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We recently released the 2014 annual report for OhioMeansJobs Cincinnati-Hamilton County. This has been a banner year for the agency as we continue to connect Hamilton County residents and employers. A few points to brag about: Second only to Cuyahoga …

Our visitation rooms here at HCJFS are looking much brighter, colorful and kid-friendly lately. Thanks to a generous donation from School Outfitters, the rooms have brand new furniture and toys for the families to use and play with when they …

MORE THAN 120 SCHEDULED TO ATTEND SOUTHWEST “OHIO FOSTERING CONNECTIONS” FORUM TOMORROW Public Policy Discussion to Extend Foster Care Support to Age 21 Includes Legislators, Public & Private Supporters, Youth When:                        Wednesday, July 30, 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon Issue …

Even a dreary day couldn’t wipe the smiles off the faces of Hamilton County foster kids. The Midwest Culinary Institute at Cincinnati State welcomed Hamilton County Job and Family Services on Saturday to host an adoption event for children in …

It’s never too late in life to seek a mentor. Sandra Jones has proof of that. “I have always wanted a mentor in my life – someone to take me to dinner, or to go shopping. That one person I …

Friends, There are a couple of stories in this issue of Update relating to a subject that always burns brighter in my mind this time of year: Our young people aging out of the foster system and facing life on …

Hamilton County Job and Family Services was honored to recognize 50 young men and women in foster care who overcame the odds and graduated from high school. The Celebration of Dreams, which took place on Wednesday, June 18, was held …

“Like a glove.” That’s how adoptive grandmother Addie Jones said her grandson fits into their family nowadays. Hamilton County Magistrate Rogena Stargel last week granted the adoption of Zion Boone-Jones, 15, to adoptive grandparents Addie and Nathaniel Jones. Addie has …

Fifty teens in Hamilton County’s foster care system will bid farewell to high school and say hello to their futures Wednesday at this year’s “Celebration of Dreams” event. The 15th annual event will be held at 6:30 p.m. June 18 …

At 1 week old, Camden met the two men who would change his life. Camden, 2, was Ethan and Dwayne’s first foster-placement after opening up their home. They always had adoption in mind, but were unsure of how long they …