“Pinwheels for Prevention” April 1st-30th, 2024, the colorful pinwheels will dot the East State Street lawn in front of the Athens County Children Services sign to bring awareness to Child Abuse Prevention Month. The pinwheels are planted by Athens County Children Services staff and volunteers as part of the "Pinwheels for Prevention" campaign, designed to […]
Mark your calendars and save the date! We are returning to Walter Fieldhouse on April 6th for another great day of fun and frivolity for our children and families! Letters to vendors and sponsors will go out this week so be on the lookout if you are an organization interested in participating this year. If […]
13th Annual Athens County WEAR BLUE DAY! Please join us in support of Child Abuse Prevention Month by WEARING BLUE on April 10th, 2024. Take a picture of your office staff, business, family and pets all WEARING BLUE on or before April 10th and we will share them on our ACCS Facebook page!! Get creative […]
The Kinship Care Symposium will be a half-day event at the Athens City Community Center, 701 E. State Street, Athens, Ohio, focused on building awareness of kinship caregiver challenges, sharing available resources in the region, discussing best practices, and addressing policy solutions. Featured speakers include Melissa Lilly, Director of West Virginia State University Extension's Healthy […]
The Athens County Adoptive Families Support Group is for parents who have gone through the adoption process or who are about to. This group's main goal is to connect families created by all kinds of adoption who live in Athens County. Contact Laura Schaeffer, Adoptive Family Caseworker to find out more information. Laura.Schaeffer@jfs.ohio.gov 740-592-3061 […]
Athens County Children Services Board will be holding its regular monthly meeting on Monday, April 22, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. at 14 Stonybrook Drive, Athens, OH. For further information, call Otis Crockron at (740) 592-3061.
In honor and recognition of our local Champions for Children who work tirelessly every day to support, serve, protect and advocate for the children in our community.