Athens County Children Services P.O. Box 1046 Athens, Ohio 45701 Ph : (740)592-3061 Fax: (740)593-3880

March Is Social Worker Month

March is National Social Worker Month, a time to recognize our social workers' commitment to the safety and well-being of children and families across Athens County and nationwide. Every day, our social workers make critical decisions, affecting the lives and futures of those they serve as they fulfill our mission of protecting our children and strengthening families. As dedicated advocates, social workers make so many positive contributions to the lives of children and families day after day efforts that are to often not adequately recognized.

Social Workers have tirelessly worked to lift up people in need, strengthen families and help Ohioans lead safer, healthier, more independent and productive lives.

Through programs like Adoption, Help Me Grow, and Foster Care, Social Workers touch the lives of millions of Ohioans every year.

Everyday in communities across Ohio, Social Workers with Children Services, the Health Department, Mental Health and Substance Abuse and private licensed agencies set the standard in public service by reaching out and working for a brighter future.

During National Social Worker Month, each of us needs to take a moment to think about the challenges, decisions, emergencies, and accomplishments that make up the daily routine of our social workers, and thank them for the very significant work in keeping our children safe. Whether thanks are conveyed formally or informally, we need to remember that a word of appreciation, sincerely expressed, can go a long way in acknowledging the gratitude and respect we feel for our social workers and the critically important service they provide. For all you do, we thank you.