MANSFIELD – In a vibrant kickoff to Child Abuse Prevention Month, Richland County Children Services (RCCS) partnered with Malabar Intermediate School for a rally that sparked joy and hope within the community. Held on Tuesday, April 1, this year’s theme, “Doing Things Differently: Believing in Communities,” resonated throughout the event, celebrating the resilience of families and the […]
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Multiple events planned for April’s Child Abuse Prevention Month
MANSFIELD — This month and throughout the year, Richland County Children Services (RCCS) encourages all individuals and organizations to play a role in making Richland County a better place for children and families. We highlight the resilience of families and uplift the vital work being done throughout Richland County to keep children safe and families […]
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8,100 items collected for 3rd annual Valentine’s Card Drive for Foster Youths
MANSFIELD — Youths in the care of Richland County Children Services (RCCS) will have a special Valentine’s Day this year. The 3rd annual Valentine’s Card Drive received more than 8,100 items including cards, candy, and toys from the community. In a county-wide appeal, RCCS, the Mansfield United Lions Club, and the City of Mansfield Parks […]
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Richland County Children Services introduces new executive director
MANSFIELD — The Richland County Children Services Board has announced the appointment of Tara Lautzenhiser as the new Executive Director. Lautzenhiser succeeds Nikki Harless, who retired on Jan. 31 after more than 32 years of dedicated public service. Lautzenhiser will assume her new role on Feb. 3. Lautzenhiser brings to her new role more than a […]
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Richland County Children Services honors and celebrates National Adoption Month
MANSFIELD — November is National Adoption Month, and Richland County Children Services (RCCS), celebrates the families who have grown through adoption and brings attention to the thousands of children with legal permanency goals of adoption who are at risk of aging out of foster care without permanent family connections. This year’s theme “Honoring Youth: Strengthening Pathways […]
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September is National Kinship Care Month
MANSFIELD — September is National Kinship Care Month and Richland County Children Services (RCCS) is recognizing and celebrating all the kinship caregivers – grandparents, aunts, uncles, brothers and sisters, family friends and mentors – who are stepping up for children. Kinship Care is providing children a place of love, hope and safety when they’re own […]
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RCCS, Mansfield United Lions Club annual Valentine’s Card Drive collects 8,000+ items
MANSFIELD — Richland County Children Services (RCCS) and the Mansfield United Lions Club’s Valentine Card Drive has surpassed last year’s total of 4,700 items with this year’s collection of 8,156 items. This marks the second year for the project that was created to show foster youths love with Valentine’s Day cards. The Mansfield United Lions […]
