Hamilton County (Ohio) Department of Job and Family Services

Hamilton County (Ohio) Department of Job and Family Services HCJFS provides food, cash & medical assistance; publicly-funded child care; child & adult protection The agency has served Hamilton County since 1947.

Hamilton County Job and Family Services administers state, federal and local programs designed to help those in need and help families work toward self sufficiency. Today, the approximately 780 employees that work for the agency serve hundreds of thousands of Hamilton County residents. The department is one of the few quadruple-combined public human service agencies in Ohio – providing public assistance, children’s services, child support and workforce development programs to the community. Among the department’s many duties: local child protection, adult protection, child care, child support enforcement, workforce development, cash assistance, food assistance and medical assistance. Since 2007, HCJFS has been led by Agency Director Moira Weir. HCJFS is the largest department within Hamilton County government and reports to the Board of Hamilton County Commissioners. We welcome your comments on HCJFS social media pages. The purpose of this site is to share matters of public interest related to Hamilton County Job and Family Services and its mission. We encourage you to submit your questions, comments, and concerns, but please note this is a moderated online discussion site and not a public forum. Once posted, JFS reserves the right to delete submissions that contain vulgar language, personal attacks of any kind, or offensive comments that target or disparage any ethnic, racial, or religious group. Further, JFS also reserves the right to delete comments that:
• Are spam or include links to other sites
• Are clearly off topic
• Advocate illegal activity or incite violence
• Promote particular services, products, or political organizations
• Infringe on copyrights or trademarks
• Contain case-specific and other confidential information
• Use personally identifiable medical information – we recommend you not share any of your medical information on our social media. Please note that the comments expressed on this site do not reflect the opinions and position of the Hamilton County government or its officers and employees. If you have any questions concerning the operation of this online moderated discussion site, please contact the Communications Office at Hamilton County Job and Family Services.

09/11/2026

Did you know that we’ve extended our License to Thrive campaign through September? People who have had their drivers license or professional license suspended for unpaid child support can get them reinstated by participating in the program. Want to know more? Please call 513-946-7387 for more info.

Don't let incarceration derail your dreams of higher education. The Hamilton County Office of Reentry has resources to h...
09/09/2026

Don't let incarceration derail your dreams of higher education. The Hamilton County Office of Reentry has resources to help returning citizens continue education and training.

Are you or a loved one returning home from incarceration and interested in continuing education? The Office of Reentry has resources to help with General Education Diploma (GED) classes, training and even higher education.

Visit https://www.hamiltoncountyohio.gov/government/departments/reentry/services.php to learn more.

09/09/2026

We're making two spots this week - Mt. Healthy and Walnut Hills!

Free health screenings, help enrolling in social services and access to community partners — no appointment needed.

Check out the full list of providers for each stop on our website: https://513relief.org/bus/

End your summer with a new job! 💼Our next hiring event will be Wednesday (9/9) with Adecco Staffing, USA at our Bond Hil...
09/08/2026

End your summer with a new job! 💼
Our next hiring event will be Wednesday (9/9) with Adecco Staffing, USA at our Bond Hill campus from 10 AM - Noon.

09/04/2026

PulsePoint, a 911-connected app that empowers everyday citizens to provide life‐saving assistance to victims of sudden cardiac arrest, is now in Hamilton County!

09/03/2026

Did you know that 98 percent of foster children attending Cincinnati Public Schools Northwest Local School District and Winton Woods City Schools graduated in the class of 2026? Kids in foster care face unique challenges and we’re proud when they’re able to achieve success in the classroom and in life. 🎓

09/02/2026

Join us for Tots to Teens, a family-focused community event bringing together families, community partners, and local organizations for a day of health, wellness, safety, education, and fun!

✅ Health resources & screenings
✅ Safety services
✅ Maternal & infant health support
✅ Community partners on-site

📅 Saturday September 19
🕐 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
📍 Volunteer Park (6450 Wiehe Rd, 45237)

Address

1701 Patricia McCollum Way
Cincinnati, OH
45237

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 7:30am - 4:30pm

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