(June 11,2009) The Hampton Inn of Athens recently donated between 50 and 60 televisions to local charitable organizations to give to area residents in need. Click here to read about how the program helped Athens County residents.

(June 11, 2009) Athens County Job and Family Services sent out a Letter to the Editor to local newspapers today in order to clarify a few points about the new Recovery Conservation Corps Initiative. Click here to read the letter.

(June 2, 2009) The federal government's economic stimulus package is funding the new Recovery Conservation Corps Initiative in Athens County. The program will create 40 work experience positions in public parks in Athens County and allow the participants to earn college credits over the summer. For more information on the Recovery Conservation Corps Initiative, click here.

(June 1, 2009) The Computer Connections program distributed more than 2,700 free computers to households in Athens County over the last eight years and proved to be very successful. The program, which also provided free Internet service and computer training, had to be eliminated earlier this year because of state budget cuts. Click here to read about the program.

(June 1, 2009) The new Career Club program has been formed at The Work Station to help area residents with their job searches. Click here to read about the Career Club.

(May 28, 2009) Representatives from several local government organizations and community groups met on Wednesday, May 27 to hold an initial planning meeting for the 2010 Census count in Athens County. It is vitally important to have an accurate count, and all Athens County residents are strongly encouraged to fill out their forms and be part of the Census in 2010. Click here to read more about the meeting and the importance of the Census count for Athens County.

(May 22, 2009) Athens County Job and Family Services Director Jack Frech testified before an Ohio Senate subcommittee on Wednesday, May 20 about the need to increase Ohio Works First funding by $100 per family, restore human services funding that has been cut in current state budget proposals and eliminate school fees in Ohio. Click here to read the testimony.

(April 24, 2009) A Job Fair, sponsored in part by The Work Station, will be held at the Athens Community Center on Wednesday, April 29 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Click here to read more about the event.

(April 10, 2009) Senior citizens in Athens County will be able to apply for coupons for $50 worth of free fruits, vegetables and herbs at the Athens Farmer's Market beginning on April 20. Click here to read more about the program.

(April 1, 2009) New information posted about the Making Work Pay Tax Credit and how it can help individuals and married couples who are working. Click here for information on this, as well as information on other new tax credits that are part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Click here for information on the Economic Recovery Payment checks that will be sent to those who receive Social Security, SSI, disabled veterans benefits or railroad retiree benefits. For additional information on these new programs, click here for the IRS Web site.

(March 26, 2009) More stories of our clients are posted on our Website and video stories about living on public assistance are posted on Youtube. Click here to read some of the articles and watch the videos. For additional videos and articles, log onto our blog by clicking here.

(March 23, 2009) Athens County Job and Family Services is asking Ohio legislators to eliminate school fees in order to help Ohio families. Director Jack Frech had a letter about this issue published in The Columbus Dispatch on March 17. Click here to read the letter.

(March 17, 2009) Director Jack Frech testified before an Ohio House of Repesentatives subcommittee on March 17 about the need for more funding for cash assistance, food assistance and other programs to help people in need. To read a copy of the testimony, click here.

(March 23, 2009) New office hours for all four Athens County Job and Family Services offices in response to budget cuts. Read the press release here.

(March 3, 2009) Budget cuts cause additional layoffs, impact services. Read the press release here.

(February 25, 2009) Budget cuts force layoffs, elimination of two programs. Read the press release here.

(10-09-08) Child and Adult Care Food Program: Athens County Job & Family Services announces sponsorship of the US Department of Agriculture funded Child and Adult Care Food Program.

• Meals are served at no separate charge to all eligible participants enrolled for care and will be provided without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age or disability.
• The goal of the program is to improve the diets of young children and increase the opportunity for children to eat a variety of nutritious foods.
• To file a discrimination complaint, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Bldg, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington DC, 20250-9410 or call (202) 720-5964 (voice and TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer

Take a look at our most recent annual report, which covers the2007-2008 fiscal year.