PAINESVILLE, Ohio, March 31, 2023– April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month across the country, including here in Lake County. It is an opportunity for cities and states to acknowledge the devastating impact of child abuse and neglect and call on their communities to work together to protect children.
Unfortunately, Lake County is not immune to the issue of Child Abuse. It is the responsibility of the Lake County Department of Job and Family Services to provide protective services to children residing in Lake County. During 2022, Social Workers from the Lake County Department of Job and Family Services responded to nearly 1,700 calls concerning the safety of children. Staff worked with approximately 1,000 children who presented with a variety of needs requiring the assistance of the agency. Please click here to read the entire press release.
