Franklin County Department of Job and Family Services

09/04/2026

🚨New Medicaid requirements are coming for adults. To keep your coverage, you may need to report the hours you work, volunteer, or go to school. See how they affect you.

Visit Medicaid.ohio.gov or FranklinCountyOhio.gov/MedicalAid for more information.

09/04/2026

Happy Krishna Janmashtami! 🪈

Janmashtami is a Hindu festival which celebrates the birth of the god Krishna. In Hindu tradition, Krishna is revered as the god of compassion, wisdom, righteousness, and love. Households celebrate with fasting, singing, dancing, preparing feasts, and re-enacting scenes from Krishna's life.



Image description: Graphic commemorating Krishna Janmashtami. Features an illustration of Krishna playing his flute in the moonlight. Text reads, "Krishna Janmashtami/ May you be blessed with good health, success, and endless happiness!" Franklin County Job and Family Services logo at the top.

09/04/2026

Notice: All Opportunity Centers will be closed on Monday, Sept. 7, 2026 for Labor Day. We will re-open on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026 at 8:00 AM.

You can still access your case 24/7 using the Self-Service Portal at: ssp.benefits.ohio.gov

Upload your case documents at: http://franklincountyohio.gov/jfsupload



Image description: Social media graphic notifying followers that all opportunity centers will be closed for labor day. Features work tools and an American flag in the background. Franklin County Job and Family Services logo at the top.

09/04/2026

We’re still rolling with free rides through Friday, Sept. 4! ☀️

With a heat advisory still in effect, COTA is offering no-cost fares on all services, including fixed-route buses, COTA Mainstream and COTA//Plus, through Friday, Sept. 4.

Stay cool and ride free! 🚌

09/04/2026

Storm Relief for South Side Residents ❗

The Reeb Center is offering emergency financial assistance for neighbors impacted by the August storms.

The application link will be posted on our website www.reebcenter.org starting at 9am on 9/8. Applications will be open September 8th–10th or until we reach capacity.

Please share and help us spread the word to South Side neighbors who may need support. 💙

09/04/2026

🎬✨ Looking for Labor Day plans? We’ve got you covered! Join Grove City Parks and Recreation for an unforgettable Labor Day Movie & Drone Show under the stars! 🌙

Head to The Park at Beulah this Saturday at 6 PM, grab your friends, family, and lawn chairs, and claim the perfect spot on the grass for a night of movies, drones, and fun! 🍿✨

09/04/2026

☀️ What a summer! Our youth made unforgettable memories with trips to the Blacklick Woods Metro Park, COSI, Olentangy Caverns, Ninja Citi, Young Chefs Academy, and the skating rink! 🚌✨

A huge thank you to the City of Columbus - City Hall and Franklin County Department of Job and Family Services for providing the funding that made these experiences possible for our youth. We’re grateful for a summer filled with learning, adventure, and fun! 💙

Stay tuned for a couple more posts to wrap up summer!

09/03/2026

Never miss important alerts again! Get reminders about renewals, recertifications, interviews, decisions, and more when you sign up.

You can opt-in for text alerts about your case by signing up on the Ohio Benefits Self-Service Portal or asking about text alerts during your benefits interview.

Sign up on the Self-Service Portal: ssp.benefits.ohio.gov

Learn more about text updates at: https://benefits.ohio.gov/home/resources/benefits-alerts



Image description: Social media graphic promoting Ohio Benefits text updates. Against a blue background, an illustration of a phone features a blue bell icon, signaling an incoming alert. Text says, "Get text updates about your benefits/ Never miss important alerts about your case!" Franklin County Job and Family Services logo at the top.

09/02/2026

Skip the trip to the opportunity center and try our new Document Uploader! All you need is your case number and a photo of your documents.

Visit our website to learn more or upload your documents:
https://franklincountyohio.gov/JFSupload



Image description: Graphic promoting Franklin County Job and Family Services new Document Uploader. Features yellow graphics with a phone, computer, checklist, car, and arrows that highlight the benefits of the uploader. Text reads: "Try our new JFS Document Uploader! Use your phone or computer. No OHID or Self-Service Portal log-in needed. Upload documents from home. Documents come straight to us. Franklincountyohio.gov/JFSupload." Franklin County JFS logo present.

09/02/2026