Guiding Principles:
- Collaboration
- Problem Prevention
- Integration of Services
- Personal Responsibility
- Evaluation of Programs
- Community Involvement
- Simplifying Service Delivery
Agency Divisions:
Report Fraud/Abuse:
Adoption Questions:
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The JCDJFS enhances the quality of life of Jefferson County citizens by supporting
the delivery of health and human services.
Children and adults are sometimes in danger of harm, unable to protect themselves,
or have no one to assist them. To protect and assist these citizens, the Children
Services Division is responsible for responding to reports of child abuse/neglect/dependency
and has a fully qualified staff which investigates reports, provides supportive
services to children and their families, and oversees foster care, a children’s
home and adoption services.
Adult protective services reduces or remedies conditions endangering adults, providing
supportive services and referrals, job assistance, medical services and referrals
to community resources.
The JCDJFS Business Department facilitates services which enable Income Maintenance,
Social Service, and Child Support Divisions to function successfully.
The JCDJFS provides matching fund grants to organizations county-wide to assist
with job training and other essential services.
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Phone: (740) 282-0961 | Fax: (740) 282-7425
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