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April 10 – Judge shares story about her troubled childhood – Lima News
Allen County Common Pleas Court Judge Terri Kohlrieser shares the story of her troubled childhood during the Community For Kids Luncheon.
April 8 – Allen County marks Child Abuse Prevention Month with “Wear Blue” day – Hometown Stations
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month in Ohio, and Allen County Children Services is working to “paint the town blue.”
April 8 – Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month means protecting Perry County's Children together – Perry County Tribune
At Perry County Job & Family Services, our Child Protection division serves as the most visible face of child welfare in our county. But the reality is that no agency, no matter how dedicated, can protect children alone.
April 8 – Wayne County marks Child Abuse Prevention Month – Your Ohio News
Since 1983, April has been designated as Child Abuse Prevention Month in the United States. The designation is dedicated to raising awareness and preventing child abuse.
April 8 – Overdose deaths are plummeting. Here’s what worked. – Washington Post
Efforts to disrupt the supply of fentanyl are paying off. We cannot back down.
April 8 – Pinwheels posted for 889 child abuse and neglect cases investigated in Wood County last year – BG Independent News
This is the 21st year that pinwheels have been displayed for each child abuse and neglect case in the county.
April 8 – Paid family leave can help prevent child maltreatment – Groundwork Ohio
A recent study published in the journal Child Maltreatment, entitled “More than Snuggles: The Effect of Paid Family Leave on Child Maltreatment,” found that paid family leave can reduce home removals by 46 percent, and reports of maltreatment by 14 percent for infants under age 1.
April 7 – Here’s four things you need to know this child abuse prevention month – Richland Source
More than 1,455 blue pinwheels are whirling in the wind along Lexington Avenue in front of the YMCA.
April 6 – Zepf receives $261K to support pregnant, parenting women in recovery – Toledo Blade
Zepf Center is transforming a $260,000 grant into a safety net for pregnant and parenting women living with substance use disorders.
April 5 – Commissioners issue Child Abuse Prevention Month proclamation – The Highland County Press
Highland County commissioners Terry Britton, David Daniels and Brad Roades issued a proclamation in recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month at their Wednesday, April 1 meeting.
April 3 – It starts with us: Local leaders call for community wide approach to child abuse prevention – Richland Source
We are all responsible for preventing child abuse.
April 3 – Geauga County child welfare costs triple as investigations surge – Cleveland Plain Dealer
Child abuse investigations in Geauga County rose sharply in 2025, as local officials say more aggressive early-intervention efforts are identifying concerns sooner—but also placing new strain on an already costly system.
April 3 – Montgomery County reports decline in child welfare cases; local teen’s story reflects importance of stepping up – Dayton Daily News
Cases of child abuse and neglect declined in all categories from 2024 to 2025, with Montgomery County Children Services screening 3,134 reports for review. This is a 12% drop from the year before.
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