Allen County Children Services

09/07/2026

In observance of the Labor Day holiday our office will be closed today. We will reopen at 8 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8. If you have an emergency, please call the Allen County Sheriff’s Office at 419-227-3535 to be put in contact with an on-call caseworker.

09/06/2026

Recognizing September as National Kinship Care Month is the least we can do to honor the relative and kinship caregivers who take on tremendous responsibility with little notice. By raising awareness, we can help ensure these families receive encouragement, understanding, and access to programs that strengthen their homes and communities.
Let’s take this month to celebrate their commitment, uplift their voices, and acknowledge the vital role they play in keeping families connected. If you know a kinship caregiver, show them some appreciation today!
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09/04/2026

🏈 The college football season is kicking off, and there’s no better time to rally together for something truly meaningful. Just like every great team needs support, so do the children and families in our community.
Allen County Children Services is looking for people who want to make a positive difference in our community. If you’ve ever wondered how you can help, now’s the perfect time to learn more about becoming a foster parent.
Give us at 419-227-8590 or visit AllenCSB.com to see how you can get involved. Together, we can make this season one of support, strength, and hope for children in need of a safe home and a little help.
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09/03/2026

Congratulations to Relative/Kinship Caregiver Melissa Hadden. The Board of Allen County Commissioners presented Mrs. Hadden with a proclamation for September’s National Kinship Care Month and honored her during the board’s Thursday meeting. She and her husband, James, are the caregiver for four children following the death of the children’s mother, who is Mrs. Hadden’s sister-in-law. The Haddens are just one of the many outstanding relative/kinship caregivers with our agency. We salute and thank all of them during this month to recognize all they do to help children in a time of need.
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09/02/2026

Tickets are on sale now for the Cole Collection. Money raised goes to purchase Christmas presents for children in foster care or kinship/relative care at Allen County Children Services.

Tickets are on sale now for this year’s Cole Collection event! Comment TICKET and we’ll see you there link to purchase. Can’t wait to see everyone in November!

09/01/2026

September is National Kinship Care Month. Please take the time to recognize, thank, honor and appreciate the relative and kinship caregivers who provide safe, stable and familiar homes for children in need when they cannot remain in their own homes. They play a huge role in helping children.
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08/28/2026

Members of our START team were at the Overdose Awareness Event at the Civic Center last night to answer questions and greet people.

08/28/2026

Moorice greets visitors at the main entrance on Harding Highway to the Allen County Fair. Just inside the main gate is the Merchant Building where members of our foster parent recruitment team are to answer your questions about the rewarding journey of foster parenting and helping children right here in our community. Stop by and talk to us. See if foster parenting is for you.
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08/27/2026

If you even needed a reason to go to the Allen County Fair, fair food is an easy choice. There’s plenty of tasty food at every turn. From funnel cakes to egg rolls to French Fries and many other mouth-watering treats. The fair has it, even breakfast. Stop out, forget your diet for a day and indulge at one of the food places. After eating, stop by our booth in the Merchant Building to learn more about the rewarding experience of foster parenting. You can help children right here in our community.
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