Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for the residents of Jefferson County, by supporting the delivery of health and human services.

JCDJFS BuildingChildren 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 Business Department facilitates services which enable the Income Maintenance, Social Service, and Child Support Divisions to function successfully. Jefferson County Department of Job and Family Services provides matching fund grants to organizations county-wide to assist with job training and other essential services.

Voter Registration

Jefferson County Department of Job and Family Services is a designated voter registration agency. Anyone may register to vote, or change their current voter registration address or name at this agency. Read more...

Non-Discrimination

The Jefferson County Department of Job and Family Services prohibits discrimination in all of its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability or political beliefs. Read more...

Income Maintenance

The Income Maintenance Division establishes initial and ongoing eligibility for:

  • Ohio Works First Assistance (OWF)
  • Medicaid Emergency Assistance (EA)
  • Prevention, Retention and Contingency Program (PRC)
  • Disability Assistance (DA)
  • Food Stamps (FS)

Ohio Works First (OWF) assists children deprived of parental support due to absence, illness, or unemployment.

Food Stamps (FS) help low-income families maintain an adequate diet for good health and nutrition. Medicaid provides health care coverage for low-income individuals under a variety of categories.

Disability Assistance (DA) helps individuals not eligible for state or federal programs.

Prevention, Retention and Contingency (PRC) program allows for time limited payments to families containing at least one minor child. PRC payments are intended to maintain self-sufficiency and divert families from long-term public assistance. Such things as car repairs, emergency shelter payments, uniforms, and other job-related needs are approved to assist the family.