Delaware County Department of Job & Family Services

10/05/2026

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month and today, the Delaware County Commissioners along with local representatives reaffirmed our community's commitment to supporting victims and promoting healthy relationships. You can also find help and resources at the Ohio Domestic Violence Network page and on their website: https://www.odvn.org/

Domestic violence is a serious and pervasive issue that impacts individuals, families, workplaces, schools and so many more parts of our community. Today in session, the Commissioners, along with representatives from the Delaware County, OHIO, Sheriff's Office, the Delaware County Prosecutor's Office of Melissa A. Schiffel, and Turning Point Domestic Violence Shelter, recognized October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month and reaffirmed our community's commitment to supporting victims and promoting healthy relationships. If you or someone you love needs help, you can call the National Domestic Violence hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or text them at 88788.

10/05/2026

TODAY is the deadline to register to vote in the November 3rd General Election! Register online at: https://olvr.ohiosos.gov/

Voter Registration closes TODAY at 9pm!

If you plan to vote in this General Election, make sure your voter registration is up to date by checking here: https://lookup.boe.ohio.gov/vtrapp/delaware/vtrlookup.aspx

You have till 9pm to make any updates or submit a new registration! ⏰

10/04/2026

A full month of Halloween family fun is happening in Delaware County!

10/03/2026

IMPORTANT UPDATE! The application deadline for the 72nd Annual Holiday Clearing House has been extended to Friday, October 9 at 3 p.m. (OR until capacity is reached.) Very limited spots remain in both the family and senior programs! Apply online at: https://bit.ly/3Tyxn1S

🚨 EXTENDED ONE WEEK ‼️

Due to volunteer feedback and our altered September hours, the application deadline for the 72nd Annual Holiday Clearing House has been extended through Fri., Oct. 9 at 3 p.m. (OR until capacity is reached.) Very limited spots remain in both our family and senior programs.

To participate, families and seniors must apply, be at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level, and be approved through our online application to participate. All supporting information must be accurate and complete when submitting your application.

If you have already applied, you do not need to resubmit. All program communication will be sent to the email address included on your application.

Read more about HCH and apply now: https://www.delawarepeopleinneed.org/holiday-clearinghouse

09/30/2026

ICYMI…A Place of Warmth is moving to St Mark’s Lutheran Church, 28 E. William Street!

We are moving to St. Mark’s! 📦

Zion UCC, under the leadership of Pastor Jon Peterson, housed A Place of Warmth for eleven winters, until the need in our community outgrew the space. St Mark’s Lutheran Church is opening its doors this winter to continue this mission of providing warmth to our community on the coldest nights.

09/29/2026

Save this helpful post if you're planning to vote early in the November General Election. The Delaware County Ohio Board Of Elections Vote Center opens next Tuesday, October 6th.

And the deadline to register to vote in November is Monday, October 5th at 9 pm!
https://vote.delawarecountyohio.gov/

Early Absentee Voting (both in person and mail) begins one week from today! 📆

If you want to vote early in person, our vote center opens on October 6th! If you have submitted an absentee ballot application, those ballots will begin to be mailed out on October 6th and we can accept new applications until October 27th!

🚨 Don't forget! The deadline to register to vote ahead of the November 3rd General Election, is October 5th at 9pm!

09/28/2026

With cold and flu season fast approaching, bringing a Delaware Public Health District Flu Clinic to your business or organization is a smart idea!

✔️ Submit a request to learn more or get started:
https://forms.delawarehealth.org/Forms/Speaker_Request
📞 Questions? Call 740-203-2040

Whether you’re a business, workplace, library, community organization, senior living community, park, or other local organization, our nurses can bring a flu clinic directly to your location.

✔️ Convenient on-site vaccination
✔️ We handle the clinic logistics
✔️ Help protect your employees, residents, members, or community
✔️ Available throughout Delaware County

🏢🏘️ Interested in hosting a clinic?

Submit a request to learn more or get started:
https://forms.delawarehealth.org/Forms/Speaker_Request

📞 Questions? Call 740-203-2040

09/27/2026

As Su***de Prevention Month winds down, the need for action in Ohio remains urgent. In 2023, su***de was the 12th leading cause of death in the state and the 2nd leading cause of death for youth and young adult.

These stats represent lives lost, families forever changed, and communities in pain. There is help available in many forms...resources, support, and ways to get involved: https://bit.ly/4g4x1ao

September is Su***de Prevention Month, and the need for action in Ohio is urgent. In 2023, su***de was the 12th leading cause of death in the state and the 2nd leading cause of death for youth and young adult. These aren’t just statistics, they represent lives lost, families forever changed, and communities in pain.

Access resources, support, and ways to get involved.

https://bit.ly/4g4x1ao

09/25/2026

Only one week left to register for the 2026 Holiday Clearing House sponsored by People In Need, Inc.! The deadline for applications is next Friday, October 2 at 3 p.m. Learn more and apply today at: https://www.delawarepeopleinneed.org/holiday-clearinghouse

Applications for the 72nd Annual Holiday Clearing House are now open! This incredible, community-centric event is made possible by hundreds of volunteers each year, all to benefit our Delaware County neighbors in need.

Families and seniors must apply, be at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level, and be approved through our online application to participate.

Read more about HCH and apply now: https://www.delawarepeopleinneed.org/holiday-clearinghouse