Exploring Ohio's hidden gems! From picturesque hikes in Hocking Hills to thrilling roller coasters at Cedar Point, there's never a dull moment in the Buckeye State! Share your favorite Ohio adventures below! 🌳🎢 #OhioAdventures #ExploreOhio

📚 Early Intervention (EI) supports parents of children under three with developmental delays or disabilities. EI promotes learning in familiar settings. Each family collaborates with a local team to create an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP).

Kinship care is when relatives or close friends care for a child when parents can't. It offers stability and love in tough times. Let's celebrate kinship caregivers for their invaluable role in providing safe, nurturing homes. 👨‍👩‍👧 #KinshipCare

Simple words of encouragement can boost a child’s self-esteem and enhance their self-worth. 💖 #SmallMomentsMatter #DoWhatsRightForKids

📚✨ Happy National Grade Level Reading Week! ✨📚 Celebrate the joy and importance of grade-level reading! 📖 Let's inspire young readers to explore new worlds, boost skills, and ignite creativity. Every page turned is a step towards a brighter future. #GradeLevelReadingWeek

🤱💕 August is National Breastfeeding Awareness Month! Let's raise awareness, provide support, and promote the benefits of breastfeeding worldwide. Your efforts make a difference! 🌍 #BreastfeedingAwareness

Introducing Parent & Youth Ambassadors! Offering lived experience & swift support for families navigating social systems. Call 844-234-KIDS for help with supports, referrals, & benefit navigation. #ParentAmbassadors #YouthAmbassadors #SupportNetwork

Discover the Ohio Adoption Grant Program! New adoptive parents can apply for a one-time payment, helping provide loving homes to children in need. Learn more about eligibility and apply today! #AdoptionSupport

🌞☀️ Whether you're enjoying the last days of summer vacation, gearing up for back-to-school, or savoring the warm Ohio sunshine, August brings its own charm. What are you looking forward to this month?

🌟 Bridges supports young adults leaving foster care at ages 18-20, offering guidance whether in school, working, in an employment program, or facing medical challenges. Empowering the transition to adulthood! #FosterCare

🌟 Discover Publicly Funded Child Care (PFCC)! 🌟 Eligible parents working, in school, or in job training can get help covering child care costs. Learn more and apply online, in person at your local JFS office, or call 1-844-640-OHIO (6446). #ChildCareSupport

The Ohio Commission on Fatherhood joined @Action4Children's 'Father Up' session on online safety. Chris Vineis of 'Unite for Safe Social Media' and Lt. Gov John Husted discussed key practices to help parents protect kids from tech dangers. #FatherUp #OnlineSafety

🌟 Discover early childhood home visiting services! Whether you're expecting or caring for a new baby, we offer: ▫️ Resources for basic needs ▫️ Parenting and child health advice ▫️ Guidance for healthy pregnancies and early childhood

Parenting is a journey of joy, growth, and learning—for both children and adults. Need support? Call 1-855-OH-CHILD (1-855-642-4453). We're here to help

The Ohio Department of Children and Youth's mission is to promote positive, lifelong outcomes for Ohio youth through early intervention, quality education, and family support programs.

Kindness in schools transforms environments. From smiles in the hallways to supporting classmates, small acts create big impacts. Let's foster kindness and empower students to make a difference every day! 💖 #KindnessInSchools

Happy Kinship Awareness Month! 🧡 This month, we celebrate the strength, love, and support of kinship families. Whether raising a relative's child or supporting close bonds, your role is invaluable. #KinshipAwareness

🌟 Early childhood mental health (ECMH) covers the social, emotional, and behavioral well-being of children from birth to age six. ECMH consultants work with providers to address challenging behaviors and ensure supportive environments. #EarlyChildhood #MentalHealth

Our Maternal and Infant Wellness programs work to eliminate health disparities, improve birth outcomes, and enhance health for women, infants, and children in Ohio. Our goal: to ensure every mom and baby celebrate the child’s first birthday together. #MaternalHealth

📚 September is Attendance Awareness Month! 🌟 Let's mobilize schools, families, and community partners to promote regular attendance. A student missing just 2 days a month is considered chronically absent. Together, we can help our students succeed! 🎓 #AttendanceAwareness