Hamilton County Child Protection
Parent Resource Guide
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This resource hub is for parents involved with the child protection system. We know this journey can be hard and emotional. Your love for your child is strong, and we’re here to help you.
Working together with the system is important for understanding your rights and what you need to do. By cooperating, you can help create a path to reunify with your child.
We are here to support you.
The goal of the child protection system in Hamilton County, Ohio is to provide support so families are able to safely care for their children.
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You were referred to this website because you have an open dependency case with Hamilton County Juvenile Court. The information below will walk you through the typical process of a dependency case, the professionals you may interact with, and how you can be an active part in keeping your child from abuse and neglect. This resource hub is not meant to replace or be used as legal advice.
It is important to understand how a dependency case proceeds through the Hamilton County Juvenile Court and how you can advocate for yourself when attending court hearings.
The professionals assigned to your child protection case all share a similar goal - making sure your child is safe. Working productively with these professionals can help resolve your case and reunify with your children.
The first goal of the child protection system is to reunify parents with their child. In order for that to happen though, parents need to be an active part in making their home a safer place.