Family Services
When families have been identified as being in need of services, they are assigned to a caseworker from one of our family
services units.

The caseworker works with the family and community to help mobilize the resources required to strengthen the family unit.
Every effort is made to help the family make positive changes in order to ensure the children remain in a safe environment.

If a child’s safety is compromised, Juvenile Court may order the child’s removal from the home. When that occurs, actions are taken to reduce the risk of harm so the child may be able to return home.

Team A

Laura Somers
Supervisor

Susan Ballard
Caseworker

Peggy Stevens
Caseworker

Darla Evans
Caseworker

Kathi Van Meter
Caseworker

Karen Hynes
Secretary

Team B

Jennifer Hosek
Supervisor

Tara Huffman
Caseworker

Lance Wise
Positrack Caseworker

Kira Schumm
Caseworker

Tyler Stover
Caseworker

June Safranek
Caseworker

Michelle Rawlins
Secretary

Contact Us
Athens County
Children Services
P.O. Box 1046
Athens, Ohio 45701
Ph : (740)592-3061
Fax: (740)593-3880