GOVERNMENT COMPLAINTS/GOVERNMENT OMBUDSMAN OFFICES | OHIO DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH

Provides Youth and Family Ombudsman. This is a person whose role is to listen to any concerns from youth, young adults, or other adults involved in the children services system. The Ombudsman is independent and neutral; they do not work for a children services agency, title IV-E court, residential facility, or foster care agency. The Ombudsman is there to help resolve concerns. The Ombudsman can listen to concerns about placement, care, services, review the situation, look at documentation, or speak to others to help reach a solution.

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211 UWGC

Physical Address

246 North High Street, Columbus, OH 43215

Hours

1-877-649-6884 Monday–Friday 8am–5pm

Application process

https://youthandfamilyombudsmen.ohio.gov

Fee

Free.

Eligibility

Open to residents of Ohio.

Agency info

OHIO DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH

State agency focused on children and youth well-being.