Ohio Department of Job and Family Services – Office of Families and Children
Child & Family Services — State Child Welfare Agency in Columbus, Ohio. The Ohio Office of Families and Children within the Department of Job and Family Services provides state oversight of child welfare services delivered by 88 county Public Children Services Agencies. Programs include child protection, foster care, adoption, and prevention.
Phone: (614) 466-6282
Address: 30 E Broad Street, 30th Floor, Columbus, Ohio, 43215
Languages: English, Spanish, additional languages via interpreter
Services offered: State oversight of county PCSAs, foster care licensing, adoption, prevention services, federal Title IV-E administration, kinship navigator
Ages served: Birth–21
Good to know: State child welfare agency headquarters; local services delivered through county/regional offices.
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Frequently asked questions about Ohio Department of Job and Family Services – Office of Families and Children
How do I contact Ohio Department of Job and Family Services – Office of Families and Children?
You can call Ohio Department of Job and Family Services – Office of Families and Children at (614) 466-6282 or visit 30 E Broad Street, 30th Floor in Columbus, Ohio.
What services does Ohio Department of Job and Family Services – Office of Families and Children offer?
Ohio Department of Job and Family Services – Office of Families and Children offers State oversight of county PCSAs, foster care licensing, adoption, prevention services, federal Title IV-E administration, kinship navigator. Serves Birth–21. The Ohio Office of Families and Children within the Department of Job and Family Services provides state oversight of child welfare services delivered by 88 county Public Children Services Agencies. Programs include child protection, foster care, adoption, and prevention.
Are services at Ohio Department of Job and Family Services – Office of Families and Children free or low-cost?
Many community child & family services providers offer free, sliding-scale, or Medicaid-covered services. Call Ohio Department of Job and Family Services – Office of Families and Children at (614) 466-6282 to confirm pricing, accepted insurance, and any income requirements before your visit.
What languages does Ohio Department of Job and Family Services – Office of Families and Children support?
Ohio Department of Job and Family Services – Office of Families and Children reports providing services in: English, Spanish, additional languages via interpreter. If you need another language, ask about translation services or call 988 for free crisis support in English and Spanish.
Who is eligible for services at Ohio Department of Job and Family Services – Office of Families and Children?
Ohio Department of Job and Family Services – Office of Families and Children reports serving Birth–21. Eligibility can also depend on income, residency, and the specific service needed — call (614) 466-6282 to confirm before visiting.
What if I'm in crisis right now?
If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health emergencies, call or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1; LGBTQ+ youth press 3.
In crisis? Call or text 988 for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1. For immediate danger call 911.