Ohio Department of Children & Youth

💙 OhioKAN supports Ohio families with free kinship and adoption navigation. Connect to resources for basic needs, child care, school, and more at ohiokan.ohio.gov/?utm_campaign=…

Water safety saves lives. Always supervise children near water, use life jackets, and stay alert. Drowning is silent and can happen in seconds. #WaterSafety #Prevention

As Foster Care Month ends, we honor Ohio’s children, youth, families, caregivers, and professionals. Thank you for your compassion and care every day. 💙

🎓💙 Congratulations to all the incredible youth in foster care who are graduating this year—marking our highest number of graduating youth yet! Your hard work, resilience, and determination inspire us all!

FCF connects families to coordinated support across services, helping Ohio’s children thrive. Find your local Family & Children First Council: fcf.ohio.gov/about/find-you…

How to report suspected child care fraud in Ohio: 📷Email tips/concerns to: CHILDCARE_PROGRAM_INTEGRITY@childrenandyouth.ohio.gov Learn more about what to look for: childrenandyouth.ohio.gov/.../protect-ag…

Home Visiting is free, voluntary support for pregnant women & families with young children—helping build confidence & healthy development at home.

WE NEED YOU!  With the right support, you can provide a loving home. Learn more: FosterAndAdopt.ohio.gov 💙

❌ Myth: Foster parents need to be married.  ✅ Fact: Single adults, married couples, and even relatives can foster. Love and stability matter most. 💙 Learn more about who can foster: fosterandadopt.ohio.gov  #FosterCareFacts #FosterCareMonth #OhioFosterCare

This Mother’s Day, we honor the strength and love of mothers and caregivers across Ohio. Thank you for nurturing children and shaping brighter futures. 💙

Safe sleep saves lives 💙 Remember the ABCs: Alone, on their Back, in a Crib. Keep baby’s sleep space firm, flat, and free of blankets, pillows, and toys.

Turn your next story time into skill-building time 📗 Thanks to @OhioDCY, families in Ohio now have access to a catalog of book guides for @dollyslibrary books!

💙 Today is National Foster Care Day!  We honor the youth in foster care and the families who open their hearts and homes. Your support can change a life forever.  #NationalFosterCareDay #OhioFosterCare #SupportFosterYouth

Child Abuse Awareness Month may be ending, but our work continues. 💙 Every child deserves safety, support, and love—today and every day.

🌟 Make a difference in a child’s life! 💙 Foster or adopt in Ohio and provide a safe, loving home. Learn more: odjfs2.my.site.com/OCAFApplicant/… #OhioFosterCare

🌟 Bridges helps Ohio youth (18–21) leaving foster care learn life skills, get support for school or work, and succeed as adults. 💙 #BridgesProgram

🌟 Early Intervention helps Ohio kids reach their full potential! Get support for development, speech, and more: helpmegrow.ohio.gov/?utm_campaign=…

By the end of June 2026, Ohio 211 will be statewide! 📞 Get local help for food, housing, health, and more—24/7. #Ohio211 #CommunitySupport 💙

Preschool pays off! 🌟 Kids who attend are 4x more likely to enter kindergarten ready, building confidence & early skills that last. #EarlyLearning #FutureReady

As Black Maternal Health Week ends, the work continues—because this isn’t just a week. Let’s keep supporting Black mothers and improving care for families every day. 💜 #BlackMaternalHealthWeek