Adriel Foster Care is recruiting respite foster families to help care for children in protective custody while providing short-term relief for full-time foster parents. The agency says respite care offers a flexible way for families to support children in need without making a full-time fostering commitment.

Allen County Children Services is collecting donations of gently used children's clothing, toys and household items for its 20th annual Un-Garage Sale, which provides free essentials to local families in need. 

Allen County Children’s Services held their annual banquet celebrating foster parents and the work that they do.

Adriel, a long-standing Ohio foster care provider, is opening a new office in Lima to expand services in Allen County. Officials say the move is driven by a continued statewide need for foster parents and child placement resources.

One thing every child needs to thrive in school is food, and a state-wide business hosted a meeting to make sure food is available to every child in Lima City.

Allen County Children Services celebrated its 80th anniversary during the 28th annual Community for Kids Luncheon, honoring individuals and groups dedicated to protecting children. Community leaders emphasized the importance of collaboration and local support in ensuring the safety and well-being of youth.

Judge Terri Kohlrieser shared her journey from foster care to becoming a judge during the Allen County Children Services Annual Luncheon. She encouraged child welfare workers by emphasizing the impact of their work and how perseverance and education can change lives.

Allen County leaders and residents gathered at Lima Senior High School to raise a memorial flag and kick off Child Abuse Prevention Month. Officials emphasized the role of schools and the community in preventing abuse and urged residents to report suspected cases.

Seeing a need in the community, a local service organization stepped in to help families in Lima and Allen County.