Annual Report Available As most of you know, child abuse continues to be an unfortunate reality of the times we live in. It's insidious and permeates all levels of society affecting families from generation to generation. But for those of us who advocate, love and care about children, this is one battle that we do not intend to lose. Franklin County Children Services has set some pretty high standards when it comes to protecting children by strengthening families. Each of our guiding principles: We value every child, we honor families, we are child welfare professionals and we value partnerships, are designed to steer us in a direction that lessens incidents of child maltreatment and safely maintains children in their own homes whenever possible. However, guiding principles are not enough unless we see changes in practice and they are mirrored in how we serve our children and families. Children Services has set the bar high for 2008 and beyond. But our children deserve no less. Click here to see the 2008 Annual Report. Franklin County Children Services is the agency responsible for the care and protection of the county’s abused, neglected and troubled children. For more information on adoption, foster care or volunteering, call 614-341-6060.
Safe Havens For Infants If you find yourself or someone you know in a crisis situation with an unwanted or unable to be cared for infant, there is an option that will protect the baby and protect your identity. See more about Safe Havens for Infants here. Abandoning a baby in an unsafe place with no help in sight is never the right decision. Ohio law protects parents from criminal prosecution when they choose a safe alternative for the infant. Franklin County Children Services, along with local hospitals, law enforcement and other medical staff are joining together to help you and the infant. As a community service, professionals from Franklin County Children Services are available to speak to local groups and organizations on this topic. Call 614-341-6017 or Email here.	FamJam 2009: A Family Enrichment Festival Join us August 15 for FamJam: A Family Enrichment Festival. Come to Franklin Park from 11am until 2 pm and enjoy the live entertainment (featuring performers from the Be A Star Talent Showcase, among others), food, festivities, and informational booths. This celebration is held to heighten awareness about the needs of children under Children Services' care. For more information, please call 614-278-5987.
Check Out Our Child Abuse Prevention Video Can't see the video? Click here for the Flash version. Click here for more news and videos.	Graduates Look Toward the Future Click here to see some of the 2009 graduates.     Click here to find out what you need to know about child abuse and neglect.

 

 

 

About Franklin County Children Services

Franklin County Children Services' mission is clear: to provide protection, care and permanency for children who are abused, neglected or dependent.

Children Services is the public agency mandated by federal and state law to protect children and strengthen families.  By being in partnership with more than 100 agencies and organizations, and with the help of over 700 employees, 400 foster parents, 200 adoptive families and 500 volunteers and mentors, the agency is committed to making sure that every child has a safe and stable home. Children Services social workers and support staff work to build stable and supportive living settings for young people, strengthen family life and assist parents in meeting their responsibilities to their children.  Franklin County Children Services is making a difference in the lives of children and families in our community.

 

Each year, Franklin County Children Services helps nearly 28,500 children and their families through prevention, protection, placement and permanency programs.  The agency protects and cares for children in cooperation with parents whenever possible, by providing services to alleviate the problems that led the family to the attention of Children Services. These services include:

• in home counseling and community social and mental health services;
• day treatment,
• therapeutic arts,
• emancipation and volunteer services;
• placement of children in temporary foster homes;
• and other supportive services that enable the family to maintain or resume their role of raising their children.

When parents are still unable to care for their children, Children Services petitions the court for permanent custody and places children in adoptive homes.

 

Children Services is governed by an 11-member volunteer board that establishes policy for the agency. Executive Director Eric Fenner is responsible for agency operations. Children Services is regulated by statutory mandates of the state and federal governments and regulations of the Ohio Department of Human Services. The agency is a member of the Child Welfare League of America and is accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Services for Families and Children. Franklin County Children Services is one of only a few public county children services boards in Ohio and the nation to be accredited. This accreditation means that Children Services meets rigorous national standards regarding quality of services and sound management practice. In 2008, the Council reaccredited the agency.

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