It’s Child Abuse Prevention Month. Our theme this year is “Building Better Childhoods” and speaks to the need for all of us to help children have great childhoods. We’ll be wearing blue on Wed. April 10th to show our support. Join us & tag your images with
#CuyahogaWearsBlue
Multi-lingual staff members are on-site at the Wolstein Center at Cleveland State University to help those that speak different languages: Spanish, French, Mandarin, Arabic, Russian, ASL. Other languages are available through virtual translation.
#MassVaxOH
#Covid19
#Vaccine
Multi-lingual staff members are on-site at the Wolstein Center at Cleveland State University to help those that speak different languages: Spanish, French, Mandarin, Arabic, Russian, ASL. Other languages are available through virtual translation.
#MassVaxOH
#Covid19
#Vaccine
Cuyahoga families with students enrolled in a K-12 public or charter school are eligible for a free computer and hotspot with 2 yrs free internet access. No income requirement. or 216-930-5741
@PCsforPeople
@CleveFoundation
@TMobile
@CuyahogaCounty
Terminal Tower will be lit up purple tonight, May 24th for Foster Care Month Awareness. Call 216-881-5775 or visit to find out how to help us care for the children of Cuyahoga County by becoming a foster or adoptive parent.
@CuyahogaCounty
@TowerLightsCLE
The Cuyahoga County Fatherhood Initiative and the PTSA dads of Shaw High School are looking for 100+ men to help welcome students back to school, Monday, August 22.
@EastCleSchools
Tomorrow is
#MLKDayofService
, are you volunteering? A good suggestion we got is shoveling snow for neighbors who can't.❄️
Tweet us and let us know how you plan on serving tomorrow!
#MLKDay
Cuyahoga families with students enrolled in a K-12 public or charter school are eligible for a free computer and hotspot with 2 yrs free internet access. No income requirement. or 216-930-5741
@PCsforPeople
@CleveFoundation
@TMobile
@CuyahogaCounty
💉Sign up Now!
➡️
☎️Call
@UnitedWayCLE
2-1-1 for registration help and to access free transportation. 🚌
Cuyahoga County is providing free transportation resources. Options include:
•Senior Transportation Center
•Free RTA passes
•Ride share services
Shout out to all of the fathers, stepfathers, foster dads, adoptive dads, uncles, granddads and father figures who walked to school with their kids in support of education!
You all help make Cuyahoga County great, see you next year! 😎🎓📏🎒🍎🏫
#TogetherWeThrive
#FathersWalk
Beginning on the first of the year, the Baby on Board program will be open to all of Cuyahoga County! This important service connects new moms & dads with several resources including an RTA pass! Call 216-658-1355 to learn more about the program!
🏆Al Grimes of the Cuyahoga County Fatherhood Initiative was presented with the Leadership Award at the 100 Black Men in Black Ties Scholarship & Awards Gala this past weekend. Thank you, Al, for all that you do for the fathers and families of Cuyahoga County!
#fathersmatter
Shout out to all the fathers, stepfathers, foster dads, adoptive dads, uncles, granddads and father figures who walked to school with their kids in support of education! You all help make Cuyahoga County great, see you next year!
#neofatherswalk
#Fatherswalk
#dadsmatter
Full room this morning at the 16th Annual Cuyahoga County Fatherhood Conference! We're celebrating fatherhood today, promoting healthy father-child relationships, & more. Info sessions, town hall, great resources/information for community members.
#FathersMatter
@CuyahogaCounty
Get free at-home COVID-19 tests!
Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order 4 free at-home COVID-19 tests. The tests are completely free. Orders will usually ship in 7-12 days. No fees, no shipping.
Early voting begins October 6th and ends November 2nd. There are Saturday and Sunday hours for your convenience. Free parking is available and it is right on the HealthLine on Euclid Ave. See the link below for more information.
#YourVoteYourVoice
For every person not counted in Cuyahoga County, $1,814 is lost in federal funding for programs like education, roads, healthcare and social services. Go to or call 844-330-2020 to make sure you are counted.
Getting a new backpack full of school supplies is exciting and helps kids feel more prepared for school. Help share that feeling by joining our
#BackpackChallenge
!
