News
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State of the State response: Governor prioritizes all children
April 10, 2024
PCSAO’s Executive Director Angela Sausser, released this statement today in response to Gov. Mike DeWine’s State of the State address.
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Research supports behaviors that lead to better worker, family outcomes
April 07, 2024
“As we launch PACT in eight counties, this research validates the PACT model framework that specific worker behaviors can improve shared outcomes such as increased honesty, dignity, and hope,” Kenney said. “The research helps confirm that PACT can promote healing and relationship building.”
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Annual report presents 2023 successes
April 03, 2024
PCSAO released its 2023 annual report today, documenting a successful year of advocacy for safe children, stable families, and supportive communities.
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Two of four children services levies pass
March 20, 2024
Yesterday’s election featured four children services or related levies, with voters approving two.
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Eight counties embark on effort to elevate family healing
January 25, 2024
Today, the Public Children Services Association of Ohio (PCSAO) is proud to announce the launch of a new shared practice model called PACT, Practice in Action Together.
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In high-turnout general election, 12 of 14 levies pass
November 08, 2023
Yesterday’s general election featured 14 children services or related levies, with voters approving 12.
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Attendees 'build connected future' at annual conference
September 21, 2023
PCSAO’s annual conference wrapped up another successful event today that featured workshops, keynotes, awards and networking opportunities for Ohio’s public child protection community.
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Foster care crisis forcing kids to sleep in offices (Part 3)
July 28, 2023
Ohio is among nine states where child-welfare services are administered by counties and overseen by the state. Advocates say a statewide solution is needed and have asked lawmakers to create a task force to come up with recommendations and aggressively implement them.
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Foster care crisis forcing kids to sleep in offices (Part 2)
July 28, 2023
Last spring, a teen spent a month in Cleveland’s University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital. The youth was ready to be discharged, but the mother, working with child welfare officials, was not able to find a treatment facility and refused to pick up the youth until she could secure a safe option.
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Foster care crisis forcing hundreds of kids to sleep in offices as officials seek solutions
July 28, 2023
Twice in the last year, Zoey, a 16-year-old in foster care, had to spend the night in the Franklin County Children Services office.