News
Annual cost of child abuse, neglect in U.S. is $124 billion
| February 2, 2012The 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.
Visit Richland County Children Services at Black History Celebration
| February 1, 2012Richland County Children Services will again have an informational table on Saturday at the annual community Black History Month Celebration at the Mansfield/Richland County Public Library.
Richland County Children Services posts 2011 intake screening statistics
| January 26, 2012Richland County Children Services has posted its 2011 intake screening statistics, showing annual increases in calls and child abuse/neglect investigations.
Richland County Children Services reviews strategic plan with community leaders
| January 25, 2012Richland County Children Services is successfully following its board-approved, five-year strategic plan while meeting or exceeding most state and federal child welfare standards.
Web site links portal to local, state and national child welfare resources
| January 19, 2012A visit to the Richland County Children Services links page offers Internet portals to a wealth of local, state and national child welfare resources.
Richland County Youth and Family Council seeks grant applicants
| January 19, 2012Richland County Youth and Family Council is requesting applicants for the Ohio Children's Trust Fund to be utilized for Fiscal Year 2013.
More states get chance to experiment with child welfare systems
| December 23, 2011Through Protect Ohio, Richland County Children Services is one of 18 child protective service agencies in the state with permission from the federal government to use certain federal money for foster-care alternatives. More states are about to join the experiment.
You can help make Christmas bright for another 100 local children
| December 19, 2011Richland County Children Services is asking the public to make Christmas brighter for another 100 local children.
Mansfield Association of REALTORS donates to Richland County Children Services
| December 16, 2011The Mansfield Association of REALTORS recently donated hundreds of child care items through its "Duffel Bags for Kids" campaign to Richland County Children Services.
Richland County Children Services honors outgoing board members
| December 13, 2011Richland County Children Services honored outgoing board members Joe Palmer and Connie Hoffman during the final meeting of their long tenure with the agency.
Richland County Children Services responds to county commissioner board appointments
| December 6, 2011The Richland County Children Services administration sent a letter to county commissioners earlier this month regarding agency board appointments.
Importance of Kinship program continues to grow around the USA
| November 8, 2011When Pat Owens brought her daughter and grandson, Michael, home from the hospital 15 years ago, she didn't imagine that she would be parenting again. She was wrong.
President Obama proclaims November as National Adoption Month across USA
| November 2, 2011U.S. President Barack Obama has proclaimed November as National Adoption Month. Here is his proclamation.
Kinship care topic of WMFD-TV "Focus on North Central Ohio"
| October 25, 2011Kinship Care and the Kinship Navigator program were the topics on this week's "Focus On North Central Ohio" television program on WMFD-TV.
Target recalls Children's Frog Masks due to suffocation hazards
| October 24, 2011The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Target Corporation, has issued a voluntary recall on Children's Frog Masks due to suffocation hazards.
Make the 2011 Halloween season safe and fun for everyone
| October 21, 2011Your children heading out to trick-or-treat? Got Halloween parties planned? Here are some tips from the Centers for Disease Control on how to have a safe Halloween season.
5K, Pasta dinner coming up this weekend
| October 17, 2011It's a big weekend coming up for Richland County Children Services with a pasta dinner on Friday night and a 5K run/walk on Saturday morning.
Little Tikes recalling 1.7 million toy workshop, tool sets
| September 28, 2011WASHINGTON -- More than 1.7 million toy workshop and tool sets from toy-maker Little Tikes are being recalled because of choking concerns, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Child abuse, neglect increase linked to national recession
| September 20, 2011An increase in child abuse, mostly in infants, is linked with the recent recession in new research that raises fresh concerns about the impact of the nation's poor economy.
Busy summer over, more fun planned this fall
| September 19, 2011Richland County Children Services just concluded a full summer of community involvement. But a busy fall season lies ahead.
Protect local children as they head back to school
| August 22, 2011With summer ending and the start of school, Richland County motorists need to be proactive to keep children safe as they head back to class.
Here is how parents can protect their children during summer heat
| July 18, 2011It's been a warm summer and this week in north central Ohio promises to be even hotter. Heat-related illnesses are common, yet preventable on hot days.
RCCS huge hit during annual Bicycle Days in Shelby
| July 11, 2011Richland County Children Services was a huge hit this past weekend during Shelby Bicycle Days.
Portable pools dangerous, no matter what their size
| July 6, 2011As families look for easy and affordable ways to cool off during an exceptionally hot, dry summer, a new study is warning about the alarming danger of portable pools.
RCCS brings out 'giant pinwheel' for Miss Ohio Parade
| June 20, 2011With a brisk wind blowing, June 18 was a great day for Richland County Children Services to take its huge blue, metal pinwheel out for a ride.
Parents, please don't forget: Your kid may be in the car
| June 15, 2011It happens every summer. Every time it happens people ask "how?" Thankfully no one has left a child in a hot car in the area yet this summer, but it's bound to happen sooner or letter as summer rolls along.
600 free lunches distributed to local children, families
| June 13, 2011Six hundred free lunches were shared with local children and families in need June 8-10 as Richland County Children Services teamed with several local agencies and businesses.
Hot cars pose serious dangers to children
| June 2, 2011There 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.
Follow these tips to keep kids safe this summer
| June 2, 2011May 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.
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 & neglect2/11/2012 - 9:00am
Gerald F. Futty Training and Learning Center