October is Safe Sleep for Babies Month!
Do you know what Safe Sleep is? During every nighttime sleep and every nap, parents need to follow these ABC rules with their babies:
A: Baby sleeps Alone
B:Baby sleeps on its Back
C: Baby sleeps in a Crib
#SafeSleep
A big thanks to our JFS employees who were recently on the air, Aida Betts and
Erin Eckert. You can check out their episodes below 👇
Aida Betts on WVXU: wvxu.org/show/cincinnati-edi…
Erin Eckert on 700WLW: 700wlw.iheart.com/featured/b… (Click on 10/8/26)
Applications are now open for the HEAP Energy Assistance program, which helps eligible households manage their utility bills.
To find out if you meet the income guidelines, visit: jfs.ohio.gov/public-assistan…

ALT The image is an advertisement for the HEAP Energy Assistance application being available online. It features two people smiling at a laptop. The text highlights that the process is fast, easy, and secure. There is a button labeled "Apply Online!" and a website link: EnergyHelp.Ohio.gov. The advertisement is associated with the Ohio Department of Job & Family Services.
We asked our employees to skip the corporate buzzwords and describe their jobs in the easiest way possible. Their answers might surprise you!
We have some exciting opportunities for you this week, with 3 employers stopping by for hiring events!
10/14 - Empathy Home Healthcare Agency & Omnia360 Facility Solutions
10/15 - US Postal Service
Did You Know? Of children who exited HCJFS Custody in 2026 so far, 300 – that’s half – went home to their family. Another 26% went to live with relatives or their non-removal parent. Reunification is almost always the initial goal when a child comes into our care.
Hamilton County JFS retweeted
Save the Date: State of Cancer Forum and Health Expo
📆 Wednesday, October 21, 2026
🕤 9 a.m.–2 p.m.
📍 Urban League, 3458 Reading Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45229
Wear PINK on October 21 to show your support!
Our Family Resources page has info to assist families involved with the child welfare system in Hamilton County. We know this journey can be difficult, and we’re here to help.
To access this page visit: hcjfs.org/services/childrens…
Getting an early start on your holiday shopping? Please check out our Kindness for Kids wish list.
We're starting early to make sure we collect enough to provide gifts for our 2,000+ kids in foster and kinship care. 🎁
Thanks for your help!
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This week we're having back to back hiring events at JFS!
10/7 - Adecco Staffing, USA (10 AM -12 PM)
10/8 - UC Health (10 AM -12 PM)
We can't wait to see you there!
Ever wonder what a day of a JFS caseworker looks like? Check out this great article by the @Enquirer where they cover a typical day of one of our Hamilton County caseworkers.
hcjfs.org/news_detail_T1_R46…
Important update for young adults!
Beginning October 1, CCMEP will become Ohio Career Launch, a name chosen by the young adults it serves. Ohio Career Launch helps teens and young adults ages 14–24 build job‑readiness skills, explore career paths, and get the support they need to succeed.
Want to learn more? Visit your local OhioMeansJobs Center or jfs.ohio.gov/ohio-career-lau….
Hamilton County JFS retweeted
Check out our October schedule!
The 513Relief Bus has 10 stops scheduled across the county to help you and your family get the resources you need.
Be sure to save the date for the State Of Cancer Caucus on 10/21 at 3458 Reading Rd.
Visit 513relief.org/bus/ for more info.
📢LAST CALL! 📢
The License to Thrive program ends September 30. If you've had your license suspended for failure to pay child support, you can get back on track before it's too late by calling 513-946-7387 and setting up an agreement.
Did you know that September is Grandparent and Kinship Month?
Grandparents and kinship caregivers play an important role in the lives of children, offering stability, connection, and familiarity. Kinship caregivers involved with the children services system are sometimes called Resource Families. Learn more about the Resource Family Bill of Rights and how the Family Ombudsman can help by visiting yfo.ohio.gov.
Know someone needing help after returning from incarceration? This is the perfect event for them!
The Hamilton County Office of Reentry's One Stop Resource Center w/ the @513Relief Bus will be this Friday, 9/25 from 10 AM - 1 PM at the Winton Hills Rec Center.
Tomorrow (September 23) @EastersealsRW will be in the lobby of Hamilton County Central Campus for our next hiring event. Stop by anytime from 10 AM - 12 PM to speak with a representative.
Come out for a day of fun and wellness for all of your little ones!
The @513Relief Bus’s Tots to Teens event will be happening this Saturday (9/19) from 10 AM - 2 PM in Golf Manor (6450 Wiehe Road).
Yesterday Director Bob Anderson signed a memorandum of understanding with 12 other County and City systems to create the Hamilton County Child & Family Systems Partner Collaborative, collectively referred to as Systems Partners.
Learn more: wlwt.com/article/agencies-co…






















