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July 29, 2021Now, more older adults in Cuyahoga County can access services to help them live independently. The County Council recently approved a request from the Division of Senior and Adult Services (DSAS) to amend its contract with partners who provide services through its Options for Independent Living Program.
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July 26, 2021Low to moderate income families impacted by COVID-19 may be eligible for help with food, essential supplies and housing costs through emergency funding from the state. Cuyahoga Job and Family Services (CJFS) is accepting applications for assistance and looking for local stores that will accept payment from the county for items purchased through the program.
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July 06, 2021
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June 30, 2021Every year, the Cuyahoga County Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) publishes an overview of its progress and initiatives in serving our residents.
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April 15, 2021Cuyahoga Job and Family Services (CJFS) has announced the Ohio Benefits system will be unavailable from 3 p.m. on Thursday, April 22, through 8 a.m. on Tuesday, April 27, for a major technical upgrade.
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February 10, 2021Cuyahoga County and the Cuyahoga Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Coalition, led by Enterprise Community Partners, will host free tax preparation services February 12 through April 15, 2021. Last year in Cuyahoga County, the Cuyahoga EITC Coalition served over 12,000 people and brought back more than $18 million to the community.
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February 09, 2021Cuyahoga Job and Family Services (CJFS), an agency of Cuyahoga County Department of Health and Human Services, has been approved to receive $131,787 to strengthen and improve our remote work management and improve our services to the residents of Cuyahoga County. The funding comes from the USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) 2020 Process and Technology Improvement Project.
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November 19, 2020Due to the increased COVID-19 case reporting and test positivity in Cuyahoga County, the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is taking additional steps to limit risk of exposure for both clients and employees. Starting Friday, DHHS will restrict public access to Cuyahoga County DHHS building lobbies.
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November 10, 2020Virtual Event Helps Veterans Access Critical Resources During the Pandemic
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September 23, 2020Falls put millions of older adults in the hospital each year. The Cuyahoga County Division of Senior and Adult Services (DSAS) is drawing attention to this important health issue and sharing what it is doing to help.
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September 15, 2020COVID-19 Emergency Assistance funds to help low to moderate income families impacted by COVID-19 with food, essential supplies, and housing costs will expire September 30, 2020.
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August 31, 2020Before, residents had to visit ten different websites to get all this information. Now it’s all in one place. The new website HHS.CUYAHOGACOUNTY.US has information from eight agencies so residents can easily find what they need.
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August 03, 2020The Ohio Development Services Agency and Cuyahoga County are helping income-eligible Ohioans maintain their utility service through the Home Energy Assistance (HEAP) Summer Crisis Program. The program helps eligible Ohioans pay an electric bill, purchase an air conditioning unit or fan, or pay for central air conditioning repairs. The program runs from July 1 through Sept. 30.
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June 01, 2020Every June, the Cuyahoga County Division of Senior and Adult Services (DSAS) partners with communities across the globe to commemorate World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD). Taking place June 15, this observance serves as a call to action for our community to raise awareness about elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
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May 01, 2020Low to moderate income families impacted by COVID-19 may be eligible for help with food, essential supplies and housing costs through emergency funding from the state. Cuyahoga Job and Family Services (CJFS) is accepting applications for assistance and looking for local stores that will accept payment from the county for items purchased through the program.
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April 24, 2020The Division of Children and Family Services (DCFS) has launched a program to match donors with at-risk families who are struggling to meet basic needs during the coronavirus pandemic. The public is invited to join Cuyahoga County to make an immediate difference to a family in need.
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April 20, 2020The Cuyahoga County Division of Children and Family Services launched new ways to report suspected cases of abuse and neglect as a result of increased risk due to COVID-19. Now suspected cases can be reported to the 24-hour Child Abuse hotline via phone, email, website, and Facebook.
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March 17, 2020Due to increased concern regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, effective Monday, March 16, 2020, in Cuyahoga County all in-person assessments and on-site visits related to work activity requirements for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) are suspended until further notice.
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February 03, 2020Office of Child Support Services switched to a new automated phone system designed to improve client experience and parents’ access to case information.
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January 24, 2020The Cuyahoga County Fatherhood Initiative and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame are teaming up for Discovering Together, a program encouraging fathers and their children to visit the museum and discover a new hobby together.