Erie County Children Services

We congratulate Karen as she steps into retirement and leaves a legacy behind at JFS. Karen will be missed, and she was a huge supporter, advocate and resource for our department. Take a moment to read this amazing article that highlights both her compassion and accomplishments. Karen, Erie County thanks you for your dedication and service!

Balconi Ghezzi bows out She's credited with successfully turning around once-problematic agency

Looking to join a great team and make a significant difference? We have one open position.

Erie County Health Department Showed support for Elder Abuse Awareness by wearing purple!

On Saturday make sure to wear purple to show your support for Elder Abuse Awareness day! Send us your picture so we can feature you on our page, so you can be recognized for your support!

We want to thank Tarina Sidoti & her team with Berkshire Hathaway Professional Realty for making two kids birthdays very speical and memorable this month. We appreciate your generosity and kindness!

Help us in raising Elder Abuse Awareness on Saturday June 15, 2024 by wearing purple. 💜

A huge shout out and thank you to Perkins Township Police Department for your generous donation of diapers and wipes to assist the families we work with! We couldn't be more appreciative of your partnership as well as everything you do to help make our community a better and safer place!

Did you know that June is world Elder Abuse Awareness month? An important movement to increase awareness in your own community as well as the many vulnerable adults who experience some form of abuse or neglect. Stand with us and help raise awareness and be their voice!

Erie County JFS will be closed today, Monday, May 27, 2024 in observance of Memorial Day. In the event of an emergency or wish to speak to our oncall staff regarding concerns of child/elder abuse or neglect please call the Erie County Sheriff’s Office.

Earlier this month we held our annual Aiding Children’s Excellence Awards.

Here is the photo gallery from the event:

ACE awards 2024 by sharareh feizkhah

May is National Foster Care month. Our community needs you! Call our foster care specialist to learn more 419-627-4484.

Check out this great article in today’s Sandusky Register on the 2024 ACE Awards which were held last week at Sawmill Creek!

Adults awarded in caring for kids Erie County spotlights those who make a difference for area youth

We held our annual Aiding Children’s Excellence Awards banquet last night. It was an amazing night. Thank you to all those who attended. Congratulations to all of our amazing foster parents, award nominees and award winners!

Here is the photo gallery from the event:

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In recognition of Foster Care Month this May, we extend our gratitude to Erie County foster parents for their unwavering dedication. To learn more about becoming a foster parent, contact our foster care specialist at 419-627-4484.

May is recognized as National Foster Care Month! We could not do what we do without our wonderful foster parents! Thank you to all foster parents, especially our Erie County foster parents who truly make a difference!!

We are grateful for the Perkins Police Department's contributions from their diaper drive. These supplies will greatly benefit families who are in need.

Special thanks again to the Erie County Commissioners for their support and for this proclamation!

Erie County raises awareness on child abuse Commissioners issue proclamation

Come join our team or share with someone who wants to make a difference!

The Erie County Commissioners officially proclaimed April 2024 “National Child Abuse Prevention Month”! Thank you, Commissioners!

Erie County raises awareness on child abuse Commissioners issue proclamation

Thank you to an amazing community turning out in blue to promote child abuse prevention! Also, thank you Sandusky Register and Andy Ouriel for the coverage!

Blue bonds Locals unite, raising awareness for child abuse

Thank you to members of Erie County TEAM Court: Brendan O’Malley, Kelli Jellinger, Mary Bower and Judge DeLamatre for wearing blue!

We are their voice!

April is Child Abuse Awareness Month and today we are to raise awareness of child abuse and neglect. 💙 Every child deserves to live in a home and community that is safe for them.

Here are the hotlines to report suspected child abuse in each of the counties we serve:
Erie County Children Services: 419-626-5437
Huron: 419-668-5281
Lorain: 440-329-5340
Ottawa: 419-898-3688
Sandusky: 419-334-8708
Seneca: 419-447-5011

Sandusky Internal Medicine raised child abuse and neglect awareness today by wearing blue!

Staff at The Meadows at Osborn Park took a stand to stop child abuse by wearing blue today!

Erie County Health Department is wearing blue to help raise awareness of child abuse and neglect.

Thank you Erie County Administrator Hank Solowiej for wearing blue and for all of your support!