Many county offices will be closed on Thursday, November 27, and Friday, November 28, in observance of Thanksgiving.
The Delaware County Workforce Alliance (DCWA) is conducting a community survey about childcare needs and we need your input! Lack of access to quality, affordable childcare can be an impediment for those seeking good jobs and for those looking to hire good employees! The DCWA -- a working group of local educators, businesses, public officials and nonprofits -- is coordinated by the Delaware County Office of Economic Development and is dedicated to finding solutions. Click on the link in our bio to take the survey.
Many county offices are closed today in observance of Veterans Day. The Delaware County Veterans Service Commission will hold their annual ceremony at the Historic Courthouse at 11 a.m.
Today in session, the Commissioners proclaimed November as Adoption Recognition and Recruitment Month, honoring the vital role adoptive parents play in providing safe and loving homes for children.
They also commended the Delaware County Department of Job & Family Services for ongoing efforts to recruit, train and license qualified adoptive families. While between 2,800 and 3,300 children in Ohio are currently in out-of-home settings awaiting adoption, only 15 are in the temporary or permanent custody of Delaware County JFS, a reflection of the department’s strong local support network.
The Commissioners also heard from representatives of the Delaware Public Health District and the Ohio State Highway Patrol, who spoke about the upcoming World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims. This global observance honors the lives lost in traffic crashes and raises awareness about road safety.
Locally, the SAFE Delaware County Coalition will mark the occasion with a ceremony on Friday at noon. During the event, a wreath will be displayed at the OSHP Delaware Post to honor each of the county’s traffic fatalities this year.
