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 taking anti-fraud measures and offering resources to protect recipients
“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:
The best way to keep from being a victim is to be vigilant. Here are some tips for SNAP recipients:
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. 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 |
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