Mercer County Job and Family Services

10/20/2026

The new OhioNextGen360 Verification Platform (ONVP) makes it simple to verify your income and employment for SNAP, Ohio Works First, Medicaid and Child Support. We send you a secure link; just click, log in, and follow a few steps. To learn more, visit:
https://bit.ly/4reD1m9 or ask your County Eligibility or Child Support Worker for details.

10/19/2026

Angel Tree Registration Is Open!

Our 2026 Angel Tree Program is officially open for registration!

If you live in Mercer County, meet the program’s income eligibility requirements, and have children who will be 12 years old or younger on Christmas Day, your family may qualify for our Angel Tree Program.

Applying is easy! Simply visit www.ourhomefrc.com/angeltree to complete the online registration form.

Please remember that registration closes on Tuesday, November 17, so be sure to submit your application before the deadline. We cannot accept late applications.

We know the holidays can bring extra financial stress for families, and we want to help make Christmas a little brighter for local children. If your family could benefit from the program, we encourage you to apply. And if you know a family who might qualify, please share this post so they don't miss the opportunity!

Let's spread the word and help make the season a little brighter for our community.

10/19/2026

The JFS phones are back up and running!

10/19/2026

10/19/2026

UPDATE: phone are back up.

Mercer County JFS' phone system is down. If you have an emergency or would like to report child or elder abuse or neglect, please contact Central Dispatch at 419-585-7724. THANK YOU.

10/17/2026

Winter Warmth Day is tomorrow!

If you need a warm winter coat for you or your children, join us Saturday, October 17th, as we help Mercer County families prepare for the colder months ahead.

Thanks to the generosity of our community, donated winter items will be available from 11am-1pm to help our neighbors stay warm this season.

We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow!

10/01/2026

It's hard to think about cold weather when we're still enjoying September, but winter will be here before we know it!

Today marks the beginning of our Winter Warmth Day collection.

We're collecting donations to help local children and families stay warm this winter.

Sometimes the best way to prepare for a hard season is to help someone else prepare for it, too.

06/30/2026

‼️ALL SHOE/SPIRITWEAR SPOTS HAVE BEEN FILLED! THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO HAS APPLIED!
✉️WATCH FOR YOUR LETTERS IN THE NEXT COUPLE DAYS