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-Get the benefits you need without having to leave your home. Call 1-844-640-6446 and apply over the phone or apply online at www.benefits.ohio.gov
-Interested in becoming a child care provider? click here
We have received information amount texting scams with our recipients. DO NOT click the links in a text or email message. You should manually type in the link to the ODJFS self-service portal and change their password. Some examples are below but remember there are a lot of scammers out there:
A SNAP recipient, recently approved, received a text message stating her account was part of a “data leak.” The text message read:
Ohio.gov – Anthony20
This password has appeared in a data leak, which puts this account at high risk of compromise. You should change your password immediately.
Another message appeared indicating it came from the Passwords component of their iPhone; it read:
Compromised Password
The password for your ohio.gov account has appeared in a data leak, putting your account at high risk of compromise. iPhone can help you re-secure your account.
Effective July 6, 2020
South Central Ohio Job and Family Services will be open to the public
Monday–Friday 8am- 4:30pm
We recommend all customers stay safe and practice social distancing and to continue to access services by telephone and online. Facial coverings are strongly recommended, but not mandatory
Public Assistance
All business will be completed by telephone, email, and fax.
Phone: 1-844-640-6446
Fax: 740-772-7514
Email: SCOJFS_ChangeTeam@jfs.ohio.gov
Online: https://ssp.benefits.ohio.gov
Mail: SCOJFS, P.O. Box 469, Chillicothe, Ohio 45601
You may apply for Public Assistance which includes Cash Assistance (TANF), Food Assistance (SNAP), and Medicaid by calling 1-844-640-6446 Monday through Friday from 8am to 4pm or online at https://ssp.benefits.ohio.gov
All interviews will be completed by phone and you can send documents by fax, email or utilize the drop boxes at each site which will be monitored vigorously throughout the day. All business activities will still be processed within the mandated time frames and we will ensure cases are certified timely with no break in assistance.
Child Care
You may apply for publicly funded childcare online at https://ssp.benefits.ohio.gov. Please submit all requested documentation to ensure a timely process. If you have questions, please call 1-855-726-5237, then select option 3 then option 4 or email childcare-southcentral@jfs.ohio.gov
Non-Emergency Transportation
For transportation needs please call 1-855-726-5237, then select option 3 then option 5.
Direct Delivered Transportation (Van Transportation)
3C Cab – 740-572-7395
Carealot Transportation – 740-577-4467
Chillicothe Transit (Ross-Go) – 740-772-4004
GreenCab – 740-200-3500
HAPCAP – 740-385-6999
Hopewell Health – 740-385-2555
Jackson Transportation – 740-288-2091
Jackson-Vinton Community Action – 740-384-3722
Fasttime Transportation - 740-972-0895
Quest Express – 740-596-1950
Vinton County Senior Citizens – 740-596-4706
Child Support
All business will be completed by telephone, email, and fax.
Phone: 1-855-726-5237 Option 2
Fax: Hocking 740-380-3809 Ross 740-772-7514 Vinton 740-672-2297
Online: http://jfs.ohio.gov/ocs
Mail: SCOJFS, P.O. Box 469, Chillicothe, Ohio 45601
WE CANNOT ACCEPT PAYMENTS AT OUR OFFICES
YOU CAN MAKE PAYMENTS:
ONLINE: Debit/Credit cards http://oh.smartchildsupport.com
IN-PERSON: MoneyGram (Walmart, etc.) Code #: 14674
You can send documents by fax, email or utilize the drop boxes at each site which will be monitored vigorously throughout the day.
Employment Services
All business will be completed by telephone, email, and fax.
Phone: Hocking 740-380-4043 Ross 740-772-7532 Vinton 740-672-2288 or 740-672-2289
Fax: Hocking 740-385-1911 Ross 740-772-7580 Vinton 740-672-2297
E-Mail: scojfs-workactivities@jfs.ohio.gov
Online: http://www.ohioMeansJobs.com or http://www.unemployment.ohio.gov
You can send documents by fax, email or utilize the drop boxes at each site which will be monitored vigorously throughout the day.
Children’s Services
South Central Ohio Job and Family Services (SCOJFS) is responsible for investigating reports of abuse and neglect involving children and older adults in Hocking, Ross, and Vinton Counties.
To report suspected Abuse or Neglect of Children or the Elderly, call 1-855-726-5237 and select option 1. Call 911 or law enforcement if you believe a child or senior is in immediate danger.
For more information and to keep up on announcements, please find us on Facebook at South Central Ohio Job & family Services
-For updated information and to help you prepare for and protect against the Coronavirus, please go to the Ohio Department of Health’s website. https://odh.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/odh/home
