Can you help us show some kindness for kids?
Back-to-school shopping can be pricey. We're collecting school supplies to help some of our families.
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Rent & Utility Help:
Avoid Eviction!
Eviction Can Be Avoided
We have access to federal funding that can pay for up to twelve (12) months of past-due rent and utilities and pay for up to three future months.
Please send us an email at Hamil_CaresFunding@jfs.ohio.gov. We are eager to work with you to quickly set up a custom solution based on your circumstances.
The $1.9 trillion COVID-19 Relief Plan boosted the Child Tax Credit program for the 2021 tax year.
Child Tax Credit Details
• Credit amount increased – from $2,000 to $3,600 for children under age 6, and $3,000 for children 6-17 years old (previously credit was only given up to age 16).
• Credit amount will be made through advance payments in 2021, starting in July, to allow struggling families the benefit of the financial assistance now, instead of waiting until 2022.
Supporting Families and Changing Lives
We are here to help Hamilton County families and children to a better place in life. We work hard today so they can have better tomorrows.
We provide a wide breadth of services.
We can help with food, cash and medical assistance; publicly funded child care; child and adult protection; child support case management; and employment assistance.
Serving the Hamilton County community.
If you have concerns about how your case is being handled or you are confused about our policies, we are here to help you.
Gain momentum towards a brighter future.
Here's a way to help foster children make college visits, provide toiletries or toys to abused children and aid low-income families with needs beyond job assistance, food and medical care.
Finding the right path can be difficult, but we can help you find your way.
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July 13, 2021
Can you help us show some kindness to kids?
Kindness for Kids is underway. We’re collecting back-to-school items for our kinship families who have stepped up to take care of kids, often without much support. Visit our list today and see how you might be able to fill a …
Filling the gaps, providing support – Learn more about the HCJFS FAMILY Fund. Learn and Donate
