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Franklin County Children Services	Resource
	
	GUIDE

www.fccs.us

Important Numbers

Calling for Help

A trained professional is often required to solve urgent or life-threatening situations. A quick phone call for help may save a life.

Report an accident, fire, serious illness, injury or crime that requires immediate response.

24-hour FCCS Child Abuse Hotline

To report suspected child abuse, neglect, or exploitation to Franklin County Children Services

Non-Emergency FCCS Line (follow the prompts to find a caseworker)

Fire, Police or Medical Emergencies

Dial 911 and an emergency operator will connect you to the proper authorities.

Poison Control Center

National Runaway Crisis Center 1-(800)-RUNAWAY Huckleberry House Urgent Care for Teens
National Sexual Assault Hotline

Sexual Assault Response Network of Central Ohio (SARNCO)

(614) 229-7000

(614) 229-7100 Dial 9-1-1

1-(800)-222-1222 1-(800)-621-4000 (614) 294-5553
1-(800)-656-4673

(614) 267-7020

Teen Suicide Prevention Hotline

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and Veterans Line

Frequently Called Numbers Columbus Police Department (Non-Emergency)

LSS Central Ohio 211 (formerly HandsOn Central Ohio) 1105 E. Schrock Rd., Ste. 100, Columbus, OH 43229

(24-hour comprehensive information with referral to more than 800 human services agencies in Franklin County.)www.211centralohio.org

Franklin County Children Services (see page 6)

855 West Mound St. • Columbus, OH 43223

(614) 221-5445 or 1-(800)-273-TALK 1-(800)-273-8255 or Dial 988

(614) 645-4545 (614) 221-6766 or Dial 211

(614) 275-2571

Call the Hotline at (614) 229-7000 to report suspected child abuse or neglect, 24 hours / 7 days per week. Call (614) 341-6060 for adoption information;
(614) 275-2690 to volunteer and (614) 341-6161 for kinship services

Franklin County Department of Job and Family Services Manages public assistance, food stamps, Medicaid programs, etc.

Franklin County Probate Court

373 South High St., 22nd Floor • Columbus, OH 43215

(Court administers guardian, estate and trust matters, completes adoptions, issues name changes and marriage licenses.)

Franklin County Sheriff’s Ofice American Electric Power of Ohio Columbia Gas of Ohio
City of Columbus Non-Emergency Call Center

www.fccs.us

(614) 233-2000

(614) 525-3894

(614) 525-3333 (800) 672-2231 (800) 344-4077 (614) 645-3111

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Children Services Resource Guide	Franklin County Children Services

Franklin County Children Services Resource Guide

Table of Contents

EMERGENCY & FREQUENTLY CALLED NUMBERS

INTRODUCTION

About Franklin County Children Services

FCCS Locations and Departments

SECTION 1: Social Service Agencies

SECTION 2: Franklin County Department of Job and Family Services

SECTION 3: Social Security Administration Ofices

SECTION 4: Hospitals and Community Health Centers

SECTION 5: Mental Health Counseling Centers

SECTION 6: Substance Abuse Counseling Centers

SECTION 7: Educational Resources

SECTION 8: Food Pantries

SECTION 9: Utility Assistance Programs and Payment Centers

SECTION 10: Housing and Furniture Assistance/Shelters

SECTION 11: Clothing Assistance

SECTION 12: Child Care Resources

SECTION 13: Community Action and Service Groups

SECTION 14: Additional Community Resources/ Pet Resources

SECTION 15: Legal Services and Glossary of Terms

IMPORTANT FCCS NUMBERS

FCCS Mission and Vision

Page Number

Inside Front Cover

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Inside Back Cover

Back Cover

The Resource Guide was developed by the FCCS Public Information Ofice. Questions? Call (614) 275-2523.	3

Franklin County Children Services

Introduction

The Children Services Public Information Ofice is proud to make available the Franklin County Children Services Resource Guide. This guide serves as only one of many avenues that the agency has implemented to demonstrate our commitment to protecting children by strengthening families.

