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Our mission

Richland County Children Services mission statement:

-- Protect children at risk of abuse, neglect or dependency

-- Provide children the opportunity to live in a safe, nurturing, permanent family

-- Strengthen and support families in meeting the needs of children

-- Join with the people of Richland County to provide the services necessary to
protect children, strengthen families and promote well-being.  

About Us

Who We AreOur missionOur VisionOur proud historyOur linksOur IdentificationOur 2011 intake screening statisticsOur 2010 annual report to the communityOur 2009 annual report to the communityOur 2008 annual report to the communityOur 2007 annual report to the communityOur 2006 annual report to the community

Agency News

Annual cost of child abuse, neglect in U.S. is $124 billion

2/2/2012

The total lifetime estimated financial costs associated with just one year of confirmed cases of child maltreatment is $124 billion, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Upcoming Events

Foster parent training: Discipline (Part 1)

2/6/2012 - 6:00pm

Gerald F. Futty Training and Learning Center

Foster parent training: Discipline (Part 2)

2/8/2012 - 6:00pm

Gerald F. Futty Training and Learning Center

Foster parent training: Abuse & neglect

2/11/2012 - 9:00am

Gerald F. Futty Training and Learning Center