Safe Babies Program, Scioto County Ohio

Safe Babies Program, Scioto County Ohio At the heart of the SBCT approach is professionals coming together in partnership, across sectors, to engage in collaborative and proactive teamwork.

SBP focuses on: driving best practices for babies, toddlers and their families, removing barriers to racial equity and social justice and empowering parents and elevating the parent voice. Zero To Three's Safe Babies Court Team approach applies the science of early childhood development in meeting the urgent needs of infants and toddlers and strengthening their families.

-The goal is to advance

the health and well-being of very young children and their families, so they flourish.
-The target population is children birth to three years of age under court jurisdiction, who are in foster care or at risk of removal, and their families. SBCT's focuses on driving best practices for babies, toddlers and their families, removing barriers to racial equity and social justice and empowering parents and elevating the parent voice. This teamwork depends on leadership and staffing that supports the shift away from doing business as usual and towards improvement - always keeping the urgent developmental needs of infants and toddlers at the center of decision making.

04/21/2026

We offer Food Assistance to help families buy healthy food and meet their basic needs.

Benefits are provided on an Ohio Direction Card, which works like a debit card at the grocery store. 🛒

Let us help you focus on your well-being while you work toward financial stability. 💙

To see if you're eligible, visit our website 🔗sciotocountyjfs.com

04/21/2026

Home visiting works—and the results are clear.

Programs like Ohio Department of Children and Youth Help Me Grow’s Family Connects Ohio are helping families stay healthier from the very start.

✔️ 50% fewer emergency room visits and hospital stays in a baby’s first year
✔️ Increased identification of postpartum mental health needs for moms

By meeting families where they are, home visiting connects parents to care, resources, and support when it matters most.

Learn more: https://www.helpmegrow.org/familyconnects

02/12/2026

We’re hiring for housekeeping! Feel free to come in and fill out an application! We will be calling to schedule interviews!

Part time to full time. Hours depend on occupancy. 😊


02/11/2026

Need a Crib for Your Baby?

Eligible families can get free Cribettes® along with safe sleep education. Each kit includes a crib, a fitted sheet, and materials to help keep your baby safe while sleeping.

Families must attend a short session to learn how to use the crib safely.

Find a local program near you: dam.assets.ohio.gov/image/upload/childrenandyouth.ohio.gov/For%20Families/Infant%20Safe%20Sleep/Cribs_for_Kids_Map.pdf

02/11/2026

❤️ This Heart Month, take a minute to learn a skill that can save a life. Join us for a free CPR class!

02/11/2026
Please consider being a voice for other families who are/have been through the same experiences as you! Your voice matte...
02/11/2026

Please consider being a voice for other families who are/have been through the same experiences as you! Your voice matters! Nothing changes if you don’t speak up ☺️

Please reach out to me if you have any questions.

No advocacy experience? No problem. 🙌 As a Family Advocate, you’ll receive training, support, and a stipend to help overcome barriers to your participation—plus the incredible opportunity to speak directly with Ohio policymakers this May at Family Voices at the Statehouse. 🏛️

Apply today to join our Family Action Network as an advocate: https://bit.ly/49qxMaq

01/17/2026

Come on down to Coles Blvd Church this Saturday, January 17th, for our monthly Food Pantry from 10am-12pm. Loving Like Jesus Outreach Ministry will be joining us and serving biscuits and gravy to the community.

"Don't go without, give us a shout!" - Pastor Darrel Buck Musick
Saturday morning January 17th, 10am-12pm
1300 Coles Blvd Portsmouth, OH 45662

01/17/2026

Develop your child’s love of reading by joining us for a storytime! Children will have fun learning through stories and developing fine motor skills through creative play. Winter Storytimes are offered at all SCPL locations January 26th through April 11th. For more information, call 740-354-5562.

01/17/2026
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Portsmouth, OH
45662

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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