Dont Turn Away, Ohio
June 1, 2008It is uncomfortable to face up to, but in our efforts to turn around Ohio, we cannot continue to turn away from our communities' most severe problems and from the poorest of the poor among us. Families and individuals dealing with serious financial issues; problems caused by domestic violence; addiction or mental health problems are unfortunate realities that don't go away even if they are ignored. Our goal must be to help people through these situations. While challenging even in the best of times, recent failures by the state and federal governments have made accomplishing this goal significantly more difficult. The failure on the part of government to ensure that all families have sufficient income to meet their basic human needs of food, clothing, and shelter has caused holes in the financial safety net to steadily worsen over the years. Our government's failure to prioritize the needs of the poorest of the poor is causing increased hardships among those least suited to survive them.
Endorsed by:
Athens-Hocking-Vinton 317 Board
Athens County Job and Family Services
Athens County Children Services
Hocking County Job and Family Services
Hocking County Children Services
Vinton County Job and Family Services & Children Services
For More Information: See ACDJFS Website
