http://www.hcjfs.hamilton-co.org/ News for Hamilton County Job & Family Services en-us 142 18 http://www.hcjfs.org http://www.hcjfs.hamilton-co.org/Image3.jpeg Wed, 01 February 2012 08:52:57 http://www.hcjfs.hamilton-co.org/Buttons/Media/Pressreleases/2012/February/Press%20release_%20Adoption%20Child%20Feb.%202012.pdf A young lady who would love to celebrate her 16th birthday by connecting with an adoptive parent is February’s Waiting Child at Hamilton County Job and Family Services. Tue, 31 January 2012 11:21:57 http://www.hcjfs.hamilton-co.org/Buttons/Media/Pressreleases/2012/February/tax%20scams%20flier.pdf Scams abound during tax season. Learn how to avoid and report them. Also, visit www.makeworkpay.com for information on free tax preparation. Wed, 25 January 2012 11:41:57 https://childsupport.ohio.gov Child Support consumers can now access their Child Support case information and payment history through the new Child Support Portal released by ODJFS. Both custodial and non-custodial parents will be able to view up-to-date payment information. Find out more information at https://childsupport.ohio.gov Tue, 03 January 2012 13:53:57 http://www.hcjfs.hamilton-co.org/Buttons/Media/Pressreleases/2012/January/Press%20release_%20Adoption%20Child%20Jan.%202012.pdf 14-year old boy who wants to be a police officer or firefighter Check out the video! Tue, 20 December 2011 14:56:57 http://www.hcjfs.hamilton-co.org/Buttons/Media/Pressreleases/2011/December/Press%20release_Public%20Assistance%20Chat%20December.pdf Learn more about food assistance, Medicaid and other help available to struggling Hamilton County residents Mon, 05 Dec. 2011 09:25:00 http://www.hcjfs.hamilton-co.org/Buttons/Media/Pressreleases/2011/December/Press%20release_%20Adoption%20Child%20Dec.%202011.pdf Starlynn, a 14-year-old girl who likes to write poems and songs, is this month's Waiting Child. Fri, 18 Nov. 2011 8:00:00 http://www.ustream.tv/channel/hamilton-county-mass-adoption-ceremony Nov. 16 -- Watch the adoption of ten children at 9 a.m. today in celebration of National Adoption Month. Cody, Maxwell, Zachary, Chloe, Ethan, Jamila, Elijah, Adam, Elijah and Jonathon will all join loving families just in time for the holidays in a touching ceremony. Wed, 16 Nov. 2011 09:54:00 http://www.hcjfs.hamilton-co.org/Buttons/Media/Pressreleases/2011/November/Press%20release_%20Adoption%20Month%202011.pdf Ten Children Find “Forever” Families in Mass Ceremony to Celebrate Adoption Month Fri, 04 Nov. 2011 10:30:00 http://www.hcjfs.hamilton-co.org/UpdateNew2011/November/Pages/UpdateWeir.htm "Demarcus Jackson's heartbreaking death has this community - and JFS - asking serious questions. This tragedy has reverberated through our building. When a child in our care dies, we take it very personally. Even more than that, several here had come to know Demarcus, and his loss has left them with heavy hearts. I assure you we, as much as anyone, want to get answers to those questions." Read the remainder of Director Moira Weir's letter about Demarcus's death by following the link. Fri, 04 Nov. 2011 10:30:00 http://www.hcjfs.hamilton-co.org/Buttons/Media/Pressreleases/2011/November/PublicAssistance.pdf "The recession, budget cuts, and exploding caseloads all have had a devastating impact on our community, the people we serve, and our agency. This summer, this volatile combination of events impacted our ability to provide services in the manner you and we have become accustomed. For that, we are truly sorry." Read the remainder of Director Moira Weir's letter to the public, including the steps HCJFS is taking to correct the problem, by following the link. Thur, 03 Nov. 2011 12:45:00 http://www.hcjfs.org The statewide system HCJFS uses to determine public assistance eligibility is back in normal operation today. HCJFS will make every effort to contact individuals today that were scheduled for a telephone interview yesterday while the system was down. Questions or concerns can be directed to 946-1000. Wed, 02 Nov. 2011 18:32:54 http://www.hcjfs.hamilton-co.org/Buttons/Media/Pressreleases/2011/November/Press%20release_%20Adoption%20Child%20Nov.%202011.pdf An energetic 15-year-old Bengals fan is November’s Waiting Child at Hamilton County and Family Services. Fri, 30 September 2011 13:59:57 http://www.hcjfs.hamilton-co.org/Buttons/Media/Pressreleases/2011/September/Press%20release_%20Adoption%20Child%20Oct.%202011.pdf 16-year old boy who loves animals and wants to be a veterinarian available for adoption. Check out the video!