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848 THIRD AVENUE GALLIPOLIS, OHIO 45631 740-446-3222 gallianet

MISSION STATEMENT. It is our mission at the Gallia County Department of Job and Family Services Work Opportunity Center to help improve the quality of life of the Gallia County residents. We promote self sufficiency by providing services that will empower the citizens of our county. It is our objective to maximize available community resources to support and encourage families and individuals to achieve their goals..

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848 THIRD AVENUE GALLIPOLIS, OHIO 45631 740-446-3222 gallianet

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    1. 848 THIRD AVENUE GALLIPOLIS, OHIO 45631 740-446-3222 http://gallianet.net/DJFS/index.htm Presented By: Dana L. Glassburn, GCDJFS Director

    2. MISSION STATEMENT It is our mission at the Gallia County Department of Job and Family Services Work Opportunity Center to help improve the quality of life of the Gallia County residents. We promote self sufficiency by providing services that will empower the citizens of our county. It is our objective to maximize available community resources to support and encourage families and individuals to achieve their goals.

    3. CHILD SUPPORT In 2007: there were a total of 2,416 cases a total of $3,439,624 in child support collections

    4. Following is a recap of Cash brought into Gallia County as a result on the paperwork completed by GCDJFS.

    5. Cash Assistance (Based on 2007 calculations) 7.5% of all residents were enrolled On average this total was represented as: -34.1% adults -65.9% children Annual average Cash Payment per individual was $757

    6. Food Assistance (Based on 2007 calculations) 24.3% of all residents were enrolled On average this total was represented as: 60% adults 40% children Average annual Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Payment (SNAP) totaled $790

    7. Medicaid in Gallia County (Based on 2007 calculations) 24.7% of all residents were enrolled 52.1% of all children were enrolled 36.1% of all births were paid by Medicaid 183 Medicaid Eligible living in Nursing Facilities

    8. Child Care and Adult Protective Services (Based on 2007 calculations) 409 children used publicly funded child care services for a total of $762,142 119 adult protective service cases

    9. Gallia County One Stop Center The Workforce Investment Act (WIA) program provides federal funds for job training and employment services. The goal is to increase employment, job retention, earnings, and occupational skills. In 2007 Gallia County served: 70 adults 61 youths Additional funding would have allowed for more to have been served.

    11. Gallia County Department of Job and Family Services is seeking local employers to participate in the 2009 Paid Employment Program for youth.

    12. Provide eligible Gallia County youth with assistance in the development of necessary skills to be successful in school, work and their community.

    13. Requirements: Attend an Employer Orientation to learn program goals and requirements Provide meaningful workplace experiences for Gallia County youth Teamwork: Work closely with WIA Youth case managers to ensure that both youth and employers benefit from the experience Assist in the development of work activities that teach youth how to become a vital part of the ever changing workforce

    14. Benefits: Opportunity to help community as a whole Temporary help with no cost to employers Lead role in shaping the emerging workforce    

    15. Interested in the Summer Youth Program??? For more information Contact: Fred Childers, Workforce Development Supervisor (740) 446-3222 ext. 238 Theresa Hash, WIA Youth Case Manager (740) 446-3222 ext. 262 David Carmin, WIA Youth Case Manager (740) 446-3222 ext. 234

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