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Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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Safe Children. Strong Families. Supportive Communities. We welcome you to the MCCS page. Ask to be put you in touch with a Children Services caseworker.

The purpose of this site is to communicate information in support of the Agency's mission to protect children and promote strong families. If you suspect a child is being abused or neglected, you should call us at 740-389-SAFE, weekdays between 8:30am and 4:30 pm. After hours or on weekends or holidays, call the Marion County Sheriff at 740-382-8244. A caseworker is available for emergency investi

gations 24-hours/day, 7 days/week. If you have any questions concerning the operation of this site, or you note content which is of concern to you in any way please contact MCCS by calling 740-389-2317.

06/05/2026

🍎 Marion City Schools Summer Food Program 2026 🍎

Every Thursday from June 4 to August 6, kids 18 and younger can receive a FREE 7-day meal bag!

📍 Pick-up Locations:
• Grant Middle School
• George Washington Elementary
• Taft Elementary
• Hayes Elementary
• Garfield Elementary

🕛 Pick-up Time: 12:00 – 1:30 p.m.

Limit one bag per child
You do NOT need to be an MCS student to participate
Open to ALL kids 18 and younger
Help us spread the word so families in our community can take advantage of this great program! ❤️

❤️🖤

06/04/2026

🎉 You're Invited! 🎉

Come help us celebrate National Health Center Week!
Join us for our 4th Annual Cookout and Resource Fair! 🌭
Save this flyer and plan to be with us for a fun-filled day featuring:
✅ Free Meal
✅ Valuable Resource Vendors
✅ Exciting Giveaways

Don't miss out on this fantastic community event! Bring your friends and family — we can't wait to see you there! 🎉🎈

05/25/2026

Today, we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Their sacrifice helped protect the freedoms, safety, and opportunities that we cherish every day.

At Marion County Children’s Services, we are especially grateful for those who served to protect future generations — including the children and families in our community. As we spend time with loved ones this Memorial Day, may we also take a moment to reflect on the courage, selflessness, and legacy of our fallen heroes.

We remember. We honor. We thank you.

05/22/2026

Our agency will be closed Monday, May 25th in honor of Memorial Day. Please contact the Marion County Sheriff's Office Marion,OH in the event of an emergency. We will reopen at 8:30am on Tuesday, May 26th.

05/21/2026

Today, Marion County Children Services was honored to present a proclamation recognizing May as National Foster Care Month. 💙

This proclamation serves as a meaningful reminder of the incredible impact foster families, kinship caregivers, caseworkers, community partners, and supporters make in the lives of children every single day.

We are deeply grateful for the individuals and families in our community who open their hearts and homes to children in need of safety, stability, and hope. Your compassion changes lives.

Throughout Foster Care Month, we celebrate the strength and resilience of children and families while continuing to raise awareness about the ongoing need for foster homes and community support right here in Marion County.

Thank you to the Marion County Commissioners for recognizing the importance of foster care and standing alongside the children and families we serve.

05/19/2026

Congratulations to Nolan Hensel, our Foster Care and Community Engagement Coordinator, and Liz Arthur, one of our Intake & Investigations Supervisors, on graduating from the Leadership Marion Class!

Your dedication to leadership, service, and strengthening our community is something to be celebrated. We are proud of your commitment to growth and the positive impact you continue to make for children and families throughout Marion County.

Congratulations on this incredible accomplishment! 👏
And thanks to the Marion Area Chamber of Commerce for putting on this incredible program!

05/05/2026

Teenagers get a bad rap like they woke up one day and chose chaos for fun. They didn’t. Most of them just learned early that depending on people is risky, so yeah, they come in guarded, sarcastic, and ready to test every inch of you. And honestly? Good. That means they’re paying attention. Teens will call you out, read the room faster than adults, and notice every little thing you do right and wrong. They don’t want perfect, they want real, and they will absolutely drag you before they trust you. But when they do? They are loyal, funny, brutally honest, and way more capable than people give them credit for. Everyone says they want to help kids… until those kids can think for themselves.

05/04/2026

🌟 May the 4th Be With You… and the Children of Marion County! 🌟

In a galaxy not so far away—right here in Marion County—there are children who need heroes. Not the kind with lightsabers (though that would be pretty cool), but everyday heroes willing to open their hearts and homes.

At Marion County Children’s Services, we believe the Force is strong in our community—especially in those who step up to support children and families in need. Whether you’re a foster parent, kinship caregiver, volunteer, or advocate, you are making a difference that truly matters.

💫 You don’t have to be a Jedi to change a life.
💙 You just have to care.

If you’ve ever felt the pull to help, this might be your moment. Join us in bringing hope, stability, and love to the children who need it most.

📞 Want to learn more about becoming a foster parent or supporting our mission? Reach out today—we’d love to connect.

✨ May the 4th be with you… always. ✨

04/27/2026

Come see us at our table at the Community Baby Shower this Thursday April 30th from 4:00-6:00 pm at Emanuel Lutheran Church to hear about the great things we are doing to help support families and children in our community!

Address

1680 Marion Waldo Road
Marion, OH
43302

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+17403892317

Website

http://www.marionkids.com/

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