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Portage County Job and Family Services The safety of children is our paramount concern. Therefore we do not accept reports of suspected abuse or neglect through this site.

Our mission is to provide children, adults and families an effective support system to assist in obtaining self-sufficiency and a safe, stable, healthy living environment Do not post concerns for children on this page. If you have concerns about a child, we want to speak with you. Getting the right information, as quickly as possible, helps us work to keep children safe. Report child or elder abuse and neglect at:
(330) 296-2273 – the CARES 24 Hour Reporting Hot Line

Reports can be made 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days per year. Please provide as much information as possible to help us identify the child, his or her location, and the nature of the allegation.

The OhioMeansJobs Portage County Annual November Job Fair is being held on Monday, November 9, 2026, at Kent Free Librar...
10/21/2026

The OhioMeansJobs Portage County Annual November Job Fair is being held on Monday, November 9, 2026, at Kent Free Library from 4:00-5:30pm. See you there!

It's that time of year again! Please join us in our Presents for Kids campaign. The kids in care of Portage County JFS a...
10/19/2026

It's that time of year again! Please join us in our Presents for Kids campaign. The kids in care of Portage County JFS are so appreciative of your donations!

Thank you to everyone who came out to our SOS - Support our Seniors Drive Thru event yesterday! We collected over a hund...
10/16/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out to our SOS - Support our Seniors Drive Thru event yesterday! We collected over a hundred items that will get passed along to local social service agencies for the purpose of supporting our Portage County Seniors!

TODAY, Thursday, October 15! Stop out between 2-6 pm to donate some items for our Portage County seniors at the SOS Camp...
10/15/2026

TODAY, Thursday, October 15! Stop out between 2-6 pm to donate some items for our Portage County seniors at the SOS Campaign drive! Donations of any of these frequently requested items can really make a difference in the lives of Portage County seniors! Our staff will meet your right at your car in the parking lot of the Administration Building - 449 S. Meridian St, Ravenna. Thank you for your support!

Please consider supporting our Portage County Seniors this Thursday! The SOS - Support Our Seniors campaign is collectin...
10/13/2026

Please consider supporting our Portage County Seniors this Thursday! The SOS - Support Our Seniors campaign is collecting donations of frequently requested items that can really make a difference! We are hosting a drive-thru donation event on Thursday, October 15 from 2:00 - 6:00pm in the parking lot of the Administration Building - 449 S. Meridian St, Ravenna

The SOS - Support Our Seniors campaign is collecting donations of frequently requested items that can really make a diff...
10/11/2026

The SOS - Support Our Seniors campaign is collecting donations of frequently requested items that can really make a difference in the lives of Portage County seniors! We are hosting a drive-thru donation event on Thursday, October 15 from 2:00 - 6:00pm in the parking lot of the Administration Building - 449 S. Meridian St, Ravenna. Thank you for your support!

Please consider supporting our Portage County Seniors! The SOS - Support Our Seniors campaign is collecting donations of...
10/09/2026

Please consider supporting our Portage County Seniors! The SOS - Support Our Seniors campaign is collecting donations of frequently requested items that can really make a difference! We are hosting a drive-thru donation event on Thursday, October 15 from 2:00 - 6:00pm in the parking lot of the Administration Building - 449 S. Meridian St, Ravenna

We will be there! Come join us at this Family Fun Day event!
10/08/2026

We will be there! Come join us at this Family Fun Day event!

Join Portage County Early Intervention for a Family Fun Day on October 8! Families with children ages 0–3 are invited to come enjoy some playground playtime, meet our team, and learn more about resources available in our community.

We’ll see you from 4–6 PM at the Happy Day Services Building at 2500 Brady Lake Rd. in Ravenna. We hope your family can join us!

Address

449 S Meridian Street
Ravenna, OH
44266

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

(330) 297-3750

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