Ohio has surpassed the 50 percent mark in work participation in the Ohio Works First program for the first time since 2007. This could help the state avoid $135 million in penalties from the federal government. This is something worth celebrating …
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Jump-starting the economy is big news as we head into November. We are doing our part here at Job and Family Services. Check out this column I wrote for our community newsletter, Update. While you are there, read about some …
Read MoreThe Friends of the Public Library donated seven boxes of children’s books to our agency this week! We will use these books in our waiting rooms for children to read while their parents are waiting. It gives them something fun to …
Read MoreCincy Magazine has named me a finalist for the Athena Award and I am very honored to be in the company of a great group of women who have been recognized for their professional excellence. The award recognizes women who have …
Read MoreThis article in our Update newsletter has been getting a lot of attention from the public. I am thrilled that a positive story like this has captured so much attention. We have almost 200 children available for adoption on any …
Read MoreAugust is National Child Support Month. Below is a column I penned for our agency newsletter, Update. Update is available at our agency website, or by clicking here: https://www.hcjfs.org/Update_Newsletter/UpdateHome.htm On the eve of National Child Support Month, I received …
Read MoreI heard a couple of statistics today that are worth celebrating. First, we hit a 96 percent timeliness rate with new food assistance applications. That is an all-time high for us. It is also our fourth month in a row over the …
Read MoreFive years ago this month, I became the director at Hamilton County Job and Family Services. It has been a very challenging five years. Budget cuts reduced our operating budget in half, forcing us to reduce, cut or transition positions, contracts …
Read MoreAfter a short break, the SuperJobs Center has reopened and is back to helping match local employers with skilled workers who want employment. On July 1, JFS staff officially took over operation of the SuperJobs one-stop employment center from a private …
Read MoreI had the pleasure of joining host Vick Prichard on ICRC’s Community Report this month. It is always nice talking to Vicki and I am especially grateful she allowed us to talk about the work we do. We discussed difficult …
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