My most recent post mentioned the need for volunteers in our Higher Education Mentoring Program (HEMI). Well, I have more news on that front: the program was chosen as a 2012 Achievement Award winner by the National Association of Counties! …
Read MoreIt has been awhile since I have posted about our Higher Education Mentoring Initiative. We are holding several information sessions in July to recruit new mentors. if you are interested, please put these dates and times on your calendar now: …
Read MoreBelow is my recent Update newsletter column on changes coming to Children’s Services. You can read more news at JFS by subscribing to Update here. Some of you may have read that the Hamilton County Board of County Commissioners …
Read MoreI hope everyone in our community will join me tomorrow in wearing blue to work to help spread awareness about child abuse in our community. So far, we have thousands of county residents who have signed on to the campaign. …
Read MoreOur abused and neglected children had a wonderful holiday this year. For the first time ever, we were able to provide toys to all the children who needed them. We received more than 7,000 toys from the U.S. Marine Corps …
Read MoreVery important changes are coming to the publicly-funded child care program. The state of Ohio has instituted new income eligibility guidelines. Essentially, new applicants must be at 125 percent of the federal poverty level for a family of their size …
Read MoreTha National Association of Counties Magazine carried a wonderful story on our Celebration of Dreams event. I am so proud of our foster youth and so glad they are receiving not only local, but national, recognition for their achievements. Here …
Read MoreEver wonder what you could do to help prevent child abuse and neglect? The Hamilton County Department of Job and Family Services gives you some answers in a free e-book called 10 Tips for Keeping Children Safe.
Read MoreFifteen years ago this month, we were laying the groundwork for a major move from 628 Sycamore St. and other scattered locations to 222 E. Central Parkway. It was, by far, the largest move in the history of the Hamilton …
Read MoreAs I mentioned a couple of posts ago, August is Child Support Awareness Month. The state Office of Child Support recently shared some facts that drive home the importance of the roles that non-custodial fathers and mothers play in the …
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