Speakers & Presentations

As a community service, professionals from Franklin County Children Services are available to speak to local groups, schools, and organizations. (Currently FCCS is only accepting requests for virtual speaking engagements. In person presentations will resume when possible.) Presentations can be designed to fit a group's program needs. A literature display table can also be customized for your event and may include:

• Adoption, foster care and volunteer brochures
• Children Services literature and brochures
• Parenting tips in English, Spanish and Somali

Call (614) 275-2780 or email. Please allow 2-3 weeks notice.

To request a speaker, click here.

FCCS offers training for professionals who are mandated to report abuse or neglect at its 855 W. Mound St. office each quarter. Some professionals are mandated by law to report child abuse and neglect. These mandated reporters include teachers, daycare staff, social workers, school personnel, physicians, dentists, nurses, psychologists, coroners, and attorneys.

The two-hour virtual training, which is held via Microsoft Teams, covers how to make a referral, what will happen after the referral is made, and what services are available to children and families. Training certificates of completion (no licensure) will be provided to those who attend the entire session. 

Click here to register for mandated reporter training