MANSFIELD — We are all responsible for preventing child abuse. That was the prevailing message at Wednesday’s rally hosted by Richland County Children Services in honor of Child Abuse Awareness Month. Awareness efforts often focus on recognizing the signs of child abuse and reporting them to local authorities. But local leaders also urged community members to […]
Child Abuse Prevention Month
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RCCS: Drug use in Richland County homes linked to spike in child abuse
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month in Richland County, Ohio and the United States.
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‘Their role is our future’: Local leaders bring awareness to child abuse
2024 Miss Ohio Stephanie Finoti, along with several county leaders, spoke at The Waterford at Mansfield for Child Abuse Prevention Month.
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Ontario, Mansfield agree to Public Health district updates
The main change to the Richland Public Health agreement is decreasing the number of people on the public health board from 12 to five, effective May 1.
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Malabar rally kicks off Child Abuse Prevention Month
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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More than 1,100 cases of child abuse investigated in Richland County in 2024
Richland County Children’s Services saw a rise last year in the amount of physical abuse cases investigated by the agency.
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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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City of Mansfield to start replacing small, aging water mains in 2025, says Bianchi
MANSFIELD — A voter-approved Mansfield water main initiative will begin putting new pipes in the ground in 2025. City Council on Tuesday evening approved the administration’s request to enter into a contract for engineering services related to a water main replacement program. The work will be funded by a four-year, 0.25-percent municipal income tax city […]
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Governor’s office presents Richland County Children Services with proclamation
MANSFIELD — Gov. Mike DeWine has recognized April as Child Abuse Prevention Month in Ohio, issuing a proclamation in commemoration. Tammy Puff, Director of Military and Veterans Relations for Gov. DeWine, presented an official copy of the proclamation to RCCS Executive Director Nikki Harless and DEI Officer La’Shaun Reuer, on Wednesday, April 3, at Richland […]
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Richland County commissioners, judges reach agreement on staff salary issues
MANSFIELD — Richland County commissioners and the Common Pleas Court general division judges reached agreements Thursday to help resolve issues that cropped up four months ago during annual budget discussions. And the steps were taken without adding funds to the court’s 2024 budget — at least as of now — and came after a wage […]