The YWCA of Northwest Ohio recognized child care providers serving families across its eight-county region during a special appreciation event Thursday. The agency also highlighted its educational resource programs that provide books, games and learning materials for families, teachers and administrators.
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.
A new Fatherhood Initiative program through West Ohio Community Action Partnership is helping men become stronger parents and role models. The free program offers flexible classes and support services to address challenges like employment, housing and parenting skills.
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month in Ohio, and Allen County Children Services is working to “paint the town blue.”
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.
The West Ohio Community Action Partnership is restarting its free 12-session Fatherhood Program, using a nationally recognized curriculum to help dads overcome barriers and become stronger, more engaged parents.
A $220,000 donation is keeping the West Ohio Community Action Partnership’s (WOCAP) Head Start programs open temporarily after the government shutdown halted funding.
McDonald's Owner/Operators in the Lima area will be raising funds for Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Northwest Ohio and Ronald McDonald House Charities Dayton on August 8.
Increased benefits that were implemented during the pandemic will soon be rolling back to the average monthly amount starting at the end of February. The change is coming not only to Allen County but nationwide. Some people were reportedly getting up to $400 in food stamp benefits, but that number will slowly be scaled back to the normal amount of less than $100.
