/tags/odjfs odjfs en-US Copyright Tue, 18 Jan 2022 20:28:12 GMT /politics-government/2022-01-18/ohios-step-up-to-quality-childcare-program-makes-improvements The 'Step Up to Quality' program was created to increase the accountability of childcare programs that get state assistance. The Ohio Department of Job and Services said the program has made changes. Tue, 18 Jan 2022 20:28:12 GMT /politics-government/2022-01-18/ohios-step-up-to-quality-childcare-program-makes-improvements Jo Ingles, Karen Kasler, Ohio Public Radio /coronavirus/2021-10-28/state-auditor-confirms-unemployment-fraud-and-overpayment State Auditor Keith Faber confirms the state overpaid nearly $3.8 billion in unemployment benefits. Thu, 28 Oct 2021 19:27:53 GMT /coronavirus/2021-10-28/state-auditor-confirms-unemployment-fraud-and-overpayment Andy Chow, Statehouse News Bureau /2021-09-30/ohioans-who-lost-jobless-benefits-to-scammers-can-apply-to-get-money-restored Ohioans who lost money when their unemployment accounts were taken over by scammers can start applying to get that money back on Friday. Thu, 30 Sep 2021 22:02:47 GMT /2021-09-30/ohioans-who-lost-jobless-benefits-to-scammers-can-apply-to-get-money-restored Karen Kasler /news/2020-02-20/ohio-creates-emergency-fund-for-child-service-agencies-dealing-with-opioid-epidemic The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services is creating a $1 million Emergency Response Fund to help agencies and caseworkers burdened by the ongoing… Thu, 20 Feb 2020 15:53:45 GMT /news/2020-02-20/ohio-creates-emergency-fund-for-child-service-agencies-dealing-with-opioid-epidemic Debbie Holmes /news/2018-11-26/curious-cbus-why-has-this-state-building-been-left-vacant For over four decades, 145 S. Front Street housed state government offices. In 2006, employees relocated to make way for a complete building renovation, but due to a mix of bureaucratic red tape, changes in administration, and the economic downturn, the project was never completed. Mon, 26 Nov 2018 10:00:00 GMT /news/2018-11-26/curious-cbus-why-has-this-state-building-been-left-vacant Michael De Bonis /news/2014-03-21/ohio-jobless-rate-drops-in-february The state says Ohio's unemployment rate dropped in February. The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services said Friday that the seasonally adjusted rate… Fri, 21 Mar 2014 12:39:36 GMT /news/2014-03-21/ohio-jobless-rate-drops-in-february admin /news/2008-12-19/odjfs-has-new-director Gov. Strickland Friday appointed the head of Franklin County Job and Family Services to head the state agency. Former director Helen Jones Kelley resigned… Fri, 19 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT /news/2008-12-19/odjfs-has-new-director admin