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08/14/2026
Students and families…. We are excited to see you on Monday, 8/17 between 1:00-3:00 for Open House! Please be sure to bring any medical forms, medications, and/or yearly paperwork to turn in, because we need these before school begins 😀
08/14/2026
Don't forget this Saturday is Hamilton County's Back to School Bash!
📅 Date: Saturday, August 15th
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Location: 8050 Reading Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45237
This event is an opportunity to connect with hundreds of Hamilton County families as they prepare for the upcoming school year. The 513Relief Bus will be providing backpacks, school supplies, back-to-school physicals, fresh produce, creating a fun and resource-filled day for the community.
Providers joining are UCHealth , Talbert House , Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio , Hamilton County Birth Certificates, Hamilton County DDS Services , COSI - Center of Science and Industry , and more!
08/13/2026
If you are a SNAP recipient in Hamilton County and lost power for four hours or more, resulting in food spoilage, you may be eligible for replacement food assistance benefits. You must complete a SNAP replacement food application form and submit it to your local county agency within 10 days of the food loss.
You will also need to contact your energy supply company (Duke Energy) and request an email showing verification of your outage dates and times. You can call them at 1-800-544-6900 anytime Monday-Friday from 7 AM - 7 PM (It may take as little as 10 minutes to receive Duke’s verification.)
To learn more and download the SNAP replacement food application visit https://hcjfs.org/news_detail_T1_R43.php
08/08/2026
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08/03/2026
2026 Financial Update Superintendent Leia Snyder provides an update on HCDDS' financial outlook, the challenges ahead, and our commitment to providing high-quality supports.
07/29/2026
⛈️ Thunderstorms can be especially overwhelming for children with autism. The loud thunder, bright flashes of lightning, changes in air pressure, and disruption to routines can all lead to increased anxiety or sensory overload.
If storms are in the forecast, here are a few ways to help your child feel safe and supported:
💙 Let them know a storm is coming before it arrives so they have time to prepare.
🎧 Offer noise-canceling headphones or let them wear their favorite comfort items.
🏠 Create a cozy, calming space with blankets, pillows, dim lighting, or sensory tools.
📱 Use visual schedules or social stories to explain what thunderstorms are and reassure them that they will pass.
🌈 Practice calming strategies together, such as deep breathing, fidget toys, or listening to calming music.
❤️ Most importantly, stay calm yourself. Your reassurance and steady presence can help your child feel more secure.
Every child experiences storms differently, and that’s okay. What helps one child may not help another. The key is finding what makes your child feel safe, understood, and supported.
💬 What strategies have worked for your family during thunderstorms? Share your tips in the comments, you never know who you might help today.
07/28/2026
Lost Power? Replacement Benefits Available for SNAP Food Spoilage The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) is reminding Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients who experience food spoilage due to power outages that they may be eligible for replacement benefits.