OH: Family/Father Issues
Ohio mom finds reward in raising adopted daughter with special needs
This month is National Disability Awareness Month, and in Ohio, parents who've adopted kids with special needs say living with a disability isn't …
New Ohio children’s services model aims to promote family healing
A first-of-its-kind social work model aims to provide struggling Ohio families with personalized attention and resources. Mike Kenney - director of …
Child-care crisis mounts in Appalachian Ohio
In Appalachian Ohio, quality child care is increasingly scarce or prohibitively expensive for working families. Even before COVID-19, 60% of rural …
Ohio military and veteran families struggle with caregiving costs
Ohioans who provide care for veterans spend on average more than $1,100 yearly of their personal income on out-of-pocket costs related to caregiving…
Ohio agencies work with churches to strengthen supports for foster children
More than 3,500 foster children are available for adoption in Ohio, and state agencies are connecting with local faith congregations to help recruit …
New advisory board helps Ohio parents increase advocacy
Ohio parents say they're concerned about the childcare crisis, mental health and gun violence, among other issues that have prompted some to join a …
Ohio caseworkers strive to keep families together, reduce trauma for kids
The opioid crisis continues to plaque communities across Ohio, and according to the state Department of Job and Family Services, more than 3,000 Ohio …
Ohio's Foster Care Crisis Forcing Hundreds of Kids to Sleep in Offices
By Cathy Candisky for the Public Children Services Association of Ohio.Broadcast version by Nadia Ramlagan reporting for the Public Children Services …
Rebuild Rural America Act Could Counter Economic Decline in Rural Ohio
Rural Ohio towns could see boosts in economic development projects, and investments in workforce development, emergency preparedness and water and …
More Ohio Foster Parents Working Toward Reunification
June is National Reunification Month, and in Ohio more foster parents view themselves as active players working to reconnect children separated from …
Child Care Crisis a Barrier to Economic Mobility for Ohio Families
Ohio ranks 29th among states in overall child well-being, according to the latest Annie E. Casey Foundation Kids Count Data Book. Child care …
College-Bound Ohio Foster Youths Face Barriers Accessing Resources
Foster youths transitioning to adulthood are being left behind when it comes to college degree attainment and resources. New data from the Annie E…