Hamilton County Juvenile Court

06/18/2026

In observance of Juneteenth, the Hamilton County Juvenile Court will be closed on Friday, June 19.

The Youth Center will remain open and continue normal operations.

Happy Juneteenth as we honor and celebrate freedom, resilience, and the ongoing pursuit of equality.

06/16/2026

Students at our Youth Center spent the year serving others through projects such as baking dog treats for veterans’ service animals, knitting hats and scarves for homeless shelters, creating blankets for NICU babies, making wheelchair pouches and jewelry for seniors, and assembling care items for local families and children.

Because of their hard work and commitment to community service, Magnified Giving awarded our students $4,000 to donate to causes that matter to them. The students chose to make four $1,000 gifts to BLOC Ministries, Fernside Center for Grieving Children, Forever Kings, and Passion and Purpose.

Congratulations to our students for making a difference, and thank you to Magnified Giving, our volunteers, and our community partners for helping them learn the power of service, generosity, and giving back.

06/15/2026

Check out some of our local LGBTQ+ history this Pride Month—from the first Cincinnati Pride and the Mapplethorpe trial, to the repeal of Article 12, Obergefell v. Hodges, and the establishment of Ohio’s first LGBTQIA+ City Commission, all right here in Hamilton County.

06/12/2026

📍 Featured on WLWT

Hamilton County Juvenile Court’s Assessment Center is helping youth and families find support before problems escalate. Since opening six years ago, the center has served more than 2,000 young people by connecting them with behavioral health, mental health, and community resources instead of deeper court involvement when appropriate.

Through early intervention and diversion services, approximately 80% of participating youth do not plead guilty to a new offense within one year.

We’re proud of the dedicated team working every day to help young people learn, grow, and succeed.

Read the full story here: https://www.wlwt.com/article/hamilton-county-juvenile-court-assessment-center-kids/71550511

06/10/2026

Juvenile Court is proud to have been recognized as a finalist for the Best Civil Service Team at this year’s Adopt A Class (AAC) Celebration Breakfast. While the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden was selected as this year’s recipient, we are incredibly honored by the recognition, which reflects the commitment, passion, and dedication of our Adopt A Class volunteers and team members throughout the school year.

Pictured at the AAC Celebration Breakfast are Simone Green, LaDonna Wallace Smith, and Abrianna “Abby” Stevenson

06/09/2026

Tuesday’s light morning rain was the perfect backdrop for our residents to join volunteers from the and GRO Community for spring planting in the Youth Center garden.

A little bit of everything went into the ground including petunias, basil, begonias, tomatoes, jalapenos, and banana and bell peppers! The garden is a labor of love for our staff, volunteers and residents, who learn new skills and experience the joys of gardening.

06/08/2026

Welcome, Summer Interns!

Administrative Judge Kari Bloom officially swore in Hamilton County Juvenile Court’s 2026 Summer Interns. We’re excited to have these future leaders join us for a summer of learning, growth, and public service.

Please join us in welcoming them to the Court!

06/01/2026

Happy Pride month! 🏳️‍🌈

05/29/2026

This summer, Hamilton County Juvenile Court is launching the “Summer of Discovery” initiative — connecting court-involved youth with positive opportunities and resources in their own communities.

05/28/2026