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Belmont County adopts PACT model MOU with state association and names April Child Abuse Prevention Month
Summary
The Board approved a Memorandum of Understanding to implement the PACT child-welfare practice model with the Public Children Services Association of Ohio and adopted a proclamation designating April 2026 as Child Abuse Prevention Month; DJFS staff reported 1,450 calls in 2025 leading to 454 investigations and described new foster-care initiatives.
The Belmont County Board of Commissioners on April 1 approved a Memorandum of Understanding with the Public Children Services Association of Ohio to implement the Practice in Action Together (PACT) model at Belmont County Job and Family Services.
DJFS Director Jeff Felton told the board that Belmont County is one of six counties applying to adopt the practice model and said the…
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