Knox County Children Services Levy

11/07/2023

Get out to Vote Knox County! Vote YES for Knox County Children Services! Help us protect children and strengthen families!

11/03/2023

Knox County Job and Family Services Launches “Mission Wall”
MOUNT VERNON – The Knox County Department of Job & Family Services (KCDJFS) officially opened its “Mission Wall” as yet another reminder of the agency’s commitment toward making the lives of Knox County families better. The artwork was commissioned by local artist William Hunt.
In 2022, KCDJFS received 1,722 calls and completed 433 investigations of alleged abuse and neglect. The average caseload included 107 active families per month and 105 children and youth placed in out of home care. KCDJFS is approaching 32 licensed foster homes that will provide safe and secure living environments for Knox County children that are not able to be placed in their homes of origin. Eleven adoptions were finalized during the year, and 84 youth were provided gifts and stockings during the annual Christmas celebration thanks to the donations of generous community organizations and individuals.
Knox County Children’s Services currently spends over $300,000 per month in placement costs for children and youth that currently reside in out of home care settings. The drug epidemic has created a catastrophic effect for many of Knox County’s most vulnerable families. As a result, Knox County Children Services protected an average of 105 children per month in 2022 due to their inability to safely reside within their own homes. Multiple youth required residential facilities that cost $700 per day or more.
“Our Mission is the driving force behind our work and dedication to the families that we serve in Knox County” said Knox County JFS Director Scott Boone. “We visit homes with weapons, drugs, and unspeakable events of violence, abuse, and neglect. Our staff consistently navigate through dangerous environments all in the name of protecting children” Boone continued. “Beyond that, we have employees in every single division (Children Services, Workforce, Public Assistance, and Child Support) that give their very best on a daily basis in order to deliver the highest level of customer service.”
Photo Cutline: JFS staff pictured in front of the agency’s “Mission Wall”.

10/23/2023

You can make a difference in a child's life today. Children, like 3-year-old Olivia who has suffered unspeakable abuse and neglect. Knox County Children Services protects an average of 105 children every month. Olivia is thriving now because of the support she received. Help us keep all children safe by voting "yes" for Knox County children on November 7th!

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10/15/2023

10/11/2023

Help us get the word out to help Knox County children and families. Share our page and posts for everyone to get information to vote YES on November 7th!

10/09/2023

Knox County Children Services will have a levy on the ballot on November 7, 2023. Help us get the word out about the need we have in Knox County to keep children safe and strengthen families.

05/05/2021

We wanted to thank everyone who came out to vote yesterday, along with those who voted early and absentee. Keep following our page for updates and more information about next steps. Thank you. - Friends of Knox County Children Services

05/04/2021

Today is the day! The polls are open until 7:30 pm today. To find your polling location, go to https://lookup.boe.ohio.gov/vtrapp/knox/pollfinder.aspx. We appreciate your support of children and families in Knox County!