Brown County Department of Job & Family Services

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Brown County Department of Job and Family Services is committed to supporting the families and children of Brown County. The agency provides a variety of public programs aimed at promoting stabilization, self-sufficiency, employment sustainability, as well as adult and children services. The agency consists of two units: Public Assistance and Protective Services for Children and Adults. Local programs include Cash Assistance (TANF), Food Assistance (SNAP), Childcare, Medicaid (including Long-Term Care, Children’s Health Insurance, and services to Aged, Blind, and Disabled), Children and Adult Protective Services, Adoption, Foster Care, and local Workforce initiatives.

For additional information about our programs and how to apply, please select from the menu.

Individuals eligible for, receiving services from or benefiting from programs funded by or through the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) are protected by various laws, regulations, rules, and policies against unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, disability, political affiliation (food stamps only), age, sex, citizenship/ participant status (WIOA Programs only) and national origin. If you believe that you have been denied or delayed services for which you are eligible because of your race, color, national origin, religion, sex, political affiliation (food stamps only), disability or age, you must file your complaint within six months of the date on which the incident or treatment happened. You may call the Bureau of Civil Rights to submit your complaint, or you may submit your complaint in writing. If the complaint is submitted by telephone you can call (614) 644-2703 or Toll Free 1-866-227-6353.