Our County Executive Chris Ronayne joined us to kick off our Cuyahoga Heros walk. April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month and everyone can be a Hero for children in Cuyahoga County!
Voting is your voice, let it be heard 📣! Our voter registration drive w/
@CleFoodBank
is tomorrow Sept 25th from 11:30am-1pm at the Garden Valley food Pantry.
🗳Remember you must be registered to vote by Oct 9th to vote in the next election.
#votingmatters
#togetherwethrive
Thank a Nurse! May is National Nurses Month, let’s take time to
#ThankANurse
for the amazing work they do. Throughout May we will be highlighting the team of skilled and dedicated nurses at DSAS, so keep an eye on our feed!
#NationalNursesMonth
The Division of Children and Family Services is seeking donors for their holiday programs. Help bring some holiday cheer to a family in need, or children and teens in foster care. Go to this site for more details: ⛄
#TogetherWeThrive
#HopeForTheHolidays
Pop-up Vaccine Clinic at Elizabeth Baptist Church Saturday 2/19, 10am-2pm, co-hosted by
@TheCentersOhio
and Greater CLE Congregations.
Ages 5+, with very helpful and unique incentives! 💵
To register, call Elizabeth Baptist Church: 216-429-2922 or The Centers: 216-325-9355.
Sign Up Now!
Ohio’s Mass Vax Clinic @ Wolstein Center starts March 17, 2021.
Sign up for a free
#COVID19
vaccine at
Need a ride?
☎️Call United Way of Greater Cleveland 211 for registration help and to access free transportation.
Reentry week kicks off this coming Monday, April 27th! This year the Office of Reentry and its community partners are doing things differently by hosting Reentry Week events virtually! 📱💻
🔗You can view a schedule of events here:
#ReEntryWeek2020
Men: Let’s start a movement for better health! You’ll find strength in numbers at this year’s
@metrohealthCLE
Men’s Health Fair. Take advantage of over 30 free health screenings. It all happens on April 27! Register today at
Join the Office of Reentry for our Central Surge Neighborhood Resource Fair Saturday, March 26, 2022 10am -2pm at the Friendly Inn Settlement.
We are bringing the chance for a fresh start and community resources right to you!
#reentryresources
#centralsurge
#expungementincentral
Add a layer of preparedness by signing up for local notifications about emergency situations, water boil alerts, safety messages, and more!
Sign up Cuyahoga County ReadyNotify:
No matter if you're a foster dad, adoptive dad or bio dad, we love all your corny jokes! This Fathers Day and every day we celebrate all dads who make our community great. Happy Father's Day to all Cuyahoga Dads!
#TogetherWeThrive
Are you a new mom and need some help? Call 216-658-1355 for the Baby on Board program. Developed by the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority and the Ohio Equity Institute, this program offers services like family healthcare, mental health support and an RTA pass!
@GCRTA
We are here at the 🎡
@cuyfair
! Make sure you stop by and say 👋 hello! We have county resources to share with you from JFS, DCFS, Senior & Adult Services, Treasury Dept, Consumer Affairs, Child Support, and more! Can't wait to meet you! 😀
#TogetherWeThrive
#CuyahogaCounty
It’s the most wonderful time of the year!
Tonight
@Johnhenson31
and
@_Alvo_
hosted a private holiday party for families from
@CuyahogaHHS
' Adopt-a-Family program to culminate the annual Cavs Toy Drive, presented by
@Lexus
, as part of Cavs Season of Giving!
🍽️🎁🪀🎄❤️
#CavsCare
Did you know that less than 20% of the eligible voting population shows up to vote in major cities? "The way you show up in democracy is voting"
#youthvotesmatter
#yvm2018
Shout out to all the Dads, father figures & families that participated this morning across the community supporting education during the
#fatherswalk
🎒🏫
here is a segment from this years walk:
@CuyahogaCounty
#fatherswalk2018
Anyone needing shelter can call the Coordinated Intake line at 216-674-6700, or call 211 after hours.
