Stark County Job & Family Services supports the community by protecting, stabilizing, and strengthening individuals and families.

Joined March 2010
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Our offices will be closed on Friday, June 19, 2026, in observance of the holiday. #MemorialDay #honor #veterans #neverforget
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Through the Museums for All national program, those receiving food assistance (SNAP) can gain free or reduced admission to more than 1,200 museums throughout the United States by presenting their SNAP EBT card. Today, we spotlight one of our local museums: #AkronChildrensMuseum
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#TGIF Everyone! To end the week, here's a #FridayFactoid from our Division of Children Services.
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Family is important to Angel. She would love to be part of a big family who enjoys spending time together. A family pet would be great, too, especially a kitten. To learn more, call 330-451-8824 or email Kaitlyn.Hays@jfs.ohio.gov. #WaitingChildWednesday
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We will be at the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank on June 10th from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.! Stop by to apply for public assistance or ask about SNAP, TANF, & Medicaid.
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#TGIF Everyone! To end the week, here's a #FridayFactoid from our Division of Children Services.
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Stay Informed About SNAP Changes! Several SNAP policy changes are scheduled to take effect between 2026 and 2027. Knowing what to expect can help participants prepare, stay eligible, and access the support they need.
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Representatives will be on-hand to answer questions and help you apply for public assistance! Visit us on the second and fourth Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank' Stark County Campus. Our next appearance will be on June 10th.
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#ThrowBackThursday Guess who? It’s Throwback Thursday here at Stark JFS! Can you guess who is in this photo or when it was taken? We love sharing these old photos, to show our history and recognize the incredible people who made our agency what it is today. #TBT #StarkJFSFamily
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Aiden likes to be helpful and can be very talkative. He would love to be adopted by a patient, kind, and loving family. Learn more by calling 330-451-8701 or emailing Samantha.Soisson@jfs.ohio.gov. #WaitingChildWednesday
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Today, June 2nd, we will be hosting an information meeting to discuss the #fostercare and #adoption process. Tonight’s meeting will begin at 6 p.m. via Zoom. RSVP to 330-451-8789 or Jennifer.Loomis@jfs.ohio.gov.
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Children are the heart of our future, and every child deserves the opportunity to feel safe, healthy, supported, and loved ❤️ During #NationalChildrensAwarenessMonth, we celebrate the joy, resilience, and hope that children bring into the world every day. #ChildrenAreTheFuture
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How do you become a foster parent? The first step is to call our office at 330-451-8789 and register for an information meeting. The next information meeting will take place on June 2nd at 6 p.m. via Zoom. #OpenYourHeart #FosterLove #FosterParentsWanted #SayYEStoFostering
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#TGIF Everyone! To end the week, here's a #FridayFactoid from our Division of Children Services.
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Rahiem and Julius are brothers looking for a loving adoptive home. Learn more by calling 330-451-8701 or emailing Samantha.Soisson@jfs.ohio.gov. #WaitingChildWednesday
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We will be at the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank on May 27th from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.! Stop by to apply for public assistance or ask about SNAP, TANF, & Medicaid.
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Today, we remember the missing and stand with the families still searching. Every child deserves to be found. #NationalMissingChildrensDay #BringThemHome
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Our offices will be closed today, May 25, 2026, in observance of the holiday. #MemorialDay #honor #veterans #neverforget
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#MakeaDifference in the life of a child by becoming a #fosterparent! Learn more by attending our next meeting at 6p.m. on June 2nd. The meeting will be held via Zoom. RSVP to 330-451-8789 or Jennifer.Loomis@jfs.ohio.gov. #StarkCountyKids
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#JobOpportunity ~ We are hiring a Unit Support Worker 2 in our Division of Human Services. This position assists and provides support to Eligibility Referral Specialists in the Human Services Division. For more information, visit Starkjfs.org. #HiringNow
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