Latest News
03/23/2020
OJFSDA staff is now working remotely
Due to the Governor's Stay at Home order, we are now working remotely. We can be reached via email or on our cell phones. Thank you!
03/17/2020
How to file for unemployment benefits during COVID-19
Click the headline to see a step-by-step video on how to file.
03/09/2020
Looking for information on COVID-19/Coronavirus?
Ohio Coronavirus Hotline 1-833-4ASKODH (1-833-427-5634)
Please review the resources available from the Ohio Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention. Click the headline for links to those resources.
01/30/2020
Partner with OJFSDA for its 2020 Annual Conference
EVENT POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
The conference has been proactively postponed given the recent public health information around the projected impact and spread of COVID-19 and sponsor and exhibitor registration has been temporarily suspended. We hope to reschedule the event in the fall and will provide further details when we're able.
01/14/2020
Ohio Will Continue to Accept Refugees
You may have seen news coverage recently on Governor DeWine’s commitment to continue accepting refugees through the refugee resettlement program.
12/20/2019
ODJFS Warns Against SNAP Scam
On December 19, 2019 the state sent out this important warning.
12/13/2019
Congratulations to our Outstanding Director of the Year Beth Rubin!
OJFSDA announces the 2019 Outstanding Director of the Year.
11/01/2019
Amendment Proposed to Bill Requiring Photos on SNAP Cards
The sponsor of Senate Bill 165, which would require photos to be added to SNAP EBT cards, has proposed an amendment that would give additional time for implementation if the bill passes.
10/11/2019
Ohio Launches TechCred Program
Lt. Governor Jon Husted has announced the launch of TechCred - a program that reimburses eligible employers training costs for incumbent and prospective employees to earn a microcredential.
10/11/2019
Request for Comments on Affordable Child Care
We encourage members to take a look at this request from the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) seeking input on strategies to improve access to high quality, affordable child care in the U.S.
08/30/2019
Educational Materials from the Attorney General
The Attorney General’s Elder Justice Unit has released new resources that counties may find helpful when talking about elder abuse in their community.
08/30/2019
Launch of the New Student Wellness Program
Ohio’s recently passed state budget invests $675 million to help districts and schools support their students’ academic achievement through mental health counseling, wraparound services, mentoring and after-school programs.
08/16/2019
By the Numbers: Census 2020
The outcome of the census will have a profound impact on many facets of our work.
07/20/2019
Governor DeWine Signs State Budget Bill
The legislature sent an agreed upon budget to the governor late last Wednesday night.
07/20/2019
92 Farmers’ Markets Now Accept SNAP Cards
SNAP recipients living near farmers’ markets should have received notification letters explaining the program.
06/24/2019
Ohio Counties Are Seeing Seniors Outnumber Youth
Census population estimates show 13 of Ohio’s 88 counties already had more people of retirement age in 2018 than they had children.
