To the Residents of Champaign County: The Champaign County Department of Job & Family Services and the Mental Health, Drug & Alcohol Services Board of Logan and Champaign Counties, will hold a Title XX Public Hearing beginning at 4:00p.m. on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at 1512 S. US Hwy 68, Suite N100, Urbana. The purpose of this hearing is to provide opportunity for input as to the Social Service needs of Champaign County and review the agencies proposed plans for program years beginning October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2027.

We want to encourage citizen participation in planning for public social services and, as such, you are cordially invited to attend this public hearing. Whether you are a member for an advocacy group, an agency representative, or a Champaign County citizen, your views and comments are important to our planning process. Should you desire to give testimony at the hearing, it is requested that you contact Stacy Cox, Champaign County Department of Job & Family Services (937) 484-1500 ext. 2758 or Adam Sorensen, Mental Health, Drug & Alcohol Services board of Logan and Champaign Counties, (937) 465-1045 so we may allow time for you.

Written testimony may be sent to either of the agencies listed above – please contact them for mailing address. If you do not desire to provide testimony, you are still encouraged to attend to see how the planning process works.

As social service agencies for YOU, we are looking forward to seeing you at the Public Hearing and, hopefully through our mutual effort, we can develop a meaningful service plan for the citizens for Champaign County.

Stacy Cox, Director
Champaign County Department of Job and Family Services

Adam Sorensen, Executive Director
Mental Health, Drug & Alcohol Services Board of Logan and Champaign Counties

This notice is given to inform you that the Champaign County Department of Job and Family Services’ Prevention, Retention and Contingency (PRC) Plan is currently in the process of being amended. Once amendments are finalized and signed by the Director, the amended plan will be located on our website at http://www.champaigndjfs.org/.

“ODJFS takes fraud very seriously, and we are committed to identifying and eliminating fraud in the SNAP program,” Damschroder said. “From increased fraud monitoring efforts to helping SNAP cardholders lock their cards, we’re aggressively working to reduce fraud.”

Criminals have increasingly used a process called skimming to steal account numbers. This involves placing a device over a point-of-sale card reader to copy payment card information. A report from the FICO credit scoring agency shows that card skimming grew 368% from 2021 to 2022.

Recent stories from WEWS and USA Today provide more context on the impact of this issue locally and nationally.
ODJFS takes a number of measures to prevent and detect fraud, including:

• PIN reminders – ODJFS provides multiple reminders to SNAP recipients – via robocalls, text messages, and on-hold messages – to protect their PINs and EBT cards.
• External partner communications – ODJFS provides partners such as the Ohio Grocers Association with fraud prevention tip sheets to help them identify and stop fraudulent activity.
• County Fraud Control and Prevention Plans – ODJFS works with county JFS agencies to address fraud prevention efforts and educate communities about what fraud is, how to prevent it, and its consequences.
• Strategic partnerships – ODJFS provides information on suspicious SNAP retailer activity to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Office of Inspector General, the U.S. Food and Nutrition Service, and the Ohio Department of Public Safety. These are the main entities charged with identifying and investigating SNAP retailer fraud in Ohio.
• Data analytics – ODJFS utilizes a variety of anti-fraud tools to analyze data and detect fraud, including daily monitoring of SNAP retailer transactions for suspicious activity. The agency also checks numerous state and national databases to ensure recipients are who they say they are and are eligible for benefits.

The best way to keep from being a victim is to be vigilant. Here are some tips for SNAP recipients:

• Manage your benefits through the secure ConnectEBT app on your mobile phone or tablet.
  • Users should take advantage of the card lock option, which allows the individual to lock the card from being used at a retailer location and unlock the card to provide access to benefits only while the individual makes a purchase.
  • Users are able to block out-of-statetransactions to in-person only.
• Create a PIN for your card that is unique and difficult to guess.
• Change your PIN monthly, before each scheduled deposit.
• Never share your card number or PIN. ODJFS will never ask for these numbers.
• Carefully examine point-of-sale card readers before using them to check for skimming devices.
• When using your card, cover the keypad with your body or hand to stop others from seeing your PIN.

ODJFS takes a variety of actions to prevent SNAP fraud and recover funds fraudulently obtained. Those whose benefits were stolen electronically can request reimbursement. Since Oct. 1, 2022, ODJFS has issued more than $1.4 million in reimbursements to approximately 3,400 Ohioans.

Individuals who have had their benefits stolen electronically can seek reimbursement by contacting their local County Department of Job and Family Services.

For more information about how Ohioans can protect their accounts, visit jfs.ohio.gov/cash-food-and-refugee-assistance/Protect+Against+Fraud.

The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services manages vital programs that strengthen Ohio families. These include job training and employment services, unemployment insurance, cash and food assistance, child care, child and adult protective services, adoption, and child support services. 

Bids for the vehicle listed below will be received in the office of the Champaign County Commissioners at 1512 South U.S. Highway 68, Suite A100, Urbana, Ohio, until 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 8, 2024, when they will be opened and read aloud. Bids are to include the name and phone number of the bidder along with the bid amount and must be sealed in an envelope marked “JFS Vehicle Bid Enclosed”.

Vehicle Information:
2017 Ford Escape SE 4wd
VIN #1FMCU9GD9HUB45777
Mileage: 142,546

Vehicle may be seen by contacting Karen Wayman at the Champaign County Department of Job and Family Services Office at 937-484-1500 Extension 2744. Vehicle will be sold in “as is condition” and the Board of Commissioners reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
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Champaign County Board of Commissioners
Champaign County, Ohio

To the Residents of Champaign County: The Champaign County Department of Job & Family Services and the Mental Health, Drug & Alcohol Services Board of Logan and Champaign Counties, will hold a Title XX Public Hearing beginning at 4:00p.m. on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at 1512 S. US Hwy 68, Conference Room B (in the Champaign County Community Center), Urbana. The purpose of this hearing is to provide opportunity for input as to the Social Service needs of Champaign County and review the agencies proposed plans for program years beginning October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2025.


We want to encourage citizen participation in planning for public social services and, as such, you are cordially invited to attend this public hearing. Whether you are a member for an advocacy group, an agency representative, or a Champaign County citizen, your views and comments are important to our planning process. Should you desire to give testimony at the hearing, it is requested that you contact Stacy Cox, Champaign County Department of Job & Family Services (937) 484-1500 ext. 2758 or Tammy Nicholl, Mental Health, Drug & Alcohol Services board of Logan and Champaign Counties, (937) 465-1045 so we may allow time for you.


Written testimony may be sent to either of the agencies listed above – please contact them for mailing address. If you do not desire to provide testimony, you are still encouraged to attend to see how the planning process works.


As social service agencies for YOU, we are looking forward to seeing you at the Public Hearing and, hopefully through our mutual effort, we can develop a meaningful service plan for the citizens for Champaign County.


Stacy Cox, Director
Champaign County Department of Job and Family Services


Tammy Nicholl, Executive Director
Mental Health, Drug & Alcohol Services Board of Logan and Champaign Counties