration of Dreams event is always one of the highlights of my year. The …

We just received word that we have won four achievement awards from the National Association of Counties innovative programs that contribute to and enhance county government. The association recognized 500 innovative programs from around the nation, including 13 in Ohio. …

How would you like a chance to get a quick answer to your question about a Hamilton County Department of Job and Family Services program – without making a phone call or coming to our offices? Starting a year ago, …

Every Child’s Hope was a great success. We had more than 100 people stop to learn about foster parenting and the speakers were tremendous. Very inspirational. I really do appreciate those who gave of their time for this event. We …

I’m very excited about an event coming up this weekend called Every Child’s Hope. It could mean great things for our foster children! As many of you know, we have 800 foster children in care on any given day. Yet, …

Back in the fall, JFS’ Family & Adult Assistance section started a new process called Case Banking. With the new process, food stamp and cash assistance clients no longer had specific workers assigned to their individual cases – their cases …