It’s Not Just a Levy...

It’s a Lifeline.

Because Our Kids Come First

In Coshocton County, we show up for one another. We are a generous, giving community that takes pride in protecting our most vulnerable—our children. The levy renewal is how we keep doing that. It’s not a new tax. It’s the same rate you’ve been paying since 1995, and it ensures kids in crisis get the safety, stability, and care they need.

Quick Facts

Not a New Tax

This levy is not a new tax. It is the same rate you have been paying since 1995.

Supports Children in Crisis

From online to in-person sessions, we offer flexible scheduling to meet the unique needs and busy lives of students and families.

Election Day

Election Day for this levy is November 4th 2025. Early voting begins October 7th 2025.

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About the Levy

What the Levy Does?

This levy is a renewal—not a tax increase. It has been in place since 1995, helping provide care for children who have been removed from unsafe situations. Funds from this levy cover:

Safe housing through foster families, kinship care, or specialized facilities * Food, clothing, and school programsed to excel.

Counseling and therapy for children who have experienced trauma.

Support for youth preparing to live independently.

Children may be placed here in Coshocton County or, when necessary, in other locations in Ohio or even out of state—always with the goal of getting them the care they need.

Why It Matters?

This levy reflects who we are as a community. Coshocton County has always been generous, neighborly, and quick to help when it’s needed most. Voting YES ensures that tradition continues—without raising taxes.

THE FACTS

Same rate since 1995. No tax increase.

Coshocton County takes care of its own.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if the levy fails?

If the levy is not renewed, funding decisions fall to the County Commissioners. That would mean cuts to other county services to cover the legally required costs of caring for children in crisis.

What does the levy money cover?

Levy dollars are used only for the placement costs of children in care. Just like any parent or guardian, we must cover everyday needs: room and board, food, clothing, school programs, and essential living items. In some cases, this also includes specialized residential facilities if a child needs them.

Do Children Services workers get bonuses when children are removed from homes?

Absolutely not. No one receives bonuses, raises, or incentives when a child is taken into care. In fact, placement costs the agency money because we must then provide for the child’s needs.

Does Medicaid cover these costs?

No. Medicaid covers only certain medical or mental health treatments. It does not cover the full cost of caring for a child—things like food, housing, clothing, or educational support.

Does the levy pay staff salaries?

No. Staff wages and benefits are funded by state and federal dollars—not by levy funds. The levy only covers placement-related costs for children.

I can’t afford to pay more taxes. How will this affect me?

This levy is a renewal, not a tax increase. You will continue paying the same rate you’ve paid since 1995. If you are a senior citizen and qualify for the Homestead exemption, that exemption applies to this levy.

Why pursue this levy again if voters have turned it down before?

Because children in crisis still need us. We do receive some state and federal dollars, but it is not enough to cover the real cost of care. These funds ensure that kids have safe housing, food, clothing, and education—basic needs every child deserves.

What about the movement to abolish property taxes?

This is a larger state-level discussion. Until laws change, this levy is the only local tool available to provide the care and services children in crisis require.

How is this different from school levies?

Schools can adjust funds through millage shifts—moving dollars between operating and other budgets. Children Services does not have that option. The levy is our only way to fund the legally required costs of caring for children.