February 2013

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Director's Letter: A Thank You to This Agency's Important Partners

Meet the Children Available for Adoption 

Kiwanis International Donates to Hamilton County Foster Children

The 1,879 Mile Home Visit

Where Are They Now? Don Thomas

Hamilton County Reinstates Foster Youth Advisory Board

Adopt 10-year-old Keira

Keira says she would like to be adopted by both a mom and a dad who like to take trips and play games.
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Potential adoptive parents will be able to meet children available for adoption at a Feb. 23 skating party.

The party will feature roller skating, games with the kids and a meet-and-greet with adoption caseworkers and recruiters.

The children at the party will all be between 8 and 17 years old and are in need of a permanent forever family.

Hamilton County currently has about 190 children available for adoption. The county's Children's Services Division often must take custody of children who are the victims of abuse or neglect and cannot be safely reunited with their families.

Hamilton County hosts periodic recruitment events, such as the skating party, to allow parents to meet the children they are considering adopting in a relaxed and fun atmosphere. It is not uncommon for families to attend an event with one child in mind only to fall in love with another child.

Recent events have included a trip to the zoo and a luau. The Feb. 23 event will be held at Skatin' Place, 3211 Lina Place, Cincinnati, OH 45239.

Potential parents must have a copy of their approved home study or a letter from their agency prior to attending.

Individuals interested in attending the skating party should RSVP by Feb. 20 to Carrie Fiasco at (513) 946-1083 or fiascc@jfs.hamilton-co.org.

To learn more about the kids available for adoption in Hamilton County, please visit www.hckids.org.