hamilton county department of job and family services

The HCJFS Fatherhood Design Team met last Friday. The team of staff and community members is looking at ways the agency can better serve fathers.  The meeting began with a presentation that served as a refresher on what Design Thinking …

We serve a lot of fathers in the programs throughout our agency. We assist them in feeding their children, help them acquire medical care for their children, assist them in paying child support, and help them find and train for …

Fox19 shares a great story of adoption that highlights the increased need for foster care in Hamilton County. 

Karabeth Bolin spent time in foster care growing up and knew she wanted to provide other such children with homes. On Thursday, in a packed Hamilton County courtroom, she officially became the parent of Kaden and Kaiel, two-year-olds she has …

HCJFS Adult Protective Services (APS) is marking Elder Abuse Awareness Month by working to raise awareness of elder abuse and the resources available in Hamilton County to combat it. On Friday, June 15, all Hamilton County residents are encouraged to …

More than 30 young people who persevered through child abuse and neglect, foster care, school changes and many other obstacles to graduate high school will be recognized Thursday night at the community’s 19th annual Celebration of Dreams event. Celebration of …

We all know how important education is for a successful life. I am proud to say more than 30 of our foster children will receive their high school diplomas this year – not an ending, but a start to building …

When her birth mother could not take care of Paris because of drug addiction, James and Tara Yannone stepped up. But, it wasn’t just Paris who was searching for a family. “We wanted for so long to have a family,” …

The quickest and easiest way to apply or renew health care benefits is to call 1-844-640-OHIO (6446) Monday – Friday between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. You may also apply online at www.benefits.ohio.gov.  There, you will answer a series of questions …

A new Interactive Voice Response (IVR) service is now available 24 hours a day. Simply call 1-844-640-OHIO (6446) and follow the instructions. You’ll be able to: Hear your benefits status (monthly recurring benefit amounts and/or Medicaid status) Sign up for …