Lucas County Children Services

08/12/2026

Could your child be eligible for free- or reduced-price lunch?
Now is the time to make sure you have applied and confirmed that your child will receive nutritious meals each day.

08/11/2026

Thanks to WTOL 11 for the opportunity to discuss Wednesday’s LCCS Resource Fair! Details in the flyer below. Hope to see you there.

08/11/2026

LCCS reminds you to Beat the Heat, Check the Back Seat!
A child's life may depend on it.

https://lucaskids.net/beat-the-heat/

08/10/2026

While many of all LCCS cases involve multiple reasons for opening, parental substance abuse remained the #1 cause in 2025 at 39%.

08/10/2026

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Let's kick off a new school year together!

Join us for Zepf Center’s Back to School Bash on Thursday, August 20. This FREE family event is all about putting down the screens and making memories together!

Families can enjoy hot dogs & snow cones, art, self-care & creative activities, Imagination Station Toledo Tinker Van, and so much more!

Plus, the first 150 students will receive FREE school supplies and a backpack!

Bring the family, bring your creativity, and get ready to start the school year connected. We’ll see you there!

08/09/2026

Did you know: 45% of children in LCCS custody were placed with a relative in 2025. Numerous studies show kids do better when they remain with family.

08/08/2026

In Lucas County, there are approximately 120,000 children under age 18, and there were 1,564 substantiated victims of child abuse or neglect last year. This translates to roughly 1.3% of the county's youth population being affected annually.

https://lucaskids.net/annual-report/

08/08/2026

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08/07/2026

Ohio's Tax-Free Holiday for back-to-school shopping runs now through August 9! You can stock up on clothing, shoes, and school supplies without having to pay sales tax.

https://tax.ohio.gov/business/sales-and-use-tax/sales-tax-holiday