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    • Foster Care
    • Abuse & Neglect
    • Volunteers-and-Mentors
    • Holiday Wish
    • Black Girl Magic
  • Programs
    • Adoption
    • Client Rights
    • Foster Care
    • Intake & Investigations
    • Kinship
    • Ongoing Case Management
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    • Youth Advisory Council
    • Youth Transition Services
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Events and Campaigns

Franklin County Children Services coordinates many campaigns and events to spread the word about protecting children by strengthening families. In many of these, we collaborate with community partners to make a difference in the lives of all children. Children Services works with corporations, businesses, organizations, and individuals in an effort to prevent child abuse and neglect and to provide opportunities for children.

Social Work Month

Franklin County Children Services hosts various events during the month of March to honor those who make a difference in the lives of thousands of children and families.  

Child Abuse Prevention Month

April is a time to raise awareness about child abuse. If you suspect a child is being abused, call the FCCS 24-Hour Child Abuse Hotline at (614) 229-7000. FCCS participates in several events during this month to educate the public about child abuse prevention, including Wear Blue Day.  

Child Abuse Prevention Breakfast

This annual event highlights child abuse prevention and the accomplishments of social work professionals, client families, youth, and community advocates. Also, college scholarships are awarded to agency youth.  

Volunteer Recognition Reception

This annual event highlights child abuse prevention and the accomplishments of social work professionals, client families, youth, and community advocates. Also, college scholarships are awarded to agency youth.  

Franklin County Children Services and Mayor Andrew J. Ginther's FamJam

Each August Franklin County Children Services presents FamJam - A Family Enrichment Festival. The event features fun activities, refreshments and entertainment from local acts. Families have lots of opportunities for education and fun during this day-long, kid-friendly festival. Vendors and community partners host resource booths, where families can find helpful information. Many offer games, free give-aways and activities. In addition, representatives from local agencies and safety forces are on hand to interact with the crowd. Franklin County Children Services staff provide parenting resources, as well as information about adoption and volunteer programs. The event is free and open to the public. 

National Family Week

National Family Week is a celebration held in November that embraces the premise that children's lives are better when their families are strong. In addition to honoring families, community leaders also receive special recognition for their advocacy and support of families at a celebration reception.

National Adoption Month

November is National Adoption Month which highlights the need for more families to welcome adoptable children into their homes. 

National Adoption Day

National Adoption Day is celebrated across the country as an occasion for recognizing and promoting the need for adoptive families. The adoptions of several children are finalized on this date, thanks to the volunteer efforts of lawyers, foster care and adoption professionals, child advocates and local judges. FCCS marks the occasion with a celebration for the adoptees and their families. 



Click here to learn more about adoption through FCCS

Holiday Wish

For more than 50 years, Holiday Wish has been providing gifts to children in Franklin County who might otherwise not receive anything thanks to donations from corporations, groups and individuals. More than 6,000 children who have experienced abuse, neglect or other difficult home conditions count on the continued generosity of the community to make their holidays joyous each year. Please consider helping to make these children's holiday wishes come true by supporting Holiday Wish.

Call (614) 275-2525 or email holidaywish@fccs.us for more information.


Click here to make a donation online


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