The Central Access Point Helpline assists individuals and families who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness. They can access information about services, check for space in emergency shelters, and be placed into housing programs. The helpline is accessible by calling 513-381-SAFE. Those who are homeless today and those 
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  Shared by United Resource Connection  February 12, 2025
		   
		
		   
			
				
 					
						
						
 
						
					
			Strategies to End Homelessness recently launched a Property Owner Engagement Program. It will support of our Shelter Diversion program . And may eventually support housing programs that support people and families leaving homelessness. The leading cause of homelessness isn’t mental health or substance abuse issues. It’s simply the lack of 
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  Shared by Strategies to End Homelessness  October 28, 2022
		   
		
		   
			
				
 					
						
						
 
						
					
			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
		   
		
		   
			
				
 					
						
						
 
						
					
			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
		   
		
		   
			
				
 					
						
						
 
						
					
			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
		   
		
		   
			
				
 					
						
						
 
						
					
			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
		   
		
		   
			
				
 					
						
						
 
						
					
			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
		   
		
		   
			
				
 					
						
						
 
						
					
			If you can no longer stay in your current living situation and are being asked to leave and would end up in shelter without assistance, please click this link to complete the Emergency Housing Voucher Assessment. Please be aware that the Emergency Housing Vouchers are an extremely limited resource. Submitting this 
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  Shared by Strategies to End Homelessness  July 9, 2021
		   
		
		   
			
				
 					
						
						
 
						
					
			The video included with this post is part of a campaign to reach latino Ohioans who have not yet been vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus. It is particularly important to reach this population because they are disproportionately effected by the COVID-19 virus. Kiara Alfonseca (digital reporter, journalist, and producer) reports that 
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  Shared by Central Clinic Behavioral Health  June 15, 2021
		   
		
		   
			
				
 					
						
						
 
						
					
			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
		   
		
		   
			
				
 					
						
						
 
						
					
			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
		   
		
		   
			
				
 					
						
						
 
						
					
			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
		   
		
		   
			
				
 					
						
						
 
						
					
			The Ohio Direction Card is accepted at eight farmers’ markets in Hamilton County. Many more markets across the state also accept the card. Hamilton County locations include:  Findlay Market Farmers’ Market 1801 Race Street Cincinnati, OH 45202  8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on 
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  Shared by Moira Weir  July 17, 2019