Please Excuse Our Mess...
Work crews have begun removing the "island" in the entrance to the ACCS parking lot. They are attempting to keep one side of the entrance/exit open at all times, however, there may be some delays as the crews move equipment and remove debris. Please use caution. If the entrance is going to close for any period of time, we will let you know as soon as possible. Thank you.
Alternative Response Community Forum, May 22nd...
A community forum introducing Alternative Response, a family engagement approach to child protective services, will be held May 22nd at The City Club, 144 S. Main St., Lima, starting at 8:30 am with breakfast. "A.R." is designed to help protect children, ensure their safety and well being by providing needed services that strengthen and support families. We hope you will join us to learn more about this pilot program being implemented in Allen County, that is already a success in 33 other Ohio counties... (More)
Wear Blue to Work Day, April 11th...
More than 200 organizations and individuals took part in the Ohio Wear Blue to Work Day locally. We would like to thank everyone who joined us in raising awareness to child abuse prevention!
Choose Your Partner Carefully...
When choosing a partner, mothers are not just choosing for themselves. They are choosing for their children, too. Your partner has a great influence on your child’s life. Choosing the wrong partner can be, literally, deadly. No matter how much you may love your boyfriend, he may not love your child. It is important that you know the warning signs. ACCS has joined with 75 local organizations for the "Choose Your Partner Carefully Campaign". It is geared toward increasing mothers protective behaviors as well as engaging friends, family and service providers in helping mother make good choices in choosing her partner....Full Story
“When children are removed from their homes and placed into foster care their belongings are often placed into garbage bags. This reinforces the message that they are trash! Unknowingly, the abuse continues. Love Luggage allows every child entering foster care to have their own luggage. This communicates a different message to a child … you are special, you are valued and you are important. The abuse stops.” Full Story
May is National Foster Care Month, a time to honor our foster parents. They play a critical role in the development of foster youth through their nurturing and mentoring. At ACCS we thank our foster families for the love, care, generosity and dedication they provide to the children of Allen County. For more information on how you can become a foster parent call 419-227-8590. You can change a lifetime! 
Scott H. Ferris, MPA, LSW
Levy Committee Has New Treasurer...The Citizen's For Child Protection Levy Committee has a new treasurer. Paul Cira is the AVP/Branch Manager of The Union Bank on Shawnee Road.
New Board Member Appointed...
Allen County Commissioners recently appointed Eunice Malave de Leon, MSW, ACSW to the Children Services Board. Eunice has 23 years experience in the social work field. She is a candidate for a doctorate in education from Nova Southeastern University in Florida.
Phyllis For ACCS(click for audio)
