Oct
30
Dakari brings joy to his new family

On Friday, we will celebrate National Adoption Month with adoption ceremonies for 13 children being welcomed into nine families. It’s one of our most special days.  We’ll be introducing you to some of the families that will be adopting that …

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Jun
06
June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month; Wear purple on June 15

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 …

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May
10
HCJFS Team honored with county award

Members of HCJFS’ Workforce Development team received an award today for an innovative partnership to help food assistance recipients find work. County Administrator Jeff Aluotto presented the “Team Impact” award as part of Hamilton County’s 2018 Circle of Excellence. The team was also honored Wednesday at the Hamilton County Board of Commissioners meeting.

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May
01
May is Public Assistance Fraud Awareness Month

May is Public Assistance Fraud Awareness Month in Ohio, and HCJFS is spreading the word that “Fraud Costs All of Us.” Residents of Hamilton County can report suspected public assistance fraud by calling HCJFS at 513-946-2217 or going to www.hcjfs.org/fraud or www.jfs.ohio.gov/fraud.

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Apr
19
HCJFS employees named ROCK STARs!

Three HCJFS employees have been named winners of the agency’s ROCK STAR employee appreciation awards in the first quarter of 2018.

The three winners, chosen from a list of 10 nominees, are:

Tracey Cottrell, an eligibility technician in Transportation Services, in the Remarkable Single Acts category
Amador Dalieidys, an eligibility technician in Performance Improvement, in the Sustained Excellence category
David Wittenauer, a training specialist in Quality Assurance, in the Outstanding Ongoing Acts of Sacrifice

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Apr
05
Saved by the System

A recent story on WCPO.com tells how HCJFS, and caseworker Natrasha Christian-Beasley played a part in one man’s success.

Robert Johnson went from foster care to family man. We’re proud of our role in his success.

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Apr
02
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month

I hope you will join us in our Child Abuse Prevention Month efforts this year. Child abuse prevention is a year-round focus for our agency, but April is the month set aside to really draw awareness to the problem. Sadly, …

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Mar
06
March is Social Worker Month

In March we take time to honor the social workers at HCJFS who work on the front lines to keep kids safe and families safe and thriving.

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Jan
18
Need to report a change?

Have you moved, or changed your phone number? Have you gotten a raise, or lost your job? Has someone moved in our out of your household?

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Oct
25
Director Weir a finalist for leadership award

Weir was named one of ten finalists for a 2017 Route Fifty Navigator Award in the category of Agency and Department Leadership. Weir was praised as someone who has built the foundation for success and created an environment for innovation.

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