Knox County Department of Job and Family Services
Municipal Departments
117 E High Street, Mount Vernon, OH 43050
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Knox Transit may cut Saturday service in July
May 25, 2026
Knox County Transit may eliminate Saturday bus service beginning July 1 due to funding shortages.
Knox County Department announces community events for families and foster parents in June
May 17, 2026
The Knox County Department of Job and Family Services has announced two family-oriented events this June in Mount Vernon.
Knox County investigates 520 child abuse, neglect cases
Mar 23, 2026
The Knox County Job & Family Services agency reported over 1,600 calls regarding child abuse or neglect in 2025 with more than 500 investigations conducted.
Staffing shortages might limit Knox County to local public assistance calls
Jan 27, 2026
The Knox County Department of Job and Family Services is contemplating restricting its operations to local public assistance calls due to staffing challenges.
End of shutdown reduced threat of Knox Job & Family Services layoffs
Nov 24, 2025
The Knox County Department of Job & Family Services managed to avoid layoffs and early retirements that seemed imminent before the resolution of the federal government shutdown, Director Scott Boone informed the Knox Board of Commissioners during...
Food aid efforts intensify as Knox County faces SNAP benefit freeze
Oct 30, 2025
A recent notification from Knox County's Job and Family Services has informed families about a potential disruption in food assistance programs due to a freeze in federal funding.
Ohio Justice Bus will visit Knox County on Aug. 7
Jul 16, 2024
The Ohio Justice Bus will visit the Knox County Department of Job and Family Services to offer free legal advice to low-income residents on Aug. 7. Private discussions with pro bono attorneys will be scheduled.
Knox County Job and Family Services Launches “Mission Wall”
Nov 4, 2023
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.