Amid COVID-19 restrictions, sheltering the Cleveland area homeless population a concern as frigid temps approach
2023 Cuyahoga County Family Fun Day
Family Fun Day is back!
Join us on Public Square for fun activities, great resources from our county agencies and partners, and backpacks with schools supplies (limited availability).
Join us Thursday, August 4th, 10:30am-2pm on Public Square for Family Fun Day! Learn about great programs and resources for residents, games & activities for kids! Go to our page to see a list of our partner organizations that will be participating!
Driving to
@wolsteincenter
for the
#Covid19
#Vaccine
? Here's a map for free parking!
#MassVaxOH
-2000 Prospect Ave E, Cleveland, OH 4115
-Five public parking lots within one block of the facility.
-ADA drop-off & accessible parking are available on Prospect Ave side of facility.
Cuyahoga families with students enrolled in a K-12 public or charter school are eligible for a free laptop or desktop computer and a hotspot with 2 years of free internet access. No income requirement.
As LGBTQ Pride Month comes to a close we’d like to remind the community that our suite of programs for youth is ongoing. Find out more here:
“Live Openly and Love Proudly”
If you are feeling the holiday spirit, and wish to bring a smile to the face of a less fortunate older adult this season, please consider DSAS' Elves for Elders program! Visit our Holiday Giving Programs page for details:
Sunday, October 11th is National Coming Out Day. The foundational belief is that homophobia thrives in an atmosphere of silence and ignorance, and that once people know they have loved ones who are lesbian or gay, they are far less likely to maintain homophobic/oppressive views.
Come out and join us on September 13th for Division of Senior and Adult Services' Senior Resource Fair. Food giveaway, Benefits checkup, and more. See flyer for more details.
Family Fun Day is in 7️⃣ days! Come hang out with us August 1st in
@CLEPublicSquare
for community resources, a school supplies giveaway, free dental screenings for kids and more. Admission is free!
#FamilyFunDay2019
#TogetherWeThrive
Meet Stephen! This cool teen refuses to let his disability define who he is as a person. Stephen has a love for technology, and he wants to use his passion to become a software developer.🎮🕹
💻🔗Visit Stephen's page here:
#TogetherWeThrive
Taking Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority 🚌to the Wolstein Center at Cleveland State University for
#Covid19
#vaccine
? 💉
Visit to plan your route!
Cuyahoga residents can callUnited Way of Greater Cleveland 📞 211 for bus pass help.
#MassVaxOH
Are you a veteran, returning citizen, or a job seeker looking for opportunities and resources? Don't miss out on this incredible event! Join us on Friday, August 4th, for the Employment and Resource Success Fair of the year! Scan the QR code in the flyer below to register.
🎄⛄️It's all hands on deck (the halls) getting ready for our Hope for the Holidays event tomorrow. Check back often, we'll be sharing images from our incredible volunteers and the event.
July is Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. Mental health conditions do not discriminate in fact, millions of Americans live with a mental health condition.
You can learn more about mental health & supporting members in your community here:
#MMHAM
Read about the incredible efforts of our partners/staff/volunteers to bring joy this holiday season to foster families.
It's not possible with all your help and generosity! Thank you! ❤️💚🎄
Tomorrow is the day!
2023 Cuyahoga County Family Fun Day
Family Fun Day is back!
Join us on Public Square for fun activities, great resources from our county agencies and partners, and backpacks with schools supplies (limited availability).
Are you a parent looking for information about food, education, and activities you can do with your children. Check out our COVID-19 parent resource guide. We’ll be updating it frequently with new information, so check back often.
🔗💻Details:
Please share!
Cuyahoga County currently has over 200 children & sibling groups awaiting a forever family. Children who need families are children like any others; they like puppies, games, sports, & books. Learn more about adoption in Cuyahoga County:
Anna, who just turned 9, decided that instead of birthday presents for herself she wanted to collect donations for youth in foster care. Thank you Anna for being such an extraordinary person & for inspiring your friends, family, and us!
