I just wanted to make sure you all knew about our employment services chat tomorrow. I know the economy is still taking its toll on this community. The chat is an opportunity for job seekers to ask questions about local …
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There are big changes in store for Ohio’s publicly funded child care system this year. Starting this spring, providers will be paid monthly by the State. They will sign agreements with the State and home providers will begin paying union …
Read MoreTraining for those interested in serving as mentors for Hamilton County foster children seeking to complete high school and further their education has been scheduled for early 2010. Two options are available for the Higher Education Mentoring Initiative (HEMI) training, …
Read MoreIf you can, try to catch the 11th Annual “A Home for the Holidays” Adoption special at 8 p.m. tonight on CBS. The special is presented by the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption and Children’s Action Network. The heartwarming holiday …
Read MoreThe true spirit of this community really shines during the holidays. Our agency has been on the receiving end of much giving this season and I would like to say a public thanks for the support. Every year, we hold …
Read MoreI am thrilled and humbled to have been recognized at today’s WE Celebrate, an awards event honoring women and women-owned businesses for their achievement, innovation, social responsibility and mentoring. More here: http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20091209/BIZ/912100303/Chamber+honors+businesswomen What an inspiring event! There is a lot …
Read MoreFifteen years ago this month, we were laying the groundwork for a major move from 628 Sycamore St. and other scattered locations to 222 E. Central Parkway. It was, by far, the largest move in the history of the Hamilton …
Read MoreI just finished writing my final column of the year for our agency newsletter. I summed up some of the challenges and highlights from 2009. I know it is long, but I thought you might be interested. Here it is: …
Read MoreTomorrow is a big day for our agency and a huge day for five children in our care. Those five children, all victims of abuse and neglect, will officially join permanent, loving families in Hamilton County’s third annual mass adoption …
Read MoreDid you know that Hamilton County JFS’ Child Care staff assists eligible low and moderate-income families across the county with finding and paying for child care? Parents can choose from a list of more than 1,500 home providers and centers …
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