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  August 3, 2010

CHILD SUPPORT AWARNESS MONTH KICKS-OFF

     Child Support Awareness Month has officially begun in Guernsey County and throughout the state.

     To commemorate this event, the Guernsey County Department of Job and Family Services and Child Support Enforcement Agency held a kick-off celebration recently at the agency.

     On Monday, August 2, the staff members of the agency gathered to recognize the importance of children deserving the love and support of both parents.

     As part of the festivities, CSEA Manager Barb Paden and CSEA Case Worker and Child Support Awareness Month Chairperson Tara Thompson addressed those in attendance with words of gratitude for the work that is done throughout the year by the CSEA staff, as well as reviewing several special events that will be taking place during the month of August.

     In addition, Guernsey County Commissioners Tom Laughman and Steve Douglass attended the event and a proclamation was read to the employees.  A cake that was made in honor of the celebration was also enjoyed by all.

     The recognition of Child Support Awareness Month is made because an essential element is providing family stability, ensuring children grow up safe and healthy, and keeping children and families out of poverty is responsible financial support.

     This year’s theme for the month-long celebration is “Throughout Life…Support Matters.”

     The purpose of the child support program is to provide children with the opportunity for a better life.  By working with both parents to establish and enforce support orders, the child support program helps children receive the financial and medical support that has been ordered for them and that they deserve.  The program helps families work toward becoming and remaining self-sufficient.

     For more information about Child Support Awareness Month activities or the Guernsey County Child Support Enforcement Agency, call 432-2381; toll-free at 1-800-307-8422; or visit the website at www.gcdjfs.com.

Timothy Welch, Public Information Officer
Guernsey County JFS & CSEA
324 Highland Avenue, Cambridge, Ohio 43725
Tel: 800-307-8422 or 740-432-2381
FAX: 740-432-1952
Email: welcht01@odjfs.state.oh.us

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