175 W. Franklin St Suite 150
Kenton, OH. 43326
Phone 419-675-1130
 800-442-7346

Protective and Community Support Services

Hours Mondays - Thursdays 8:00 til 4:30; Fridays 8:30 til 2:30. After business hours call the Sheriff’s Department at 419-673-1268 who will put you in touch with our On-call worker.

CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT INVESTIGATION

Abuse and Neglect Screening and Investigation: Confidentially report suspected cases of child abuse and neglect twenty four hours a day 7 days a week. Trained staff will take your report, then will initiate an investigation if appropriate.

ADOPTION SERVICES

Ohio has many children from troubled families.  These children are of diverse ages, race and background.  Locally, people interested in adopting special needs children can contact us at Hardin County Job & Family Services for information on completing the home study process.  We can also assist in matching children to adoptive parents.  People interested in becoming adoptive parents may contact the agency.

CHILD FOSTER CARE SERVICES

Although we do not currently license foster homes, we can answer questions regarding the process and provide a list of agencies who are currently licensing homes.  Please call for more information.

PROTECTIVE SUPERVISION

Family Protective Services- One of the roles of Hardin County Job and Family Services is to make sure children are raised in a safe environment and to keep families together whenever possible. To do this we provide services to families who are experiencing problems with abuse or neglect of children or the elderly, and families who are having problems maintaining a safe environment for their children for any number of reasons. These services include: Case Management, Information and Referral; Transportation; Foster Family placement; Residential Placement; In Home Training Services for Family Members. Rarely, there are instances where the child’s safety can not be reasonably assured. In those instances, it is our role to accept permanent custody of such children and find the best possible permanent home for them; this may be in the home of a trustworthy relative or family friend, or, in some instances may need to be an adoptive home with qualified adoptive parents.

CERTIFICATION OF CHILD CARE PROVIDERS

Certification of Type B Child Care Providers:  People interested in providing child care in their home can be licensed through the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services.  These services are being provided by the Northwestern Ohio Community Action Commission (NOCAC).  For more information, please contact that Agency at 419-784-2150 or by visiting their website at http://www.nocac.org/index.htm. 

CHILD CARE AND DAY CARE RESOURCES

There are several places to obtain information regarding child care in Ohio.  The following links will provide answers to just about any question regarding child care in Ohio:  ODJFS at http://jfs.ohio.gov/cdc/childcare.stm or YWCA Child Care Resource & Referral at http://ywchildcareconnections.org or by calling 800-992-2916.  If you fall under 200% of the federal poverty level, you may be eligible for child care assistance.  Please contact the Agency for an application. 

Hours Mondays - Thursdays 8:00 til 4:30; Fridays 8:30 til 2:30. To report abuse or neglect after business hours, call the Sheriff’s Department at 419-673-1268 who will put you in touch with our On-call worker.

Hardin County Job and Family Services
175 W. Franklin Street, Suite 150
Kenton, OH 43326
Tel: 419-675-1130
Toll free: 800-442-7346
Email: Robert Norman

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