MANSFIELD — Local technicians at Safelite Auto Glass in Mansfield have assembled and donated 10 skateboards to Richland County Children Services (RCCS) to benefit local youth navigating the foster care system. Safelite Out, the charitable arm of Safelite, has partnered with Foster Love to deliver skateboards to children in foster care, continuing a long-standing collaboration that […]
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Richland Carrousel Park joins ‘This Seat is Waiting’ foster campaign
MANSFIELD — Amidst the familiar calliope music and spinning wooden figures at Richland Carrousel Park, a single stationary chair has appeared, serving a vital purpose for local youth. The historic downtown attraction at 75 N. Main Street is the latest community destination to join Richland County Children Services’ (RCCS) ongoing “This Seat is Waiting” awareness campaign. The […]
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Richland County Children Services celebration set for July 29
MANSFIELD – Join us for the first-ever Richland County Children Services (RCCS) Family Summer Dayz Celebration on Wednesday, July 29, from 3 to 6 p.m. at RCCS, located at 731 Scholl Rd. (Rain date: Thursday, July 30). Bring your family and friends to enjoy this completely FREE event. The afternoon will be packed with fun […]
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‘This seat is waiting:’ Richland County Children Services launches foster parent campaign
Richland County Children Services is launching a community campaign on Monday to address an urgent need for local foster parents.
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Together We Protect Their Tomorrows: RCCS on a year-round mission to keep children safe
MANSFIELD — As April’s Child Abuse Prevention Month comes to an end, Richland County Children Services (RCCS) is reminding the community that this year’s theme – “Together We Protect Their Tomorrows” – is more than a slogan. It’s a promise. “April is a time when we shine a light on the issue of child abuse […]
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Here’s four things you need to know this child abuse prevention month
MANSFIELD — More than 1,455 blue pinwheels are whirling in the wind along Lexington Avenue in front of the YMCA. Each represents a child served last year by Richland County Children Services. April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Here are four things you need to know: Child abuse is not rare At least one […]
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It starts with us: Local leaders call for community wide approach to child abuse prevention
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 […]
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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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Richland County Children Services launches Child Abuse Prevention Month campaign
MANSFIELD — Richland County Children Services (RCCS) is launching its 2026 Child Abuse Awareness Month Campaign, “Together We Protect Their Tomorrows,” a comprehensive initiative focused on strengthening community awareness, promoting prevention, and protecting the thousands of children in Richland County who are affected by or at risk of abuse and neglect each year. The campaign […]
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Valentine’s Day Card Drive for Foster Youths wraps up with heartwarming result
MANSFIELD — The 4th Valentine’s Day Card drive for children in foster care has officially come to an end, leaving behind a powerful reminder of the community’s compassion and generosity. Over the past several weeks, residents, schools, and local groups poured their creativity into crafting more than 6,500 handmade cards, and store brought cards each filled […]