Ohio Department of Children and Youth

Creating a safe sleep environment is one of the most important ways to protect infants 💙

Always place babies on their back to sleep, use a firm and flat sleep surface, and keep cribs free of pillows, blankets, and toys. Room sharing (without bed sharing) is also recommended.

Small steps make a big difference in keeping babies safe during sleep.

WE NEED YOU 💛

Children and teens in Ohio need safe, stable, and caring homes and you can make a difference.

Foster caregivers provide more than a place to stay. They offer support, consistency, and encouragement during an important time in a child’s life.

You do not have to be perfect to help. You just have to care.

Learn more about becoming a foster caregiver: fosterandadopt.ohio.gov

Early support matters.

Ohio Early Intervention is a statewide program that works with families of infants and toddlers (birth to age 3) who may have developmental delays or disabilities. Services are provided in everyday environments and focus on helping children build skills through family-centered support.

If something doesn’t feel quite right with your child’s development, you are not alone and you can take the next step.

Learn more or get connected: ohioearlyintervention.org

Need help but not sure where to start? Dial 2-1-1 📞

Ohio 211 is a free, confidential statewide service that connects people to local resources for food, housing, utilities, health care, child care, and more.

No matter where you are in Ohio, help is just a call or text away. 2-1-1 is available 24/7 to connect you to support in your community.

Learn more: ohio211.org

This Father’s Day, we celebrate the fathers and father figures who make a lasting impact in children’s lives.

Through everyday moments, guidance, and support, fathers help shape confidence, stability, and a strong sense of belonging.

We also recognize all father figures including biological fathers, adoptive fathers, stepfathers, grandfathers, mentors, and anyone who shows up with care and commitment.

Strong father involvement helps build stronger families and brighter futures.

Happy Father’s Day!

Juneteenth is a time to reflect, learn, and recognize an important moment in history.

Today we commemorate the end of slavery in the United States. It is also a reminder of the importance of building communities rooted in respect, understanding, and opportunity for all.

WE NEED YOU TO FOSTER.

Right now, Ohio is part of A Home for Every Child—a national effort to ensure every child has a safe, stable place to grow up.

This work strengthens prevention, kinship care, and foster home recruitment and retention, while also supporting efforts to safely reduce the number of children entering foster care.

But the mission is simple: every child deserves a safe place to call home.

If you’ve ever considered fostering, now is the time to step forward.

Learn more and take the first step: shorturl.at/a9NsB

Making Lives Better Across Ohio 💙

The Ohio Department of Children and Youth (DCY) is here for Ohio kids and families. Our goal is simple: DO WHAT'S RIGHT FOR KIDS.

We work with local partners across the state to help keep children safe and support families from before birth through age 21. We listen, we respond, and we connect families to the help they need.

From parenting support to child safety resources, DCY is here to make it easier for families to find support when it matters most.

Learn more: childrenandyouth.ohio.gov/for-families/here-for-ohio-kids