Lucas County Children Services, the county agency responsible for leading the community in the protection of children, is sponsoring another in its ongoing series of “community conversations,” to be held Monday, August 25, 5 to 7 p.m., at the Main Library, 325 North Michigan Street, Room 2.
These free, open conversations begin with the topic of, “Safe Children, Safe Families.” LCCS staff, along with representatives of other community agencies, will discuss many of the concerns that families experience today, and the options that families and caregivers have to prevent child abuse and neglect:
•A presentation led by Katina Bays, deputy director of community engagement for the Ohio Department of Children and Youth. Bays will be sharing important updates that support and strengthen services for Ohio children and families.
•A presentation by local organization, “Standing in the Gap.”
•Family search and engagement, including a new grant-funded position at LCCS.
•Independent Living support for teens.
•Case review.
•Training and development.
•Listening session and Q&A.
•LCCS’ role, and what happens when you call 419213-2273.
•Ways that families can address issues without LCCS intervention.
•How to de-escalate a situation or family conflict. “These community conversations have been very effective in helping community members understand the roles and mandates that LCCS conforms to every day. We remain committed to providing opportunities for the public to better understand the importance of our partnership,” explained Hope Bland, Ph.D., LCCS director of diversity, equity, inclusion and strategy. “The children of Lucas County will benefit from this collaboration.”
Light refreshments will be available. Further meeting information is available at 419-213-3727.
