About Us

Greene County Children Services Board (GCCSB) is the county agency designated by law to provide for the care, protection, and placement of abused, neglected, and dependent children in Greene County. The goal of the agency is to preserve and strengthen family life and to help children at risk of abuse, neglect or dependency be safe within their own family.

If a parent is unable or unwilling to provide adequate care for a child, temporary separation from the home may be necessary. Separation from family has a traumatic impact on a child. Separation occurs only when children cannot be protected or have their needs met within the family. The agency will then assist the family in making the necessary changes so the child can return home as soon as possible. Services are provided to the family to help break the cycle of child abuse and neglect.

Ohio law requires some individuals to report concerns of child abuse, neglect, and dependency to Greene County Children Services Board. These individuals include but are not limited to: attorneys, medical/health care professionals, and school/day care personnel.

Anyone who knows or suspects that a child has been or is at risk of being abused, neglected or dependent should make a report to the agency.

Greene County Children Services is a proud member of the Child Welfare League of America and the Public Children Services Association of Ohio. Both are organizations that symbolize service excellence, just as GCCSB attempts to do on a daily basis.