News
Ohio Supreme Court Justice praises Richland County foster parents during annual dinner
| May 22, 2011MANSFIELD -- Supreme Court of Ohio Justice Yvette McGee Brown delivered keynote remarks at an annual event May 20 organized to thank Richland County foster parents.
Breakfast with the Easter Bunny a hit with children and parents alike
| April 18, 2011MADISON TOWNSHIP -- More than 150 local adults and children attended the annual "Breakfast with the Easter Bunny" event on Saturday at St. Mary's Elementary School on Ashland Road.
'Pinwheels for Prevention' display represents 2,900 child abuse, neglect investigations
| April 15, 2011MANSFIELD -- With 2,900 blue pinwheels spinning on the hill, Richland County Children Services on April 14 dedicated its annual "Pinwheels for Prevention" community education display.
Richland County commisisoners proclaim Child Abuse & Neglect Prevention Month
| April 12, 2011MANSFIELD -- Richland County commissioners this morning issued a proclamation declaring April to be Child Abuse & Neglect Prevention Month in the county.
8th annual Swim, Bike & Run launches child abuse prevention month
| April 3, 2011MANSFIELD -- More than 120 participants racked up 836 miles April 1-2 during Richland County Children Services eighth-annual 24-hour Swim, Bike, Run event at the Mansfield Area YMCA.
Governor declares April as Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month
| March 31, 2011Governor Kasich on Friday will declare April 2011 Ohio Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month and urge Ohioans to make a difference in protecting children.
Local adoptive parents may be eligible for refundable federal tax credit
| March 30, 2011The North American Council on Adoptive Children is partnering with H&R Block to help adoptive parents determine if they are eligible to receive additional benefits.
Kinship program great benefit to children in need
| March 30, 2011Experts say children removed from their biological parents tend to have better outcomes when they stay with relatives or people they know, than they do in foster care.
Annual 24-hour Swim, Bike, Run set for this weekend
| March 28, 2011MANSFIELD -- Richland County Children Services will stage its eighth annual 24-hour Swim-Bike-Run on Friday, starting at 5 p.m. at the Mansfield Area Y.
Richland County Children Services praised during U.S. Senate hearing
| March 10, 2011Richland County Children Services efforts and achievements were lauded March 10 as part of a presentation in Washington, D.C. before the U.S. Senate Finance Committee.
5th annual 'Rally for the Kids' big success
| February 23, 2011LEXINGTON -- With outside weather looking like spring, 73 local youngsters took to the courts Saturday for the fifth annual Richland County Children Services "Rally for the Kids" tennis event.
Rally for the Kids on Saturday
| February 17, 2011Lakewood Racquet Club in Lexington will be full of smiles and laughter on Saturday as more than 150 youngsters attend the 5th annual "Rally for the Kids" tennis event.
Agency joins in Black History Month Celebration
| February 8, 2011Richland County Children Services was one of many area public service agencies and/or organizations who participated Saturday in an annual Black History Month celebration.
Foster and adoption homes are needed for sibling groups, school age children
| January 3, 2011Richland County Children Services placement division during National Adoption Month. But the need for foster (and adoptive) homes for these groups transcends any month.
Agency director pleased with RCCSB appointments
| December 30, 2010Richland County Children Services Randy Parker said he was pleased Wednesday with the decision by county commissioners to retain two current agency board members, increase the number of board seats from nine to 11 and make appointments to bring the expanded board up to full strength.
Richland County Children Services is hiring!
| December 28, 2010We have immediate job openings at Richland County Children Services for the positions of social worker, agency attorney 2 and human resources assistant.
Government bans drop-side cribs
| December 16, 2010It's the end of the traditional crib that has cradled millions of babies for generations. The government outlawed drop-side cribs on Wednesday.
New advertising campaign shows need for foster, adoptive parents
| December 10, 2010 A new national advertising campaign shows the need for foster and adoptive parents. Click here to see 3 new videos.
Statehouse event brings adoption awareness
| December 1, 2010Child welfare advocates, legislators and community members gathered Nov. 30 at the Statehouse for Ohio Adoption Advocacy Day.
Make it a joyous holiday season: Keep your kids safe from harm at home and away
| November 19, 2010Keep children safe while shopping, traveling during the holidays
| November 18, 2010The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children reminds parents not to let their guard down or be distracted while traveling or attending public celebrations this holiday season.
Start the holidays with RCCS at the parade!
| November 15, 2010Start the holiday season off right on Saturday by joining Richland County Children Services at the 2010 Mansfield Holiday Parade. The annual event starts at 10 a.m.
New photo galleries posted!
| November 2, 2010We have posted two new photo galleries on our site -- from the RCCS Staff Enrichment 5k Run/Walk for the Kids and also our involvement in the annual Mansfield Halloween Parade.
7,000 line up for Mansfield Halloween Parade
| October 28, 2010MANSFIELD -- A haunted house, filled with ghouls and goblins, was the focal point of the Richland County Children Services entry in the 2010 Mansfield Halloween Parade.
Join us at the Mansfield Halloween Parade on Wednesday
| October 25, 2010Richland County Children Services will again have a float in this year's Mansfield Community Club Halloween Parade.
Participants sought for annual "5k Run/Walk for the Kids" on Oct. 30
| October 19, 2010Richland County Children Services seeks participants for the annual "5K Run/Walk For the Kids" on Saturday, Oct. 30.
RCCS has record number of investigations in September
| October 5, 2010Richland County Children Services launched a record number of child abuse/neglect investigations in September, keeping the agency on a record pace for 2010.
Pasta dinner huge success for Staff Enrichment
| October 4, 2010Richland County Children Services Staff Enrichment netted $1,430 on Friday during the group's annual "Pre-Game Pasta Dinner" at the Senior Citizen Depot.
'Pre-Game Pasta Dinner' scheduled Friday in Lexington
| September 27, 2010A "Pre-Game Pasta Dinner" is planned Friday, Oct. 1 at the Lexington Senior Citizen Depot, sponsored by Richland County Children Services Staff Enrichment.
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