Sixteen Children Removed in Ohio Welfare Crisis | Columbus News

Sixteen children were removed from a home in southeastern Ohio amid horrific living conditions, sparking a state investigation into the family’s child welfare history. Four adults — Gary Siders Jr., Gary Siders Sr., Christina Siders, and Elizabeth Siders — face multiple felony child endangerment charges. Experts are now assisting Vinton County, which is struggling to find foster homes for all the siblings, as the state steps in to fund and oversee critical services. The Ohio Department of Children and Youth is reviewing all prior reports on the family, following protocol after a serious child endangerment case — with the top priority remaining the children’s safety and long-term well-being. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f0bad88948db6dfd