The Marion Police Department said Wednesday that they arrested the parents of a toddler after that child overdoes twice on painkillers. On July 24, 2016, officers and detectives responded to Marion General Hospital to investigate a report of an overdose of an 18-month-old female child. Investigators report that it appears the child had overdosed on […]
“Day of Action” planned to create care packs for infants in crisis
June 7, 2016 by
United Way of Marion County is teaming up with organizations and local businesses for this year’s United Way Day of Action on June 21, 2016. They are asking Marion County residents to help collect baby items for Care Packs that will be filled and given to infants and toddlers in crisis situations. These children are […]
Expanded foster care assistance, guardianship laws reform approved by Ohio lawmakers
May 27, 2016 by
During Thursday’s session, the Ohio House of Representatives approved Senate changes to legislation that increases the age for which persons are eligible to receive foster care and adoption assistance. The bill also addresses issues associated with caring for the more than 67,000 juvenile and elderly Ohioans subject to guardianship in the state. House Bill 50 […]
Ohio House votes to expand foster care assistance, effort led in part by Marion representative
December 2, 2015 by
During Tuesday’s session, the Ohio House of Representatives approved legislation that increases the age for which persons are eligible to receive foster care and adoption assistance, as well as addresses issues associated with caring for the more than 67,000 juvenile and elderly Ohioans subject to guardianship in the state. After having passed the House Community […]
Local parents honored as part of National Foster Care Month
May 18, 2015 by
The following column was submitted by Marion County Children Services All children deserve a safe, happy life — including the nearly 510,000 American youth in foster care. Young people in foster care especially need nurturing adults on their side because their own families are in crisis and unable to care for them. Each May, we […]
May is Foster Care Month
May 13, 2015 by
Governor Kasich has recognized May 2015 as Foster Care Month in Ohio, and the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) is encouraging all Ohioans to do something positive for children and teens in foster care. “Ohio’s foster parents provide a safe, loving environment for children in need,” said ODJFS Director Cynthia C. Dungey. […]
More Homes Needed to Care for Marion Children in Need
November 7, 2014 by
The Marion County Commissioners issued a proclamation Thursday recognizing November as National Adoption Awareness Month. With the proclamation, Marion County Children Services honored the Tacketts who adopted three boys last month, but also highlighted the need for more foster and adoptive parents. Josh and Heather Tackett have been licensed foster-to-adopt parents since February 2011. Three […]
Children Services Hosting Annual Pinwheel Play Day
April 24, 2014 by
Many free activities, including games and inflatables, as well as an Easter Egg Hunt with a Disney trip grand prize will highlight the annual Pinwheel Play Day at Marion County Children Services this Saturday, April 26, 2014. The day, which runs from 11:00am to 3:00pm, offers families free activities while highlighting the work of Children […]
Local Officials Applaud Ohio Bill that Would Establish Greater Rights for Foster Youth
January 24, 2014 by
The Ohio House of Representatives recently passed legislation to revise Ohio law pertaining to child custody, guardians ad litem, and foster caregivers, to ensure that minors who are involved with Ohio’s children services agencies are treated just like every child in the state of Ohio. The proposed changes are being welcomed by local child welfare […]
Marion County Children Services Board to Meet
December 5, 2013 by
The regular meeting of the Marion County Children Services Board has been rescheduled for 1:00pm on December 11th 2013 in the Bull Board Room of Maynard Hall at Ohio State Marion. Meetings are held at Marion County Children Services every 3rd Friday of the month at noon unless otherwise posted. 2014 meetings are scheduled for […]
