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:
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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.
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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.
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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 […]
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Many Shades of Pink breast cancer awareness event set for Oct. 12
MANSFIELD — The public is encouraged to join Many Shades of Pink, We ACT, the Cleveland Clinic Cancer Center, Richland County Children Services (RCCS) and Titus 6 in celebrating breast cancer survivors and promoting early detection as part of October Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Many Shades of Pink (MSOP) Breast Cancer Awareness organization, was established […]
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Richland County Children Services opens search for new executive director
MANSFIELD — Richland County Children Services has opened a search for a new leader. Long-time agency employee Nikki Harless, who was selected as the agency’s executive director in 2020, has announced she is retiring, effective Jan. 31.
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Richland County Mental Health Board celebrates Recovery Month in September
MANSFIELD — Sherry Branham-Fonner said she has seen progress in her first nine months as the executive director of the Richland County Mental Health & Recovery Services Board. Branham-Fonner, who received a proclamation Tuesday from the Richland County Board of Commissioners marking September as Recovery Month, said a reorganization effort implemented earlier this year has […]
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Community collaboration fuels Mansfield City Parks annual ‘Summer Camp’ effort
MANSFIELD — Angel Singleton remembers a conversation she had years ago with Deanna West-Torrence, founder and CEO of the North End Community Improvement Collaborative. “Deanna told me about the food desert in this area and that kids and families needed help, especially during the summer when school is out,” said Singleton, the recreation coordinator for […]