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Our Mission
As the employees of the Athens County Department of Job and Family Services, we have been charged with the most serious and important responsibility in government, that of helping our fellow citizens who experience the despair of poverty, hunger, homelessness, and ill health. We believe that our programs represent the conscience of society and that our strength lies in seeking a decent life for all.
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of Job and Family Services
coordinates a wide range of services and assistance programs
for people of all ages in Athens County.
We receive federal, state and local funding for our programs,
and we serve thousands of people every day.
Help prevent hunger in Athens County through Operation Full Belly
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Visitor's Guide
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Voter Information
We encourage all citizens to exercise their right to vote!
Register at any ACDJFS office.
Primary/Special Election - February 18, 2020
Due to COVID-19, H.B. 107 - Primary Election - April 28, 2020
General Election - Tuesday, November 3, 2020
- Voter Guide
- Voter Registration Form
- Voter Registration Instructions
- Absentee Ballot Application
- Agency Voter Declination Notice
News & Announcements
Athens County Health Risk Status - ACDJFS Protocol
View or Download PDFOhio's public assistance systems (Medicaid, SNAP and TANF benefits) will be UNAVAILABLE from 3 p.m. on Thursday, April 22, through 8 a.m. on Tuesday, April 27, so that a major technical upgrade can be completed.
View or Download PDF 04.14.2021COVID-19 PRC
View or Download PDFSenior Emergency Assistance program
View or Download PDF2021 Back-to-School Bash Applications Available
View or Download PDFBecome an IN-HOME AIDE
View or Download PDFHeating Assistance Available - Deadline May 31, 2021
View or Download PDFACDJFS Transportation Services
View or Download PDFACDJFS Career Opportunity
View or Download PDFODJFS - Food Assistance for Children Extended Through End of School Year
View or Download PDFODJFS Issues $300 Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation Payments
View or Download PDFAttention: Child Support Payors
View or Download PDFHHS Poverty Guidelines For 2021
View or Download PDFOhio: Federal Unemployment Benefits are extended until March 13th
View or Download PDFNew Unemployment Claimants Required to Conduct Work-Search Activities
View or Download PDFAspire - Learn More, Earn More
View or Download PDFCoronavirusohio.gov
View or Download PDFBuckeye Neighbors Helping Neighbors
View or Download PDFWork From Home, Become a Child Care Provider
View or Download PDFClean Baby, Happy Baby - Diapers & Wipes Program
View or Download PDFOhio WIC Shopper App
View or Download PDFOh SNAP Mobile Phone Application
View or Download PDFDONATE TODAY
View or Download PDFACDJFS Family Services Planning Committee Meeting
View or Download PDFNew Online Service for Replacement Social Security Cards
View or Download PDFHAPCAP - Emergency Housing Assistance Fund Available
View or Download PDFOhioMeansJobs - Athens County "New" location
View or Download PDFOhioMeansJobs - We Are Here For You
View or Download PDFContact us it's as easy as, 1-2-3
View or Download PDFDonate Today - A message from our Executive Director
View or Download PDFFood Box Services
View or Download PDFRequesting a replacement EBT card
View or Download PDFSHARE - Ohio's New State Hearings Web Portal
View or Download PDF2020 Voter Guide
View or Download PDFSmart Energy Tips
View or Download PDFOhio Launches TechCred to Help Employees Earn Technology Skills
View or Download PDFProduce PERKS Ohio's Nutrition Incentive program
View or Download PDFAthens County Back To School Bash 2019
View or Download PDFOhioMeansJobs - Virtual Job Fair
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