News
Back to school: Mansfield police ask for motorist caution
| August 24, 2010The Mansfield Police Department has announced officers will be out enforcing traffic violations in and around school areas as a new school year begins.
Need advice on back-to-school safety?
| August 23, 2010It's estimated that 24 million students nationwide start their school day with a trip on the school bus. Whether they walk, ride the bus or travel by car, here is some advice on back-to-school transportation safety.
RCCS investigates 235 child abuse cases in July
| August 4, 2010Richland County Children Services investigated 235 alleged cases of child abuse and/or neglect during July, topping 200 for the 17th time in the last 19 months.
Kid home sick from school? Here's why ...
| August 2, 2010As parents prepare to send their youngsters back to school, here is information on the top 5 reasons kids will miss days during the 2010-2011 school year.
500-plus bags of popcorn bring smiles at Shelby SummerFest
| July 12, 2010SHELBY -- More than 500 bags of free popcorn led to plenty of smiles this past weekend at the annual Shelby SummerFest.
2010 -- Halfway to a new record for investigations
| July 2, 2010The year 2010 may be another record-setting year for Richland County Children Services. The agency launched 239 new investigations into alleged child abuse and neglect during the month of June.
ProtectOhio helps keep Richland County children safe
| June 17, 2010Fewer Richland County children enter the child welfare system, spend less time away from home and are safely reunited quicker with their own families thanks to ProtectOhio.
Richland County Children Services marches in Miss Ohio Parade
| June 14, 2010MANSFIELD -- Almost two dozen Richland County Children Services employees, many accompanied by their own children, participated on Sunday in the 2010 Miss Ohio Parade.
Children Services works to provide free lunches this week for kids
| June 9, 2010Richland County Children Services and three other agencies are combining efforts with Panera Bread and Jones Chips to provide 250 free lunches per day to area children.
New poster boosts 'Choose Your Partner Carefully' campaign
| May 17, 2010A new color poster ready to hit the streets is aimed at promoting the "Choose Your Partner Carefully" campaign.
RCCS, DV Shelter combine at Informed Teens meeting
| May 13, 2010MANSFIELD -- "Choose Your Partner Carefully" was the message Richland County Children Services and The Domestic Violence Shelter delivered Tuesday to a gathering of the CACY Informed Teens.
Follow these tips to keep kids safe this summer
| May 6, 2010May is upon us and that means the carefree warm days of summer are just ahead. Are you ready to keep your children safe this year? Richland County Children Services offers advice on how to have a fun, but safe, summer break.
Hot cars pose serious dangers to children
| May 5, 2010There many dangers that face children, but summer months bring their own added dangers. One common occurrence during this time of the year is leaving children locked inside a parked car.
Agency remains near record pace for child abuse investigations in 2010
| May 5, 2010Richland County Children Services had the busiest year in its 126-year history in 2009 with 2,748 investigations of alleged child abuse and/or neglect. The pace remains the same in 2010.
St. Peter's students release balloons for child abuse prevention
| April 27, 2010MANSFIELD -- Students from St. Peter’s High School released 277 blue balloons on Tuesday, one for every child abused or neglected every 24 hours across the United States.
Swim/Bike/Run results in 24 hours, 828 miles and raised community awareness
| April 26, 2010100 area residents, 24 hours and 828 miles. Those are the numbers Richland County Children Services hopes add up to greater awareness of child abuse and neglect prevention efforts.
'Pinwheels for Prevention' on display in downtown Mansfield
| April 15, 2010MANSFIELD, Ohio -- On a sunny spring morning in downtown Mansfield, 2,748 shiny blue pinwheels attracted community attention to the problem of child abuse and neglect in Richland County.
Web site gives agency another tool in information kit
| April 9, 2010Richland County Children Services uses its Web site to provide valuable information aimed at helping keep children safe and families strong.
March returned as busy month for abuse investigations
| April 6, 2010As area school children returned to the classrooms in March, so did the numbers of children reported as possible victims of child abuse and neglect.
Pinwheels for Prevention makes April return
| April 2, 2010The return of colorful pinwheels to Richland County each April is a clear sign the community is prepared to again commit to the prevention of child abuse and neglect.
Help us celebrate National Child Abuse Prevention Month
| March 22, 2010Richland County Children Services believes prevention is the best hope for reducing child abuse and neglect and improving the lives of children and families. That's why we take the lead role each year to mark April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month.
History of National Child Abuse Prevention Month
| March 22, 2010Increasing public awareness of the need to ensure the safety and welfare of children led to the passage of the first Federal child protection legislation in 1974.
Social workers honored during March
| March 1, 2010Richland County Children Services salutes its caring and committed social workers during National Social Worker Appreciation Month.
Record numbers enjoy 'Rally for the Kids'
| February 25, 2010More than 140 area children registered to participate Saturday in the fifth annual Rally for the Kids sponsored by Richland County Children Services.
Choose Your Partner Carefully
| February 23, 2010“Choose Your Partner Carefully” is aimed at educating area residents on making good selections on whom they bring into their homes and introduce to their children.
2009 was busiest year in agency history
| January 2, 2010In 2009, Richland County Children Services had the busiest year in the 126-year history of the agency.
Ohio gives agency top marks during evaluation
| January 1, 2010In 2009, RCCS was praised by the Ohio Department of Job & Family Services, which conducted its child protection oversight and evaluation of the agency's work.
Agency News
Back to school: Mansfield police ask for motorist caution
8/24/2010
The Mansfield Police Department has announced officers will be out enforcing traffic violations in and around school areas as a new school year begins.
Upcoming Events
Fore Our Children Golf Scramble
9/10/2010 - 11:00am
Pebble Creek Golf Club
Foster parent training: Living with a child with reactive attachment disorder9/11/2010 - 9:00am
Richland County Children Services
RCCS at Bellville Street Fair9/15/2010 - 5:00pm
Bellville, Ohio