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Every June, the Cuyahoga County Division of Senior and Adult Services (DSAS) partners with communities across the globe to commemorate World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD). Taking place June 15, this observance serves as a call to action for our community to raise awareness about elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

Low to moderate income families impacted by COVID-19 may be eligible for help with food, essential supplies and housing costs through emergency funding from the state. Cuyahoga Job and Family Services (CJFS) is accepting applications for assistance and looking for local stores that will accept payment from the county for items purchased through the program.

The Division of Children and Family Services (DCFS) has launched a program to match donors with at-risk families who are struggling to meet basic needs during the coronavirus pandemic. The public is invited to join Cuyahoga County to make an immediate difference to a family in need.

The Cuyahoga County Division of Children and Family Services launched new ways to report suspected cases of abuse and neglect as a result of increased risk due to COVID-19. Now suspected cases can be reported to the 24-hour Child Abuse hotline via phone, email, website, and Facebook.

Due to increased concern regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, effective Monday, March 16, 2020, in Cuyahoga County all in-person assessments and on-site visits related to work activity requirements for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) are suspended until further notice.

Office of Child Support Services switched to a new automated phone system designed to improve client experience and parents’ access to case information.

The Cuyahoga County Fatherhood Initiative and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame are teaming up for Discovering Together, a program encouraging fathers and their children to visit the museum and discover a new hobby together.

Cuyahoga County Continues Funding for Non-Profit Community of Hope

County Residents Who Can Open Up Their Hearts and Homes Should Consider Adopting