News
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.
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.
We're open 24 hours to take your call
| November 30, 2009Protecting children and helping families is our only business at Richland County Children Services. And our business is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Agency's goal is to protect children AND help families in need
| November 2, 2009The No. 1 goal for Richland County Children Services is to work every day to protect and assist local youngsters by providing support and resources their parents and families need to create just those kinds of home environments.
Agency News
Lamb of God Quilt Club donates 72 quilts to Richland County Children Services
5/14/2012
It started with a few scraps of material, a few avid quilters and some extra time. It ended with a great donation of 72 quilts to foster children and other youngsters served by Richland County Children Services.
Upcoming Events
Foster parent training: Children with ADD, ADHD
5/19/2012 - 9:00am
Gerald F. Futty Training and Learning Center
Richland County Children Services Board Personnel Committee meeting6/4/2012 - 4:30pm
Foster parent training: Anger and teens -- an interactive workshop
6/9/2012 - 9:00am
Gerald F. Futty Training and Learning Center