Jun
16
National Organization Recognizes HCJFS

JFS just received notice it has received re-accreditation from the national Council on Accreditation. This assures the community the agency is following best-practice standards and providing quality service to consumers. Richard Klarberg, president and CEO of the Council, had this …

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Jun
09
Fatherhood Summit is June 17

The 2016 Fatherhood Summit is Friday, June 17 from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. at the Community Action Agency.  It is free and Dr. O’Dell Owens will be the keynote speaker.

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Jun
08
We’re Having a Party! Foster Youth Persevere to Achieve High School Diplomas

Nearly 40 foster youth will assume starring roles in this year’s Celebration of Dreams event that is designed to recognize their hard work and perseverance in graduating high school despite very challenging situations. The 17th annual event will feature a …

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May
31
It is Not About Where You Come From, But Where You are Going

In just a matter of days, more than 40 of our foster children will experience a celebration we hope they will cherish for the rest of their lives. On June 9, the 17th annual Celebration of Dreams event will be …

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May
18
Suspect Fraud? Report It

Hamilton County Job and Family Services takes allegations of public assistance fraud very seriously. We are committed to fighting fraud in our community, but we need your help. If you suspect fraud in Medicaid, Food Assistance, Ohio Works First (including …

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May
06
HCJFS COVE helping out

The agency volunteer group COVE (Community Outreach Volunteer Effort) has planned an ice cream social for Ronald McDonald House Charities-Greater Cincinnati, whose mission is to provide a”home away from home” for families with critically ill children while they receive medical treatment. We’re proud …

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Apr
29
Heart Gallery About Looking Ahead to Family

I have another passion to add to my list of priorities: finding temporary homes for our Heart Gallery. The Heart Gallery is a traveling exhibit of pictures portraying some of the 200 children we have available for adoption. Set up …

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Apr
13
HCJFS Staff Wears Blue

Our Staff wore blue last Wednesday to raise awareness of child abuse for #OhioWearsBlue  If you suspect child abuse, call 241-KIDS.  

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Apr
08
New Heart Gallery and Wear Blue Highlight Child Abuse Prevention Month in Hamilton County

A traveling photo exhibit featuring portraits of children available for adoption will be unveiled April 13 as part of Hamilton County’s celebration of Child Abuse Prevention Month. The Heart Gallery of Hamilton County will be unveiled in a short, private …

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Mar
17
March is Social Work Month

March is Social Work Month and we’ve been honoring our social workers all month.

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