#NationalFosterCareMonth
#TogetherWeThrive
COVID-19 Vaccine/Booster & Flu shot clinic this Friday, December 16th, at the Zelma George Rec Center, 3155 MLK Jr. Drive, Cleveland. 1-4pm. Walk-in or pre-register by calling 216-664-2222, or visit:
@CleDPH
@CityofCleveland
June is Pride Month and our AFFIRM ME program is a set of services developed specifically to improve the lives of LGBTQ2S –lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning, and two-spirit --youth in foster care.
Tuesday is the day!
@GCRTA
is providing free rides to the polls on Election Day! Check the bus schedule here:
Go to the
@cuyahogaboe
for voter information.
#TogetherWeThrive
The Division of Children and Family Services is seeking donors for their holiday programs. Help bring some holiday cheer to a family in need, or children and teens in foster care. For more details: ⛄
#TogetherWeThrive
#HopeForTheHolidays
Want to brighten a child’s holiday season? Every year we work to make holiday wishes come true through our Hope for the Holidays program. We add our kid’s wishes to a Target and Amazon registry to make it easy! Here is the link to donate:
Register now for the 2023 Northeast Ohio Aging and Disability Summit, coming September 29th, as we come together to explore innovate ways to improve care for older adults, with the timely theme, “Coming of Age: Creating Sustainable Solutions to Care.”
Have you heard about the new expungement law? Do you want to know how it could benefit you or your clients? Attend the upcoming "CLE for the Community", Thursday, March 23, 2023, 5pm. This session will focus on SB288, taking effect 4/3/2023, and the community resources available.
A one-stop Child Protection Specialist hiring March 8th, 1pm-6pm at our Westshore Opportunity Center, 9830 Lorain Ave, Cleveland 44102. Apply on-site, learn about the job & services we provide, complete civil service testing & potentially receive conditional offers of employment.
November is National Adoption Month and every child needs family. Our Division of Children and Family Services (DCFS) currently cares for over 300 children who still need a forever family. Find out how you can get involved here:
Thank you for participating in our Twitter Chat! You have sparked an amazing conversation.
💡You can learn more about the Office of Reentry here:
🔎Check out highlights from this chat on the CFS Facebook here:
#ReEntryWeek2020
Games, activities, kids dental screenings, COVID-19 Vaccines, school health program information, library programs, low cost internet/pc info, amazing community resources, food trucks! Just a few of the many offerings at Family Fun Day! Check out the list:
A great article about the free tax prep service program in Cuyahoga County, upcoming tax clinic & the great volunteers in our community! ⭐️
Cleveland-area program helps working poor claim tax breaks
This Saturday, March 26th - Office of Reentry Central Surge Neighborhood Resource Fair! 10am-2pm at the Friendly Inn Settlement.
We are bringing the chance for a fresh start and community resources right to you!
#reentryresources
#CuyahogaCounty
#OfficeofReentry
#SecondChance
On Tuesday, Al Grimes of the Cuyahoga County Fatherhood Initiative, will be recognized at the Gallery of Heroes event, presented by the Mentor Cardinal Circle for Families of Black Students. Thank you Al, for all that you do for the families of our community! 🌟
@mentorschools
The Fathers and Families 2022 event was a huge success! We hope everyone that came out had a great day! Want more information about Fatherhood programs? Visit the Fatherhood Initiative page:
#FathersMatter
Join us Wednesday, April 13th to learn about our agency, the various types of child abuse & neglect, and their different signs. Also, learn what mandated reporting is and what the law requires and provides them.
#cuyahogahero
#childabusepreventionmonth
The Office of Reentry is a partner for the Breaking Down Barriers Hiring Event for individuals facing legal barriers to employment. The event will take place on April 26th from 9:30am-1pm.
☎️For more info call 216-881-5440
#TogetherWeThrive
What better way to spend lunch than giving back & enjoying baseball? Today at our DCFS office, we held a fundraising event for Harvest for Hunger. During lunch, staff enjoyed a Nathan’s hot dog, popcorn, and pop while watching the
@cleguardians
game on TV!
#HarvestforHunger
Have you ever wondered what it takes to be a social worker? Watch our realistic job preview to see if you could join us in this crucial work!
#SWMonth2022
#RightTimeforSocialWork
#NASW
Link: