Our Vision Safe Children. Strong Families. Supportive Communities.

Our Mission Is to lead the community in the prevention, identification and protection of abused and neglected children. This is accomplished by working with families, service providers and community members to assess risk and coordinate community-based services resulting in safe, stable, and permanent homes for children.

Child Abuse Prevention Month
Methods for Positive Discipline
7 Reasons for NOT Hitting Children
What You Can Do To Bond With Your Baby
What You Can Do to Deal with Temper Tantrums
What You Can Do to Set Rules with Your Teens
What Stressed Parents Can Do to Find Help


If you suspect a child is being abused or neglected, you should call us at 740-389-SAFE, weekdays between 8:30am
and 4:30 pm After hours
or on weekends or holidays,
call the Marion City Police Department or the Marion County Sheriff. They will put
you in touch with a Children
Services caseworker. A caseworker is available for emergency investigations
24-hours/day, 7 days/week. Click here for more info

Pinwheels for Prevention

 

Every Child Deserves a Good Home