MANSFIELD — Tammy Knudson has seen childcare issues from every conceivable angle. None of it’s easy. The 51-year-old Knudson became a teenage mom who dropped out of school at age 16. She raised five children, then returned to school and earned a GED and eventually a bachelor’s degree. Now a social worker at Richland County […]
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Richland County Children Services Family Summer Dayz Celebration set for July 31
MANSFIELD – Get ready for Richland County Children Services (RCCS) first annual Family Summer Dayz Celebration on Thursday, July 31 from 3 to 6 p.m. at RCCS at 731 Scholl Rd. Gather your family and friends for this FREE celebration. Enjoy an exciting afternoon featuring family-friendly activities, live entertainment, food trucks, games, prizes, free giveaways, […]
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Stillwell, McKinley to speak at Richland County Men’s Empowerment Breakfast
MANSFIELD — Richland County Youth and Family Council, in collaboration with Richland County Children Services (RCCS), has announced the lineup of speakers for the upcoming Richland County Men’s Empowerment Breakfast. The event will feature Obie Stillwell, a Madison graduate and former linebacker for Ohio State, as well as an analyst for ABC-6 Football Fever. He is […]
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Richland County Children Services hosts June 11 foster-parent recruitment event
MANSFIELD — Have you thought about becoming a foster parent? This event is for you. Kick off the summer with Richland County Children Services (RCCS) for a FREE family fun event for all ages. RCCS will host a Foster Parent Recruitment Event on Wednesday, June 11, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Children Services at […]
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Aging out of Foster Care is subject of May 9 forum at OSU-Mansfield
MANSFIELD — Richland County Youth and Family Council, in collaboration with Richland County Children Services, is hosting a pivotal event titled “Aging Out of the Foster Care System…What Now?” This forum, scheduled for Friday, May 9, at 11 a.m. in Eisenhower Hall at The Ohio State University at Mansfield, aims to shed light on the challenges […]
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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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Wear Blue Day on 04/09/2025
Wear Blue Day Date: 04/09/2025 Time: 08:00 am-05:00 pm Location: 731 Scholl Road Organizer: Richland County Children Services Cost: Free Contact and more info: brigitte.coles@jfs.ohio.gov http://www.richlandcountychildrenservices.org About the event: Wear Blue Day is an annual statewide event to spread awareness on the important issues of child abuse, neglect and dependency. On this day local businesses, […]
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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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Roseland Neighborhood Christmas Party set for Dec. 17
MANSFIELD — Richland County Children Services (RCCS) in collaboration with Roseland Area Neighborhood Watch President Robert Beatty, the City of Mansfield Parks and Recreation Department, and Maddox Memorial Church of God in Christ, are coming together for the holiday celebration the “Roseland Neighborhood Christmas Party “ for children and families. Maddox Memorial Church Pastor Aaron […]