News Releases

ATHENS, Ohio - September 23, 2020 – Athens County Children Services announced this week plans to host the33rd Annual Santa Tree Project this year, with a few modifications due to the COVID 19 Public Health Emergency. “With the health and safety of our staff, the families we serve, and our community being our top priority, we have made the sensible decision to not accept physical gifts from the community at our agency, or at the gift return bin that has traditionally been housed at the Market on State,� said Robin Webb, Public Information Officer for Athens County Children Services.

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Note: This story appears in the Wednesday, March 20 newspaper on Page A1.

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Representatives from Cuyahoga and Richland counties spoke on Sept. 7 to Athens County Children Services about two pilot projects set to take place in Athens and surroundings areas.

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ATHENS, OH -April 12, 2017- Today three partner agencies, Athens Court Appointed Special Advocate/Guardian Ad Litem programs, the Athens Child Advocacy Center, and Athens County Children Services hosted a breakfast to honor community members dedicate

ATHENS, OH - October 28, 2016 – In the state of Ohio more than 3,200 children are in the foster care system and available for adoption. More than thirty of them live right here in Athens County. November is National Adoption Month and by unanim

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May is National Foster Care Month, and Athens County Children Services is calling attention to the increasing number of children needing foster care. With more than 100 children currently in care in Athens County, there is a constant need for licensing additional foster homes to provide a nurturing home for local children.

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