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relink.org Announces Family Resources Coming Soon

We have listened to the needs of the community, and we are excited to announce we are adding family resources to relink.org! In 2022, families in Ohio are our focus and we have carried that over to our needs page. Family expansion services like foster care and adoption, child-care, youth engagement and special needs services with behavioral health will all be available on needs.relink.org.

Does your organization have family services that you think should be displayed on relink.org? Help Ohio families find the resources they need and reach out to info@relink.org to get your organization added.

Connecting with Southern Ohio Counties

We have collected some really exciting and important contacts from across the state to continue getting relink.org in the right hands. Data Coordinator, Bill Picha, has been sending emails weekly to southern Ohio counties to spread awareness and build connection. Recently, we have been lucky enough to have some incredible conversations with representatives from Hamilton and Athens counties and we cannot wait to see who we work with next! If you want to set up a call with relink.org for trainings or an info session, reach out to scapri@relink.org for more information.

Data Driven Decision Making

As we move into 2022, relink.org remains committed to improving the lives of Ohioans in need of assistance. Our data shows that several service categories received increased attention in 2021. The following graphs show the most searched and highest trend increases for services on our website.

Reentry housing was the most searched category in 2021. Those seeking assistance after being released from prison often find it difficult to find affordable housing. Relink.org provides ample reentry housing resources across the state, and we are looking to add additional resources to strengthen our database.

Increasing the amount of food pantries on our website was a priority for our team in 2021. As the COVID-19 pandemic progresses, people are in greater need for basic needs such as food and hot meals. Providing families the ability to quickly find a food pantry in their neighborhood is crucial, and we are committed to providing this vital service.

Rape crisis centers saw the highest trend increase from 2020-2021. Searches for rape crisis centers increased by 15%, and this is an alarming statistic. Our team will focus on increasing the amount of rape crisis services on our database to provide better assistance to people who are in need of this service.