Medina County Jobs and Family Services - Family and Children Services

Family and Children Services (FCS) handles abuse and neglect cases of children and the elderly. When FCS receives information on a case, the staff examines it carefully to determine the best solution. The main goal of FCS is to help each family solve their own problems. The goal is to keep the family together and help them create a safe, loving environment.

Sometimes after examining a case, FCS will determine that outside help is needed and will ask the Juvenile Court for permission to step in and intervene. In some cases, taking the children or elderly out of the home and placing them in a new one is the only SAFE alternative.

* Note: ALL Abuse and Neglect referrals can be made to 330-722-9300 ext. 267.

Family and Children Services (FCS) consists of the following services:

Child Protective Services

Foster Care and Adoption Services

Child Care

Adult Protective Services

Here is some additional information that may help you:

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness about child abuse and neglect and encourage individuals and communities to support children and families. Please visit The Child Welfare Information Gateway for more information.

For relatives and kinship caregivers please visit www.KinshipOhio.org. This website is designed to connect you with resources to assist you as you step up to provide safe, familiar homes for children as part of your extended family.
Here is a helpful website link that provides information regarding 'Warning Signs in Children and Adolescents of Possible Child Sexual Abuse.' Visit www.stopitnow.org for more information and resources

For More Information about FCS or other MCJFS programs, please contact us at 330-722-9300.

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