By Deba Uwadiae and Taiwo Akinlami

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and First Lady Fran DeWine have been honored with the Child & Family Advocate Life by the Public Children Services Association of Ohio for their support for children’s services in the state.

They were honored at the 2025 PCSAO Annual Conference in Columbus, Ohio.

With the theme “45 Years of Impact: Celebrating Progress and Innovation,” the event draws more than 500 child protection professionals from around Ohio for 3 days of networking and learning how best to serve Ohio families.

The conference offers continuing education credits and features awards recognizing youth and families who have been touched by the system, as well as outstanding staff of Ohio’s county public children services agencies.

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