The well-being of our children and the support of their families are the most important measures of a community’s quality of life. It is our hope that this Resource Guide serves as a convenient tool for accessing vital information, services, and programs that will help benefit children and families throughout the community.

About Franklin County Children Services

Children Services is the public agency mandated by federal and state laws to protect children from abuse and neglect. By being in partnership with more than 100 agencies and organizations, and with the help of over 700 employees, 500 kinship caregivers, 200 adoptive families and 500 volunteers and mentors and hundreds of community foster parents, the agency is committed to making sure that every child has a safe and stable home.

Each year, Franklin County Children Services helps more than 30,000 children and their families through prevention, protection, placement and permanency programs. The agency protects and cares for children in cooperation with parents whenever possible, by providing services to alleviate the problems that led the family to the attention of Children Services. These services include:
• In-home counseling and community social and mental health services • Youth Transition Services
• Volunteer services

• Placement of children in temporary foster homes through partner agencies • Kinship placement and support
• Other supportive services that enable the parents or caregivers to maintain or resume their role of raising their children

When parents are still unable to care for their children, Children Services petitions the court for permanent custody and places children in adoptive homes.

Franklin County Children Services is governed by a volunteer board that establishes policy for the agency. The Executive Director is responsible for agency operations. Children Services is regulated by statutory mandates of the state and federal governments and regulations of the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. The agency is a member of the Child Welfare League of America (CWLA).

The Citizens Advisory Committee is comprised of volunteers representing diverse backgrounds within our community. All members are reviewed by application and then appointed by the Children Services Board. They are a caring group devoted to giving children additional opportunities that are not a part of the traditional foster care or placement experience.

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Children Services Resource Guide	Locations and Departments

Franklin County Children Services Locations and Departments

24-hour FCCS Child Abuse Hotline:

Non-emergency FCCS line Locations

Main Ofice
855 W. Mound St. • Columbus, Ohio 43223 (614) 275-2571
General Ofice Hours: 8AM-5PM www.childrenservices.franklincountyohio.gov

Departments

(614) 229-7000 (614) 229-7100

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Adoptions
855 W. Mound St. (614) 341-6060

Client Rights Ofice 855 W. Mound St. (614) 275-2621

Public Information Ofice 855 W. Mound St.
(614) 275-2523

Youth Transition Services 855 W. Mound St.
(614) 278-5972

Kinship
855 W. Mound St. (614) 341-6161

Regional Ofices

Human Resources 855 W. Mound St. (614) 351-2000

Recruitment of Volunteers & Mentors 855 W. Mound St.
(614) 275-2690

FRANKLIN COUNTY
FAMILYAND CHILDREN FIRST COUNCIL has moved:
2760 Airport Dr., Suite 130A Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 407-9040 www.helpmykid.org
The mission of Franklin County Family and Children First Council (FCFC) is to increase the access, capacity and effectiveness of services for the most vul-nerable Franklin County youth and their families. Our Guiding Values explain how we work with children and families to fulfill this mission.

Intake & Investigation Open 24 hours/day

4071 E. Main St. Whitehall, OH 43213 (614) 229-7100
(614) 229-7000 24-hour abuse hotline

East

4071 E. Main St. Whitehall, OH 43213
(614) 575-3500

West
1919 Frank Rd. Columbus, OH 43223 (614) 278-5800

Franklin County Commissioners 373 S. High St.

