Information & Resources

…on County to learn more about what fathers can do to help improve birth outcomes for our community’s families. Cradle Cincinnati https://www.cradlecincinnati.org/programs  Hamilton County Public Health https://www.hamiltoncountyhealth.org/services/for-residents/programs/community-health-services-disease-prevention/maternal-newborn-health/ Ohio Department of Health https://odh.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/odh/know-our-programs/maternal-child-health-prog…

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Great Parks offers free annual permits for food benefit recipients

…Stop by a Great Parks visitor center on any Free Entry Day, and receive a free annual Motor Vehicle Permit when you show your EBT card. One permit per card. Here’s how it works: 1. Visit a Great Parks visitor center on any of the following Free Entry Days: July 17 – Great Parks Birthday September 28/29 – Great Outdoors Weekend & National Public Lands Day November 29 – Opt Outside (Glenwood Gardens, Sharon Woods, Winton Woods only) 2. Show your Oh…

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Frequently Asked Questions

…o, be sure to review the ODJFS Provider Guidance Letters. Frequently Asked Questions: How do I complete a child care connection? A child that was previously in my care is no longer attending. Do I need to report it? There was a holiday this week. Will my payment be delayed? How do I record overnight care on Saturday? When do I record days that children are absent? How do I record when a child is transported to and from school? What is the payment…

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Medical Assistance

…ee from any Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County branch. Visit www.healthcare.gov or www.benefits.ohio.gov to learn more or call the Medicaid Consumer Hotline at 1-800-324-8680. Representatives are available to answer questions related to eligibility for Medicaid due to the Affordable Care Act and Medicaid Expansion and answer questions about where to apply.   Submit a Print Application If you are unable to complete an application over…

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Hamilton County Medicaid resource guide for consumers

…ly Facilitated Health Insurance Marketplace to shop for health care. Visit www.healthcare.gov or www.benefits.ohio.gov to learn more, or contact HCJFS at (513) 946‑1000, option 3, and a second option 3. Representatives are available to answer questions related to eligibility for Medicaid due to the Affordable Care Act and Medicaid Expansion and answer questions about how and where to apply. If you are unable to complete an application over the pho…

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241-KIDS: Frequently Asked Questions

…nvolve abuse or neglect. A 241-KIDS caseworker might refer the caller to a community agency or social service provider better suited to respond to a particular concern. In cases of suspected abuse or neglect, many factors determine priority, including the child’s age and the severity of the alleged abuse or neglect. Caseworkers assess risk using agency policies and statewide assessment tools for consistent decision-making. Professionals in contact…

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Aug
02
Experienced leader takes over HCJFS while search continues

…knowledge and experience to hold down the fort as we continue the director search,” said County Administrator Jeff Aluotto. Story is a proud alumna of Wilmington College. She earned her MBA from Thomas More College, where she graduated summa cum laude. Story said she looks forward to steering the agency at this critical time, when families still need help recovering from the pandemic. “We have proven our strength, and we will continue to do so,” s…

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The Difference Between Discipline and Abuse

…ommunity and parenting resources. www.beechacres.org (Beech Acres, Cincinnati) www.familynurture.org (Family Nurturing Center, Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky) National sites: www.keepkidshealthy.com/parenting_tips/discipline/discipline_techniques.html www.childdevelopmentinfo.com HCJFS 7950 (REV. 2-12)…

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Contact Us

…ppeals: (513) 946-1313 Learn about Foster Care and Adoption Visit www.hckids.org Call us at: (513) 632-6366 What to do If You Suspect Child Abuse or Neglect? If you suspect child abuse or neglect, please call us immediately at (513)241-KIDS (5437). Questions Questions about children’s services or questions about your specific case can be submitted by clicking the button below. Because of confidentiality rules, Children’s Services will not be able…

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Your Rights

…Office of Client Rights works with the Customer Service Office to receive complaints and/or inquiries from the community at large and consumers of agency services, to improve upon the services offered by our agency. Inquiries and/or complaints are made directly with the Customer Service Office. In addition to the functions designated below, the Office of Client Rights acts as a separate and distinct office, responsible for the oversight of inform…

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