Voices Stepping In for At-Risk Kids | Cincinnati News

Hamilton County’s child protection system is overwhelmed as more kids than ever need help, amid a nationwide decline in volunteerism and pandemic fallout. Volunteers like Carmen Schrand—once a nurse, now a steady presence for traumatized children—are making a difference by showing up, offering love, and reminding kids they matter. Despite systemic challenges like poverty, housing crises, and the opioid epidemic, organizations like ProKids deliver remarkable results: 99% of cases last year ended abuse and neglect. The real power lies in small acts of kindness that build safety and confidence—and there’s an urgent need for more volunteers to create lasting change for every child. 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/c939cbaf67bfa844