The Lake County Children and Adult Services Division

11/02/2026

06/15/2026

We are incredibly grateful to all those who participated in the 5th Annual Lake County World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Walk. Your commitment to creating awareness to this important cause is vital to the work we do each and every day. 💜

A sincere thanks to Board of Lake County Commissioners Senior Services, Lifeline, Inc., Lake County Council on Aging, and The Association of Specialists in Aging for helping us plan and bring this important event to life. We also extend our heartfelt thanks to our speakers for the event, Lake County Probate Court Magistrate, Lisa Montoni Garvin, and Lake County Sheriff's Office Sheriff Frank Leonbruno, for sharing their time, expertise, and powerful messages that helped inspire and educate all in attendance.💜

Thank you to everyone who walked with us, supported the cause, and continues to help raise awareness. Together, we can build a stronger, safer community for all older adults in Lake County. 💜

06/11/2026

The 5th Annual Lake County World Elder Abuse Awareness Walk is today at 11:45 AM.

Elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation affect an estimated 1 in 10 older adults living in our communities. Join us in raising awareness, promoting prevention, and supporting the safety, dignity, and well-being of older adults.

06/09/2026

06/08/2026

We hope you'll join us for the 5th Annual Lake County World Elder Abuse Awareness Day this Thursday, June 11!

06/04/2026

Thank you to the Lake County Board of Commissioners for proclaiming June 15, 2026, as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day in Lake County during today's meeting.

This proclamation helps shine a light on an issue that affects millions of older adults and reinforces our community's commitment to protecting the dignity, safety, and well-being of older residents.

We are grateful for the Commissioners' leadership in recognizing World Elder Abuse Awareness Day and helping bring attention to this important cause.

05/22/2026

Honored and grateful! The Lake County Department of Job and Family Services has been selected as a 2026 award recipient by Lifeline, Inc. alongside the United Way of Lake County and Lake-Geauga Head Start. Together, our agencies received the Outstanding Community Partnership Award, recognizing innovative collaboration and meaningful results in helping low-income families move toward self-sufficiency during the recent SNAP food crisis.

This honor reflects the power of partnership, compassion, and a shared commitment to serving the individuals, children, and families of Lake County every day. We are proud to stand beside so many dedicated organizations working to strengthen our community and create opportunities for those in need. Thank you to Lifeline for this recognition and to all our community partners who make this work possible!

05/22/2026

Join us for the annual World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) walk in beautiful downtown Painesville on Thursday, June 11. Meet at The Lake County Children and Adult Services Division, 177 Main Street at 11:45 a.m. and don't forget to wear purple! All are welcome to attend!💜💜
WEAAD serves as a call-to-action for individuals, organizations, and communities to educate each other on how to identify, address, and prevent abuse.

Learn more here: https://ncea.usc.edu/weaad/
The Association of Specialists in Aging, Lake County Council on Aging, Lake County, Ohio, Lake County Sheriff's Office Sheriff Frank Leonbruno, Lifeline, Inc.