Fathers step up

The Jefferson County Commissioners joined Department of Jobs and Family Services personnel recently in celebrating June as Responsible Fatherhood month, pointing out that having fathers involved in the lives of their children is critical to building and maintaining a strong family dynamic. On hand were, from left, Glenda Jones, Children Services administrator; Commissioner Eric Timmons; Tracey Dailey, permanency support specialist; Jobs and Family Services Director Michele Santin; Commissioner Tony Morelli; Kim Thrower, children services placement supervisor; and Commissioner Jake Kleineke. — Linda Harris