Safe Babies Program, Scioto County Ohio

Safe Babies Program, Scioto County Ohio Scioto County Safe Babies is a child-focused, prevention-based program supporting families with children under 5.

Through collaboration with community partners, we strengthen families, reduce barriers, and promote safe, stable homes. 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. At the heart of the SBCT approach is professionals coming together in partnership, across sectors, to engage in collaborative and proactive teamwork. 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.

06/29/2026

Celebrate America 250 ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ with FREEdom Week.

Starting on June 25th we kick off our 250 celebration with several events at ETC Park.

June 25th @ Noon
Join us for the Renaming of the Splash Pad with a Rededication Ceremony of the
Doug and Cathy Coleman Memorial Splash Pad
And
The opening of Packer Park, the New Dog Park in honor of Commissioner Coleman and her dog Packer ๐Ÿถ

June 25th- July 5th
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Enjoy FREE Admission to the Doug and Cathy Coleman Memorial Splash pad. ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ

July 4th
Join the Friends Of Portsmouth with their America 250 USA ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ celebration filled with music, fun, food trucks, splash pad, and the 250 Fireworks ๐ŸŽ† Celebration.

July 5th
FREE ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Admission to Candyland Children's Museum in partnership with the Scioto County Commissioners.

This Holiday Season let us celebrate ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ and focus on making memories with our friends, families, and community.

06/29/2026

Stork Stops is our NEW delivery service for families with newborns. We understand that leaving the house with a newborn can be tough. With this service, families with a child 6 months or younger can request that library materials be delivered to their doorstep on a monthly basis. For more information or to sign up, call Outreach Services at 740-354-5413.

- WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR THIS SERVICE? Any family residing in Scioto County with a newborn (6 months or younger) is eligible for this program.

- WHAT KIND OF MATERIALS WILL WE RECEIVE? Families can request books, audiobooks, DVDs, or magazines. Requested materials will be selected based on patron preferences. Materials can be requested for any family member in the household (baby, siblings, parents, grandparents, etc.).

- HOW MANY ITEMS CAN I REQUEST? Patrons can check out a total of 25 items each month. Up to 10 of those items can be DVDs.

- IS THIS A FREE SERVICE? Yes! Stork Stops is a free service, however items that are lost or damaged are subject to fines.

- WHEN WILL MATERIALS BE DELIVERED? The library will deliver items once a month. Delivery days and times will be determined when signing up.

- HOW LONG CAN WE USE THIS SERVICE? Families will receive deliveries for up to 6 months, but can discontinue services at anytime.

06/29/2026
06/29/2026

๐ŸŽ‰ Mark your calendars for our next FREE Admission Day! ๐ŸŽ‰

Join us on Sunday, July 5th, from 12โ€“4pm for an afternoon of play, creativity, and family fun at Candyland Children's Museumโ€”completely FREE thanks to the generous support of the Scioto County Commissioners! ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’›

Bring the kids, invite some friends, and enjoy a day filled with imagination, exploration, and memory-making. We can't wait to see you! ๐Ÿ‘‹

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05/08/2026

Becoming a parent can bring joy, stress, exhaustion and everything in between. But one critical issue often goes unspoken: perinatal su***de risk.

Research shows that suicidal thoughts and behaviors among expectant and new parents are increasing, yet many parents struggle in silence due to stigma and fear of judgment.

This issue affects all types of parents and is often missed, especially when screening focuses only on depression instead of directly asking about su***de risk.

A caregiverโ€™s mental health is deeply connected to a childโ€™s development, making early detection and support essential.

Prevention is a community effort. Families, professionals, and policymakers all play a role in creating safe, supportive environments where parents can get the help they need: https://bit.ly/3NXeGSC

05/08/2026

๐Ÿ“… Save the Date: Our Next Free Admission Sunday!

Join us on Sunday, June 7th, from 12โ€“4pm for an afternoon of free play, creativity, and hands-on fun at Candyland Childrenโ€™s Museum! ๐ŸŽ‰

This special day is made possible by the generous support of PNC Bankโ€”so bring the kids, invite your friends, and come enjoy the museum together. ๐Ÿ’›

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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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