Geauga County Social Services

Supporting self sufficiency and family stability with compassion, dignity, and respect. 12480 Ravenwood Drive Chardon, Ohio 44024 440-285-9141

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Just a reminder that we are moving today! Our old location is no longer open to the public. Please use our new location starting today.

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Happy Monday! Let's make this week a great week.

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Geauga County Job and Family Services is moving! Starting July 14th, our physical address will be: 12611 Ravenwood Drive, Suite 150 Chardon, Ohio 44024.

Please be patient as we take a couple of days to move.

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Have you thought about becoming a foster parent? Please contact us to schedule a time to meet one on one to learn about the process and get all of your questions answered!

#fostercare #adoption #information #virtualmeeting #geaugacounty #chardon #giveourkidsahome

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Geauga County Job and Family Services will be closed Monday, June 20th, in observance of Juneteenth. If you are calling to report child or elder abuse/neglect, please contact the COPEline at 440-285-5665.

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Morning Star is hosting a Bike Rodeo on July 2nd from 10:00am to 1:00pm. Bring your bike if you have one or you will be gifted a bike and helmet on a first come basis.

#whatsouttherewednesday #freebikes #bikerodeo #chardon #freeactivity

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Please contact us if you are looking for ways to support foster children and/or would like to find out more about becoming a foster parent.

#motivationalmonday #fostercare #adoption #geaugacounty #chardon #impact

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Changing a Life, One Foster Child at a Time | Geauga County Maple Leaf: https://t.co/nuROxMR8Ne

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In 2021, the Geauga County Adult Protective Services Team investigated 120 separate reports of elder maltreatment in the county. Reporting elder abuse is an important step toward stopping. Reports are received 24-7 by calling 440-285-9141 or after hours at 440-285-5665.

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June is World Elder Awareness Month. Please consider attending the event on June 22nd put on by Geauga County Adult Protective Services. The event will be capped at 99 people, so if you are interested, please RSVP soon!

#elderabuseawareness #adultprotectiveservices #aps

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Geauga County Job and Family Services will be closed on Monday, May 30th, in observance of Memorial Day. If you are calling to report child/elder abuse, please contact the COPEline at 440-285-5665.

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Our kids need you! If you are interested in becoming a Foster Parent, contact us today via phone [phone]) or email ([email protected]).

#Nationalfostercaremonth #howtobecomeafosterparent #fostercare #adoption #geaugacounty

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The Permanency Planning Team was able to provide a drive by dinner to honor and thank our foster families last night. We were able to provide dinner, flowers, gift cards/certificates, and a fun summer activity bag. We are so thankful for our foster families and all that they do!

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For National Foster Care Month, GCJFS wanted to provide quotes from foster parents. This quote comes from a former foster family who worked with us. The family has fostered 50 children and have adopted 14! We asked them why they became foster parents and this is what they said…

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Windsor Laurelwood is offering a Community Resource Fair on May 21st from 10am to 1pm. If you are interested in increasing your awareness of current mental health and substance use resources, check it out!

#WhatsoutthereWednesday

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The Governor signed an official proclamation declaring May as National Foster Care Month! Please take a look at the proclamation to see some statistics on Foster Care.

#Nationalfostercaremonth

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May is recognized as National Foster Care Month. Throughout this month, we will share some real stories from our foster families and foster children about how foster care has impacted them. We will also use this month to thank our current foster families for all that they do.

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Claridon Community Helps is providing free lunches to children for the summer. There is NO income requirement. Please go to https://t.co/R35euM78lL to learn more and register.

#whatsouttherewednesday #freelunch #communityhelp #geaugacounty

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Foster care may only be temporary at times, but you can be the one to impact a child’s life. If you have an interest in impacting a child’s life, please contact us today to learn more about foster care/adoption.

#motivationalmonday #fostercare #adoption #geaugacounty #chardon

[Geauga County Social Services @GeaugaCountySS]

Our kids need you! If you are interested in becoming a Foster Parent, contact us today via phone [phone]) or email ([email protected]).

#geaugacounty #fostercare #adoption #family #thinkaboutit #chardon #thinkaboutitthursday