Heart and Hustle in Hamilton County

Inside Hamilton County’s 241-KIDS Hotline

Bridget Doherty

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241-KIDS is Hamilton County’s 24/7 child abuse hotline — the number anyone can call when they’re concerned about a child’s safety. For more than 50 years, Hamilton County Job and Family Services has operated this critical emergency line, responding to reports of suspected abuse, neglect, dependency and families in crisis who need help.

Hotline workers answered nearly 50,000 calls last year. Some are heartbreaking. Some are urgent. All are important. And when a child may be in danger, these professionals respond immediately.

In this podcast, you’ll hear from the hotline workers themselves — the voices behind the calls – about the challenges they face and the life-changing work they do every day to help protect children and support families.

To learn more about Hamilton County, Ohio, our services and job openings, visit hamiltoncountyohio.gov.