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If after reviewing the applicable section of our website, you find you need further information, please select the appropriate unit in the list below.  We will take action or respond to your e-mail within three (3) working days, provided any applicable release is signed, dated and returned to our agency.

Department

Summary of Services

Adult Protective Services

Report elderly neglect, abuse, or exploitation

Report elderly neglect 24/7 for any county via the statewide APS hotline @ 855-644-6277.

Complete and print the "Elder Abuse Form" and submit to our agency via mail, drop box (located outside LCDJFS), fax (440)323-3422, or click here.

 

Cash, SNAP or Medical Assistance

General Eligibility Questions For specific case information, please call 1-844-640-6446. See hours listed below. 

Child Care

General Eligibility Questions For specific case information, please call 1-844-640-6446. See hours listed below. 

Child Support

General Information

Fraud

- File a Taxpayer Complaint
- Overpayment / Claim Questions

Information & Referral

- Referral to Food Bank
- Assistance with utility bills
- Help with Prescriptions

JOBS/ESC Information

- Check on Assignments
- Schedule an appointment with your JOBS worker

Medicaid Transportation (NET)

General Eligibility Questions

Nursing Home / Long Term Care Medicaid

General Eligibility Questions For specific case information, please call your Caseworker

Speakers' Bureau

Request for Speaker(s) / Presentation(s)

 *** Hours for LCDJFS Call Center are Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. A full Call Center Reference guide can be found by clicking the following: www.lcdjfs.com/financial-support-services/call-center

 

You can also receive Text and Email alerts about your case. For more information and to sign up online click the following link:  Benefits Alerts | Ohio Benefits Self Service Portal Core
TIPS when calling JFS at 1-844-640-6446:
  • Listen to the recording and select the appropriate option. 
  • Use the Virtual Call Back Option:
    • You will not lose your place in line. 
    • No need to call multiple times once you're in line. 
    • If you choose to physically wait on hold instead of receiving a call back, you will be in line behind someone else who chose the call back option and could have a long wait time. 
  • If you missed your scheduled appointment, no need to reschedule.  You can call back at any time. 

Agency Contact Information

Lorain County Department Job and Family Services
42485 North Ridge Road
Elyria, Ohio 44035
 
Phone:  (844) 640-6446
Fax:   (440) 323-3422
 
Customers can e-mail documents and verifications, including applications, rent receipts, utility bills, and pay stubs; however, due to security protocols, we can only accept PDF files at this time.  Please be sure to include your full name and case number or Social Security number on each document.  Customers who encounter problems with the uploading/e-mailing process may mail their paperwork to the agency, drop it off in person, or fax it to (440) 323-3422.
 
JFS lobby hours are Monday - Friday 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 
 

 CSEA Contact Information

Lorain County Child Support Enforcement Agency
42485 North Ridge Road
Elyria, Ohio  44035
 
Phone:  (440) 284-4401
              (800) 808-2991
 
CSEA lobby hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. 
 

**All mail submitted outside of normal operation hours is received the next business day.

 

Lorain County Job & Family Services