HCJFS shows adaptability by exceeding 90 percent timeliness for public assistance for one year
It is no secret that in
2008 and 2009, this agency endured some pretty dramatic cuts. The
Hamilton County Job and Family Services workforce dropped from 1,600
employees to about 800.
The public demanded we do
more with less, and we have known for a long time that is exactly what
we have been doing.
But this month, we will
celebrate an important anniversary that shows not only our commitment to
serving the public but our ability to adapt to the changing times.
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Wear Blue: Child Abuse is Preventable
Please
join us Wednesday, April 10 by wearing blue to help raise
awareness about child abuse and neglect.
The 88
children’s services agencies throughout Ohio will join together to celebrate
Child Abuse Prevention Month in April by promoting “Wear Blue: Child
Abuse is Preventable” and asking residents to wear blue to work, school, the gym or
wherever you find yourself on April 10.
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New Kiosk in HCJFS Lobby to Speed Service for Consumers
HCJFS is expected to install a kiosk in the lobby this month
that will make it easier for consumers to submit verification
documents.Hamilton County residents who come to JFS to apply
for public assistance will soon have the option of using a new
self-serve kiosk that will be installed in the front lobby at 222 E.
Central Parkway. The kiosk will speed the application process and
give consumers an alternative to waiting in line for required
documentation or for receipts.
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New Electronic Cards for Families Using Food Assistance
Beginning in July,
Hamilton County’s 135,000 food assistance consumers will receive new
electronic benefit cards.
Recently, J.P.
Morgan Electronic Financial Services (EFS) was selected to take
over the operation and management of the Ohio Electronic Benefit
Transfer (EBT) system. This system supports the Ohio Direction Card,
generally known as food assistance, and EPPICard prepaid debit cards
for cash assistance.
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Free Tax Assistance
For households with
annual incomes up to $60,000 there are several resources available to
help residents file their taxes for free.
The Ohio Benefit Bank
offers both electronic filing and trained counselors for tax review.
If eligible, the Benefit
Bank can also help residents complete a free Student Application for
Federal Student Assistance (FAFSA), and complete applications for
programs like nutrition assistance child care assistance, health
coverage and more.
Visit
www.ohiobenefits.org for more information.
The United Way of Greater
Cincinnati also offers free in-person tax assistance at 34 local sites.
In addition to free
preparation and e-filing, residents can get help determining eligibility
and claiming the Earned income Tax Credit (EITC).
Visit
www.uwgc.org for
more information.
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