Ohio Department Of Job And Family Services - Youth And Family Ombudsman | Ohio Department Of Job And Family Services
30 E Broad St, 32nd Fl, Columbus, OH 43215
Yes.
Eligibility
Complaints must be regarding youth less than 18 years old, a young adult who is in the temporary or permanent custody of a public children services agency, a planned permanent living arrangement, or in the Title IV-E eligible care and placement responsibility of a juvenile court or other governmental agency that provides Title IV-E reimbursable placement services, a Bridges participant, or an emancipated young adult, or anyone who is concerned about the care, placement, services or rights of a child or youth in foster care.
Required documents
Completed youth complaint form
Hours
Mon 8am - 5pm
Tue 8am - 5pm
Wed 8am - 5pm
Thu 8am - 5pm
Fri 8am - 5pm
(877) 649-6884
Voice·
voice | Intake/Youth Complaint
Websitehttps://YFO.ohio.gov
Languages
Call (877) 649-6884 for interpretation services
Application process
Call or visit website to complete youth complaint form
Fees
None
Service area
Ohio
The Ohio Youth and Family Ombudsman reviews youth, family, and community complaints and concerns, while attempting to resolve the issues. They cannot investigate claims of abuse or neglect or respond to emergencies.
Last assured
03/16/2026
Providing organization
Ohio Department Of Job And Family Services
State agency that develops and oversees programs that provide health care, employment and economic assistance, child support and services. Note that all requests for services are processed by the County Departments of Job & Family Services.