Jul
21
JFS Planning Committee meets Friday

The Job and Family Services Planning Commission will meet at 10 a.m., Friday, June 29 at 222 E. Central Parkway, Room 6SE701. The meeting of community stakeholders is open to the public.

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Jun
28
Offices Closed Monday

Our offices will be closed on Monday, July 4, to celebrate Independence Day. On Friday, July 29, our computer systems will be unavailable due to upgrades. We will be unable to process any public assistance casework on that date.

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Jun
17
HCJFS Food Assistance Processing Gets Good Review

HCJFS SNAP processing is among the best of the last 20 years, according to a recent review.

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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
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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