Accepts reports of abuse/neglect during business hours.

Homeless Outreach and Case Management, Rapid Re-housing, Emergency Assistance/Basic Needs, First Step Pregnancy Support, Social Work Counseling, HUD housing counseling including Foreclosure Prevention and Pre-purchase education, SSI/SSDI/SOAR Specialist, Prison Re-entry Case Management.

Provides the Adult Protective Services (APS) program that investigates and provides services to older adults who are alleged to be abused, neglected or exploited. Chore services for those receiving APS services.

Provides a legal proceeding to determine the deceased's assets, the value and the method of distribution to heirs as is provided by law. Some other duties of this court are: Guardianships, Trusts, Civil Commitments, Adoptions, Name Changes, Birth Registrations/Corrections, and Marriage Licenses (see separate program info on marriage licenses).

Provides guardianship and other decision-making supports for adults with developmental disabilities who are unable to provide informed consent, represent themselves, or manage their own affairs. Guardianships are for persons declared incompetent by the court and unable to manage their affairs. Will help investigate the need for services for those who feel they may be eligible. Maintains an on-call system for timely responses to emergency medical situations by providing informed consent.

Provides legal guardianship services for adults age 55 and older who have no appropriate family members to make decisions for their medical care and estate.

Investigates reports of abuse, neglect and exploitation of vulnerable older adults aged 60 and over in Pickaway County. Allegations of neglect also include self-neglect by an elderly person. When calls are received by APS, the case manager evaluates any risk to the safety and well-being of alleged victims. If they find that there is a risk, the case manager works with families, social service agencies and other community resources to meet the person’s needs and to improve the situation.

Grief support group for adults. Facilitated by masters level social worker. Held in the library area of the Jewish Community Center.

Arranges transportation for Medicaid clients to and from Medicaid-covered services.

Investigates the need for a guardian or a conservator and appoints guardians and grants conservatorships. Guardianship is for persons who are deemed by the court as incapable of managing their own person and/or affairs (minors and incompetent adults). The guardian's activities regarding their ward are monitored by the court. Prospective wards can contest the guardianship and if indigent, can request an attorney at the court's expense. The guardian can assume responsibility for the management of the person, estate, or both. Conservatorship is a voluntary trust relationship between the conservator and the conservatee who is a mentally competent and physically disabled adult. The conservatee consents to the arrangement and chooses the duties of the conservator.

Legal guardianship provided for individuals 60 and older that do not have family or friends to care for them. Staff guardian and volunteer guardians are used in Adult Advocacy Program.

Provides guardianship and other decision-making supports for adults with developmental disabilities who are unable to provide informed consent, represent themselves, or manage their own affairs. Guardianships are for persons declared incompetent by the court and unable to manage their affairs. Will help investigate the need for services for those who feel they may be eligible. Maintains an on-call system for timely responses to emergency medical situations by providing informed consent.

Investigates cases of alleged abuse (physical, sexual, verbal, etc.) and neglect, any health or safety issue, or misappropriation situations for adults and children with developmental disabilities.

Offers independent housing to individuals experiencing the disabling effects of a serious mental or psychological problem. HUD subsidized, 19 efficiency apartments.

Provides non-emergency information and referral services for Mahoning, Columbiana and Trumbull Counties via telephone and online public resource database; text program for food pantry referrals; basic information and referral for surrounding areas, state and national resources. Staff is trained in crisis intervention, suicide prevention and supportive listening.

Crawford County Job and Family Services partners with The Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging, Inc. (AAA) to administer the Adult Protective Services program. As a leader in the Aging Network, AAA offers an array of programs and services that promote the independence and safety of older adults. Highly trained and specialized AAA Adult Protective Services Case Workers handle reports made to the Crawford County Job and Family Services for alleged elder abuse, neglect or exploitation.

Offers 24-hour Major Unusual incidents (MUI) hotline for people with developmental disabilities and their caregivers. Also provides emergency service coordination and case management for possible abuse of an adult with developmental disabilities. Note: Reporting a major incident does not summon assistance, but starts documentation. Contact 9-1-1 if the individual is at serious risk.

Adult Protective Services - investigations of elder abuse, neglect, self-neglect and financial exploitation. Work with older adult to safely preserve independence as appropriate to their level of need. Child Protective Services - investigations of child abuse, neglect and dependency. Provide ongoing case management services to support families staying together. License and place children in to family and treatment foster homes or other levels of care. Provide case management to families to safely reunify. Recruit and support child permenancy efforts through reunification, guardianship, adoption or independent living.

Appoints a guardian for individuals who are found to be incompetent to handle their own affairs. A guardian may be appointed for either an incompetent adult or a minor. A guardian may be appointed either as guardian of the person, the estate or both. A guardian may be appointed with a limited power to make restricted or specific decisions. The Court may appoint an emergency guardian for 72 hours. The Probate Court also grants petitions for Conservatorships, a voluntary trust in which one party acts with court supervision on behalf of a competent, but physically infirm adult.

Services provided to individuals who need assistance with light household chores including laundry, grocery shopping, and cleaning. Services provided especially to elderly persons living alone or those at risk for neglect or institutionalization.

Provides settlement of estates, marriage licenses, adoptions, competency hearings, guardianships and trusts, change of names, birth corrections and registrations.

Wyandot County DJFS investigates and evaluates all reports of suspected abuse, neglect and exploitation of adults age 60 and older in Wyandot County. These adults may be handicapped due to aging, or they may have physical or mental impairments that prevent them from providing for their own care and protection. When funding and services are available, adults who experience abuse, neglect and/or exploitation are offered support for protection and self-sufficiency

Provides non-emergency information and referral services for Mahoning, Columbiana and Trumbull Counties via telephone and online public resource database; text program for food pantry referrals; basic information and referral for surrounding areas, state and national resources. Staff is trained in crisis intervention, suicide prevention and supportive listening.

Investigates allegations of abuse, neglect or exploitation of older adults in Clinton County. Provides protective services to reduce or eliminate any risk and arrange for services to assist the adult to remain safely in his/her home when necessary.

Serves as guardian of the person (if appointed by county probate court) or provides voluntary decision-making supports (if requested by the individual) for adults with developmental disabilities.