National Homeless Youth Awareness Month
November is designated as National Homeless Youth Awareness Month (NHYAM). This important recognition raises awareness and promotes action to help young people experiencing homelessness. Organizations and individuals participate in events, supply drives, education, and social media campaigns to highlight the issue and support vulnerable youth. Unlike general homelessness awareness, this month specifically addresses the unique […]
Successful Ride-Alongs
Each October, the Public Children Services Association of Ohio (PCSAO) asks its member county agencies to reach out to their elected representatives and invite them to “ride along” with caseworkers doing the hard job of ensuring the safety of children. The hope is that legislators will become more familiar with the needs of children services […]
Doctors in the House
LCCS is doing its part to ensure that future pediatricians recognize and understand the impact of child abuse even before they begin seeing patients of their own. The agency recently welcomed Dr. Grace Cudjo and Dr. Astha Poudel, pediatric residents from Mercy St. Vincent’s Hospital, for a day-long training with our child welfare professionals. They […]
Protecting Children’s Health
For any number of reasons, children who become involved with Lucas County Children Services may not have had the benefit of quality, consistent healthcare in their past. Their families may have moved a lot, lacked transportation, or were unable to afford medical care. Fortunately, youth whose families do become involved with LCCS receive the important […]
Promoting Safe Sleep Practices Across Lucas County
October marked SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) and Safe Sleep Awareness Month, and Lucas County Children Services (LCCS) has been working hard to educate families on the importance of safe sleep for infants. In partnership with several community agencies, LCCS is committed to raising awareness and providing resources to keep babies safe. “Ensuring infants have […]