Jackson County JFS

06/02/2026

Don’t forget! 👟 Back-to-school shoe voucher applications are open now for kids. Be sure to apply before the deadline on June 5!

06/01/2026

💜 World Elder Abuse Awareness Day – June 15 💜

Join us in recognizing World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15. This day is dedicated to raising awareness about elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation, and promoting the safety, dignity, and well-being of older adults.

Together, we can help create communities where older adults are respected, valued, and protected.

Wear purple on June 15 to show your support and help spread awareness.

Wear Purple June 15 to help raise awareness!

05/28/2026

05/27/2026

‼️IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT‼️

Please be advised that our agency phone lines will be temporarily unavailable on scheduled closure days from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Please see the dates listed on this flyer for scheduled closure days.

These scheduled closures allow staff dedicated time to process documents, complete case actions, and address pending items to better serve the individuals and families in our community.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we continue working to improve overall service delivery.

For urgent matters during closure periods, please visit our office in person.

📢 **Notice of Scheduled Phone Closures – 2026**

Please see the attached flyer for important information regarding scheduled phone closures throughout 2026.

On the listed dates, our phones will be unavailable from **8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.** to allow staff dedicated time to process documents, complete case actions, and address past-due items. This focused work time helps us provide more timely and efficient service to the individuals and families we serve.

We appreciate your understanding and patience as we continue working to improve our services.

If you have an urgent matter on one of the scheduled dates, please visit our office in person.

Thank you.

05/26/2026

‼️SNAP cardholders‼️⬇️

Will this change affect how I shop in stores?

There is no change to using your EBT card in person at an Ohio grocery store when paying at a POS device. However, cardholders will need to temporarily remove the “Block High-Risk Transactions” setting if they:

• Order groceries for pickup or delivery
• Shop out of state, including border states (Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Pennsylvania, or West Virginia)
• Use scan-and-go self-checkout features, such as Meijer’s “Shop & Scan” or Sam’s Club’s “Scan & Go”

Cards can be locked or unlocked at any time through the following options, available 24/7:

• The official ConnectEBT app
• Online at ConnectEBT.com
• By calling 1-866-386-3071

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Starting May 13, SNAP EBT cards will automatically default to a “block high‑risk transactions” setting. Cardholders will need to unlock their card before mak...

05/25/2026

On Memorial Day, we pause to remember and honor the heroes who gave their lives in service to our nation.
From all of us at Jackson County Job & Family Services, thank you to those who served and sacrificed for our freedom.