Dear JFS Family, As our county struggles with the effects of COVID-19, JFS is doing everything it can to help. This is exactly why our agency exists. Throughout our nearly 75-year history, we have time and time again come through for Hamilton County residents during hard times. You can count
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Shared by Hamilton County Job & Family Services March 16, 2020
We’re excited about our new branding. Not just because the colors are bright, but because we feel the look and feel better conveys the positive work JFS has been doing in Hamilton County for 75 years. It’s true: We support families and change lives. Click on our new video. We
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Shared by Moira Weir March 4, 2020
Hamilton County Job and Family Services’ Chief Operating Officer Tim McCartney has been named interim director of JFS and will assume those duties when Director Moira Weir leaves in early March. The Board of County Commissioners appointed McCartney today. The commissioners did not specify a time frame to fill the
Read More Shared by Moira Weir February 13, 2020
From even the worst of circumstances, a resilient child can rise. But it usually takes help. The chaos of poverty, substance abuse, foster care and other social ills can swallow up many young people. Most are overwhelmed by their circumstances and mere survival is success. There are others who rise to the challenge, not only surviving, but overcoming, achieving
Read More Shared by Moira Weir February 10, 2020
You may have heard already that I will soon leave JFS to accept the position as the first woman to lead the United Way of Greater Cincinnati as CEO/President. I do this with extreme mixed emotions. While I am excited to lead an organization helping hundreds of thousands of children
Read More Shared by Moira Weir February 3, 2020
Bethany House’s Peg Dierkers speaks to the Fatherhood Collaborative of Hamilton County on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019 The Fatherhood Collaborative of Hamilton County wrapped up the first year of its rebirth on Tuesday. Hamilton County Job and Family Services led an effort to reform the collaborative after a two-year absence. HCJFS
Read More Shared by Moira Weir December 11, 2019
The world needs more Mike McQueens. This man adopted the grandchildren of his former wife in one of the most heartwarming hearings on our National Adoption Day. Please check out this great story and wonderful photos. Thank you to Terry DeMio, Meg Vogel and The Enquirer for taking the time to
Read More Shared by Moira Weir December 9, 2019
The Cincinnati Computer Cooperative is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping those in need to get low-cost, guaranteed computers. Complete laptop or desktop systems start at $150. There is a $20 instant rebate available this holiday season to make the price even lower. The cooperative sells exclusively to public assistance
Read More Shared by Moira Weir November 27, 2019
Our offices will be closed Thursday and Friday, November 28 and 29 for the Thanksgiving Holiday. The post Offices closed Thursday and Friday appeared first on Hamilton County Job & Family Services . Visit Original Source at HCJFS.org
Ohio now has a new Children Services Transformation Advisory Council aimed at reviewing the state of Ohio’s foster care system and developing recommendations for improving the experience of children and families. The advisory council was created to build on the historic investments included in the State Operating Budget providing more opportunities
Read More Shared by Moira Weir November 7, 2019
It’s not uncommon to meet someone here who has worked for HCJFS for 20 years, 25 years, 30 years. In fact, we have 30 employees who have worked here more than three decades each. In a time when people don’t stay in jobs as much for pensions and retirement, what
Read More Shared by Moira Weir October 15, 2019
Gayle Foster of Hamilton County Health Department’s Infant Mortality Review Team speaks to the Fatherhood Collaborative of Hamilton County The Fatherhood Collaborative of Hamilton County met Tuesday afternoon to continue it’s mission of providing resources to help fathers support their families. Gayle Foster of Hamilton County Health Department’s Infant Mortality Review
Read More Shared by Moira Weir October 9, 2019
It is a new day at Job and Family Services. Change won’t occur overnight, but, make no mistake about it, change is underway. The JFS our staff and our consumers know now is evolving into a stronger, better organization. We have three pillars of strategy we are pursuing over the
Read More Shared by Moira Weir September 30, 2019