Speakers and Presentations
As a community service, professionals from Franklin County Children Services are available to speak to local groups, schools and organizations. Presentations can be designed to fit a group's program needs. A literature display table can also be customized for your event and may include:
- Adoption, Foster Care and Volunteer Brochures
- Children Services Literature & Brochures
- Parenting Tips in English, Spanish and Somali
Call 614-275-2523 or Email. Please allow 2-3 weeks notice.
Speaking Topics include:
- Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect
- Legal Mandates for Reporting Child Abuse
- Success Stories in Child Protection
- Foster Care Basics
- Adoption Basics
- Volunteer/Mentoring Services
Ted D. Bear
The agency's mascot, Ted D. Bear, is also available to bring the message that Child Abuse is Unbearable. To schedule a speaker or Ted D. Bear, call 614-341-6017 or Email. Please allow 2-3 weeks notice.
Franklin County Children Services is also introducing a coloring and activity book featuring Ted D. Bear. This book is a fun way to teach children how to stay safe. Download and print the book.
Mandated Reporters
FCCS offers training for professionals who are mandated to report abuse or neglect at its 855 W. Mound St. office each quarter. This four-hour training covers how to make a referral, what will happen after the referral is made, and what services are available to children and families. Some professionals are mandated by law to report child abuse and neglect. These mandated reporters include teachers, daycare staff, social workers, school personnel, physicians, dentists, nurses, psychologists, coroners and attorneys. Training certificates with social work provider hours will be available for those who attend the entire session. Click here to register for mandated reporter training. FCCS will provide training at your facility for groups of 15 - 40 participants. For more information or questions about mandated reporter training email here.