The renewal means taxpayers will pay the $55 to $57 per $100,000 of assessed value they do now.
Children Services is charged with investigating reports of suspected child abuse or neglect and if necessary removing them from their homes and placing them in foster care or other alternative care. They also continue monitoring them while they are in custody and work to help unify families when possible.
Julie Gilbert, executive director for Butler County Job and Family Services said voter support for the renewal was imperative.
“This renewal is critical to the safety and well-being of our county’s children and families. There are no other agencies in Butler County mandated by law to provide investigative and protective services for children,” Gilbert said. “We value the support we have received from the community over the years and will continue to be good stewards of the tax payer dollars.”
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