OhioDCY children services updates 

Based on an annual evaluation, the University Partnership Program (UPP) 2022-2023 Report offers recommendations for future actions to strengthen the UPP design and future outcomes. To address these recommendations, the UPP Coordinator, in collaboration with the Department of Children and Youth (DCY), will continue to identify opportunities for action in the program's strategic plan to ensure coordinated and integrated provision of quality social work education and training.

DCY updates and guidance letters:

• DCY Guidance Letter 24-004 CAPS LMS
• DCY Update- Deployment Communication Traverse Forms
• DCY Update-ITH Marketing and Recruitment Learning Series

HPIO ACEs webinar

Join the Health Policy Institute (HPIO) on Feb. 28, from 11:30 a.m.-2:15 p.m. for a webinar focused on promoting positive social norms and intervening to Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and lessen harm. Register here. 

Trauma-Informed Care Summit

The 11th Annual TIC Summit is hosted by the Ohio Departments of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OHMAS), Developmental Disabilities (DODD), Health (ODH), and Youth Services (DYS). This event provides space to reflect, adapt and innovate beyond being trauma-informed to providing trauma responsive and competent care. The summit will be held May 8-9. Registration details to come.

Feb. 22 – Examining the state of the child welfare system in Ohio – WOSU Columbus

The child welfare system in Ohio has come under scrutiny following the death of 5-year–old Darnell Taylor.

Feb. 21 – America's addiction crisis: It's not just fentanyl. These drugs play a growing role – USA Today

Illicit fentanyl, the driving force behind the U.S. overdose epidemic, is increasingly being used in conjunction with methamphetamine, a new report shows.

Feb. 21 – Trumbull County Children Services implements new PACT program – WFMJ

Trumbull County Children Services (TCCS) is one of eight county agencies selected to implement the Public Children Services Association of Ohio's (PCSAO) new program PACT.  PACT, which stands for Practice in Action Together, is a new shared practice model developed by PCSAO to begin modernizing Ohio's children services agencies.

Feb. 21 – Eight counties embark on effort to elevate family healing – The Herald

The Public Children Services Association of Ohio (PCSAO) is launching a new shared practice model called PACT, Practice in Action Together.

Feb. 21 – Athens County Children Services adds outreach at Tri-County Career Center – The Athens Messenger

Athens County Children Services (ACCS) recently added another position to its School Outreach Team at the Tri-County Career Center. The School Outreach Team seeks to strengthen families and promote positive school relationships to enhance student wellbeing by increasing access to resources and improving overall student success.

Feb. 19 – What to know to start your week: County JFS selected for new program – Lancaster Eagle-Gazette

Public Children Services Association of Ohio (PCSAO) announced the launch of a new shared practice model, Practice in Action Together (PACT).