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Report Fraud

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 cash assistance and workforce development programs), or Child Care, please fill out the form below or report it to (513) 946-2217. You will need to leave a voicemail for our fraud investigators, who will follow up on your complaint.

Report Fraud

If you are aware of fraud attempts, share the information here. Please attach any screenshots or supporting documents.

  • The name of the person submitting the report (Optional)
  • Email of the person submitting the report (Optional)
  • Phone number of the person submitting the report (Optional)

  • Information about the Person Committing Fraud

    Please provide as much detail as possible to help us investigate.
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    Or use the Ohio JFS website here. 

    Child Support

    Child Support is money required by law to be paid by one parent to another to help cover the costs of raising their children.

    Child Support

    Food Assistance

    Food Assistance helps families stretch their food budgets to buy healthy food. Also known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the program may be available to both families and individuals who qualify.

    Food Assistance

    Medical Assistance

    Medicaid (medical assistance) provides health care coverage to families who may not otherwise have access to health care. Medicaid may cover part of the cost of visits to the doctor, nursing home care and home health care.

    Medical Assistance

    Child Care

    Child Care services are available to eligible parents who are either working or in school, to help cover part of the cost of child care for their children. Parents are able to pick a child care provider that meets their …

    Child Care

    Cash Assistance

    Cash assistance, also known as Ohio Works First, is temporary assistance available to families to help them pay for immediate needs while the adults of the family prepare for and search for jobs. While receiving assistance, families spend a  minimum …

    Cash Assistance

    Child Protection

    The Children’s Services Division works with families to help keep Hamilton County children safe. Children’s Services operates the 241-KIDS hotline, provides services to help families and, when necessary, places children who cannot be safe in their own homes into temporary …

    Child Protection

    Workforce Development

    The Workforce Development unit helps Hamilton County residents join the workforce and move up the economic ladder.

    Workforce Development

    Elder Protection

    Hamilton County Adult Protective Services operates 421-LIFE, the 24-hour hotline for reporting abuse and neglect (by self or others) of Hamilton County adult residents. Hamilton County Job and Family Services works to: Identify risks to the safety and well-being of …

    Elder Protection