In honor of October being Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Our Digital Media Specialist Joey Sykes chats with Information Technology & Innovation Deputy Director Jennifer Council and Systems Analyst & Technology Trainer Crystal Hoffner about the best ways to stay safe and secure on the web. The trio also discusses the new Adams County website (adamscountyco.gov) and its new features, including accessibility, an enhanced search tool, and more.

Several weeks ago, the Adams County Board of Commissioners hosted a Business Town Hall in partnership with our Community and Economic Development (CED) Department and AC-REP. On this episode of All in Adams, Commissioner Lynn Baca and CED Director Jenni Hall recap the conversation, highlight topics raised by local business owners, and share how the county is fostering conversations like this to build an effective culture of community engagement.

Children are in kinship care when they cannot live with their parents, but live full-time with a relative or any non-relative who has a longstanding relationship with the child or family. This week we talk with administrators from Adams County Kinship Care as well as two County Commissioners who have had personal experiences with Kinship Care.

September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. In this episode of All in Adams, we sit down with with ovarian cancer survivor Commissioner Lynn Baca and Thomassen Davis from the Adams County Health Department to shine a light on the importance of awareness, support, early detection and more. We’ll also dive into the changing landscape of cancer prevention and how services offered here at Adams County are helping people take charge of their health.

On Monday, August, 25th County Commissioners held a Community Concerns Town Hall event at Anythink Library, Huron St. On this episode of All in Adams, Commissioners Baca and Duran Mullica discuss some of the most pressing issues brought forth by our residents.

Connection Takes Courage – Suicide Prevention.

Supporting Families, Changing Lives: Inside Child Support Services

In this episode, we sit down with Bernadette Ebert, Child Support Case Manager, and Jeremy Sawyer, Child Support Administrator, to learn more about the vital work of Adams County’s child support services team. From helping families find stability to ensuring kids have what they need to thrive, Bernadette and Jeremy share the real-world impact of their work and the personal stories that keep them inspired every day. Tune in for a behind-the-scenes look at how child support services make a difference in our community.

Welcome to All In Adams, the Adams County podcast where we connect you with the people, programs, and conversations shaping our community.

In this episode, Zoe Ocampo of the Cultural Arts Team joins the podcast. Learn more about upcoming projects the team is working on and and update on the next Adams County Poet Laureate.

Meet Dionne Stroter: Adams County’s New County Manager

In this episode, we sit down with Dionne Stroter, the newly selected County Manager for Adams County. With a strong background in public service and a passion for community-centered leadership, Dionne shares her vision for the county, her priorities for the months ahead, and what drives her commitment to building a more resilient, equitable, and responsive local government. Tune in to get to know the leader guiding Adams County into its next chapter.

The popular Back-to-School Bash event is back this year, and it’s got a new addition and name. It’s now the Back-to-School Bash and Beyond: From Learning to Earning. The Human Services department and Workforce & Business Center have teamed up to provide Adams County students with the school supplies they need, while also providing a job fair for the adults and older students in the family. This week, we’re joined by some special guests to learn more about this fun event.

Links mentioned in this episode:

https://adcogov.org/workforce-business-center

https://adcogov.org/back-school-bash