Important Updates

This story seems to have touched a nerve around the nation. Even Oprah has tried to help the boy. We have dozens of children whose stories are very similar. Young men or women who are quickly approaching 18 and life …

I hope you are following us on Facebook, Or Twitter. Or receiving our electronic newsletter.  If so, you get to read some of the great stories that come out of our agency, I especially liked these two from the past …

I would like to get back to posting regularly and keeping everyone up on all that is happening here at Hamilton County Job and Family Services. Please accept my apologies for falling off over the past few months. One of …

Topics covered in this month’s issue include: Director’s Letter: Child Support Encourages Engagement Support is Key – Raising Awareness About Child Support Donation From School Outfitters Allows HCJFS to Create Kid-Friendly Spaces Top 5 Super Jobs Adopt 13-year-old April Click …

By now, the graduation parties are over and reality is setting in for many of the youth in foster care. Most will age out of the system and face a world of unknowns. Some go on to college, some return …

Public assistance applications and verification documents can now be scanned at a kiosk in HCJFS’s first floor lobby. The kiosk is available for use between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. The system is free and easy to use. Individuals will …

Hamilton County Job and Family Services will celebrate the hard work and dedication of 48 foster youth with country music recording artist Jimmy Wayne at Wednesday’s “Celebration of Dreams” ceremony. The 15th annual event will be held at 5:30 p.m. …

Earlier this week the Enquirer published a wonderful column about Mariah Maxwell, the first HEMI graduate to earn a degree. We could not be more proud of Mariah! Like many of our foster students, she has faced more obstacles than …

Any family considering bringing Ryan, Cody and Jessica into their home will need to be active. These three siblings have lots of energy and love to play outside. Specifically, all three enjoy riding their bikes and playing sports. They also share a love of music, …

Topics covered in this month’s issue include: Director’s Letter: Join the Discussion About Child Abuse and Neglect Annual Veterans Hiring Event Now Open to the Public Five Questions with the Salzarulo Family HEMI Seeks Mentors Social Security Information Available Online …