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Apply Online for Job & Family Services

The Hamilton County Department of Job & Family Services has an online portal that allows individuals and families to apply for services completely online. The portal allows applicants to sign electronically when submitting their application for services. The Hamilton County Department of Job and Family Services offers a number of

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Shared by United Resource Connection March 20, 2024

License amnesty offer extended by JFS

Hamilton County Department of Job & Family Services has announced that they will be extending their amnesty offer to parents whose licenses have been suspended for failure to pay child support. The agency’s You Drive, They Thrive campaign, started last month in connection with national Child Support Awareness Month, emphasizes

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Shared by Hamilton County Job & Family Services September 1, 2022

Mortgage & Property Tax Help Still Available

If you own a home in Hamilton County Ohio and need assistance with your property taxes or mortgage, you may be eligible for assistance through one of three programs funded through federal stimulus money. While programs like the Emergency Rental Assistance Program in Hamilton County have been suspended due to

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Shared by United Resource Connection August 24, 2022

Ohio Means Jobs Office

The Ohio Means Jobs Office provides a number of services to help job seekers connect to employers and find fulfilling work. These services include: Free Educational Workshops, Career Coaching and Job Leads, Hiring Events, Training, and Job Transportation services. The office helps dislocated workers and individuals with barriers to employment,

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Shared by United Resource Connection August 22, 2022

Child Support Amnesty in August

Individuals who have had their driver’s license or Ohio professional license suspended due to lack of child support payments can have these licenses reinstated if they make payment arrangements with the Hamilton County Department of Job & Family Services (HCJFS) Child Support Division. This amnesty program is offered every August

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Shared by Hamilton County Job & Family Services August 4, 2022

Youth Employment Program Eligibility Application

Hamilton County Job & Family Services has an online application for the Youth Employment Program . The Hamilton County Youth Employment Program provides jobs and year-round job readiness training for Hamilton County residents ages 14 to 21. The program attempts to help young people in Hamilton County find work, explore

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Shared by Hamilton County Job & Family Services June 1, 2022

Baby Formula Shortage F.A.Qs

Since the outbreak of COVID-19, there have been significant shortages of infant formulas in stores. Current shortages have been largely caused by supply chain issues and the recent recall of several baby formula products over concerns about cronobacter contamination , in U.S. produced powder formulas, including Similac, Similac PM 60/40, Alimentum, and Elecare. The

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Shared by Hamilton County Job & Family Services May 19, 2022

USDA Prohibits Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation & Gender Identity

WASHINGTON, May 5, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service announced today that it will interpret the prohibition on discrimination based on sex found in Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and in the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (encompassing the Supplemental

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Shared by United Resource Connection May 6, 2022

The Fatherhood Collaborative of Hamilton County

Being a single dad: Jamel Kirk. This is a story you don’t hear often. It’s about a young man who unexpectedly finds himself a single father raising two little girls and doing a good job at it. The life jolt Jamel Kirk didn’t expect has become his greatest blessing. And

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Shared by Hamilton County Job & Family Services November 18, 2021

Drive-thru in a SNAP

Ohio residents who receive food assistance can now shop online and pick up groceries in their cars. Federal rules say SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits cannot be used for food delivery. But retailers are no longer required to submit waiver requests to allow online shopping and curbside pickup for

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Shared by Hamilton County Job & Family Services April 2, 2020

Celebrating Black History Month

As Black History Month draws to a close, some of our staff gathered for a photo in front of our building to honor the history and contributions made to our community and our organization.  The post Celebrating Black History Month appeared first on Hamilton County Job & Family Services .

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Shared by Moira Weir February 28, 2020

Earn up to $23.50 with the census

Looking for extra income in 2020? The U.S. Census is looking to fill thousands of temporary jobs next year. Applications are now being accepted. Hours are flexible. Most people hired will work evenings and weekends, making this an ideal job for someone who works full time and is looking to

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Shared by Moira Weir December 12, 2019