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Keeping 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 …

Economic Sustainability. Just two words. But two words that mean a lot.   We’ve chosen Economic Sustainability as the new name for our former client services department, which includes Family and Adult Assistance, OhioMeansJobs, Workforce Development, Child Care and other programs. We feel …

We talk a lot at the agency about diversity and inclusion and we’re working diligently to develop a robust plan to bring more equity to the way we work. It’s one of the priorities you’ll hear me talk about often.  We take February, Black …

Hello everyone! I am thrilled and honored to begin my new role as director of Hamilton County Job and Family Services. I look forward to working with leaders from all over the community to make sure HCJFS continues to be the same effective safety …

Amy Story, a veteran leader at Hamilton County Job and Family Services, takes over as interim director while county officials continue looking for a new executive director. Story joined the agency in 1990 and has held many leadership positions, in …

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 …

We are looking for a new director to replace veteran leader Tim McCartney, who is retiring after 30 years at JFS.  The job posting is here. But there’s so much more to say about all that goes into this important role. …

To help prevent babies from dying in unsafe sleep situations, Hamilton County Job and Family Services begins on Monday an unprecedented prevention campaign.   HCJFS workers will visit neighborhoods to talk to parents of infants and distribute free Halo swaddles …

Hundreds of Hamilton County residents struggling because of Covid-19 got direct access to help Tuesday night during the county’s “relief-a-thon.” Hamilton County Job and Family Services and the Hamilton County administration joined with the United Way of Greater Cincinnati and …

Gov. Mike DeWine announced that 15 long-term mass vaccination clinics will open throughout Ohio to significantly expand regional access to COVID-19 vaccines. One of the clinics will be in Cincinnati. The others: Lima, Maumee, Dayton, Columbus, Akron, Youngstown, Chillicothe, Marietta, …