Consider Sarah. Once a bright, inquisitive and carefree toddler, Sarah was loved by her mother until Mom got a new boyfriend and things began to change. Now, Sarah spends her nights cowering and hiding from physical and sexual attacks. No child should have to live like that. No child should feel the physical pain and emotional scars of abuse and neglect. But unfortunately, each night, many children go to bed consumed by fear and anguish. Franklin County Children Services protects children like Sarah. Each year, the agency serves more than 30,000 children who need its protection — and helps thousands of families in crisis. Yet, many of these...
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