Now that school is back in session, leaders of our Hamilton County Youth Employment Program (YEP) can take a look back at just how much good they did for young people this summer. They have quite a bit to brag …
Read MoreSherri Jones, JFS Strategic Initiatives Director, today joins the agency’s Executive Team. Sherri, who joined JFS in April, plays a pivotal role in shaping the strategic vision of JFS. She will work closely with the leadership team to drive innovation, …
Read MoreYou’ll soon be seeing our You Drive, They Thrive campaign again. Every August, as part of Child Support Awareness Month, we extend an offer of amnesty to parents who have had a license suspended because they failed to pay child support. Many …
Read MoreKeeping kids safe is one of the most important things we do. It’s critical work for the people of Hamilton County. To do this important work, we need caseworkers. It’s not the job for everyone, we understand that. But it’s …
Read MoreApril is Child Abuse Prevention Month nationally. It’s not a time for case workers to think about preventing child abuse and neglect. They do that every day. Instead, this is a time for communities to join those social workers and …
Read MoreI have some great news for people who need to fill out a form for us. Just this week, we launched electronic signatures. That means clients can apply for our programs online and sign their applications electronically. This applies to …
Read MoreA few weeks ago in this space I told you about all our Black History Month content and how we are sending daily emails to staff, highlighting Black leaders, entertainers and business people nationally and locally. When March begins next …
Read MoreThis week, I mark my first year as director of Hamilton County Job and Family Services. It has been a busy year, to say the least. But also a very fulfilling one. I’m proud of many things we accomplished this …
Read MoreWe’re celebrating a milestone at JFS this year – our 75th anniversary. On Jan. 1, 1948, JFS was born from a consolidation of several social-service offices run by the city and county. At that time it was called the Hamilton …
Read MoreHappy New Year! We’re excited to announce that 2023 brings our 75th anniversary. We have helped millions of Hamilton County residents since our start on Jan. 1, 1948. Since then, the mission of HCJFS has grown and broadened to include …
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