Columbus, OH 43215 (614) 525-3322
www.commissioners.franklincountyohio.gov

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Franklin County Children Services

1: Social Services Agencies

Broad Street Presbyterian 760 E. Broad St.
Columbus, OH 43205 (614) 221-6552

www.bspc.org

Catholic Social Services 197 E. Gay St.
Columbus, OH 43215 (614) 221-5891 www.colscss.org

Clintonville Beechwold Community Resource Center 3222 N. High St. (Senior services,

transporation, kinship) Columbus, OH 43202 (614) 268-3539

www.clintonvillecrc.org

Reeb Avenue Center 280 Reeb Ave., Cols. 43207
(614) 468-9280

Godman Guild Association 303 E. Sixth Ave.
Columbus, OH 43201 (614) 294-5476 www.godmanguild.org

Jewish Family Services 1070 College Ave. Columbus, OH 43209 (614) 231-1890 www.jfscolumbus.org

Jewish Community Center 1125 College Ave.
Columbus, OH 43209 (614) 231-2731 www.columbusjcc.org

Lutheran Social Services 500 W. Wilson Bridge Rd. Suite 245
Worthington, OH 43085 (614) 228-5200 www.lssnetworkofhope.org
Lutheran Social Services offers online shopping www.lssfoodpantries.org or by calling 1-877-LSS-MEAL

Native American Indian
Center of Central Ohio(NAICCO) 67 E. Innis Ave.

Columbus, OH 43207 (614) 443-6120 www.naicco.com

Community for New Direction 993 E. Main St.
Columbus, OH 43205 (614) 272-1464 www.cndonline.org

Ohio Hispanic Coalition

100 E. Campus View Blvd., Suite 130 Columbus, OH 43235
(614) 840-9934 www.ohiohispaniccoalition.org

Somali Community Association 3422 Cleveland Ave.
Columbus, OH 43224 (614) 262-4068 www.somaliohio.org

Columbus Coalition for the Homeless 501 E. Broad St. https://columbushomeless.org/

Family to Family - Franklin County Children Services

Family to Family (F2F) is a family-centered, neighborhood-based approach to serving families in their own communities. F2F is about neighbors helping neighbors with support from local agencies. Sponsored by Franklin County Children Services, the agency works in partnership with community settlement houses providing neighborhood-based services:

North Side
St. Stephen’s Community House--North 1500 E. 17th Ave.
Columbus, OH 43219 (614) 294-6347
Serving Zip Codes: 43211, 43219, 43228
Senior Services available (614) 294-6347, ext. 122 Serving Zip Codes: 43204, 43211, 43219, 43229, 43230, 43231

St. Stephen’s Community House--East 1500 E. 17th Ave.
Serving Zip Codes: 43201, 43224

East Side
Central Community House 1150 E. Main St.
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 252-3157 Senior Services available Serving Zip Codes: 43203, 43205, 43206

West Side
Gladden Community House 183 Hawkes Ave.
Columbus, OH 43223 (614) 227-1600
Serving Zip Codes: 43204, 43222, 43223, 43215 and west of the Scioto River.

South Side
St. Stephen’s -- Reeb Avenue Center 280 Reeb Ave.
Columbus, OH 43207 (614) 294-6347
Serving Zip Code: 43207

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Children Services Resource Guide	Social Service Agencies

Social Service Agencies (continued)

WIC – The Special Supplemental Nutritional Program for Women, Infants and Children

WIC is a supplemental nutrition program for pregnant or breastfeeding women, infants, and children under the age of 5 and provides nutritious food for Franklin County participants who meet income guidelines.

Columbus Public Health WIC (Main Ofice)
240 Parsons Ave. Columbus, OH 43215 (614) 645-3131

Columbus Health Department Parenting Education
240 Parsons Ave. Columbus, OH 43215 (614) 645-3131

East Central WIC 1180 E. Main Street, #226 Columbus, OH 43205 (614) 645-5553

Eastland WIC
3933 E. Livingston Ave. Columbus, OH 43227 (614) 645-3623

Outerbelt East WIC 79 Outerbelt St. Columbus, OH 43213 (614) 724-0590

Westside Health Center / Franklinton WIC
2300 W. Broad Street Columbus, OH 43204 (614) 645-6437

Appointments also available through: Nationwide Children’s Hospital Clinics (at Primary Care Centers)
by calling (614) 722-2685 www.NationwideChildrens.org

Westside WIC 441 Industrial Mile
Columbus, OH 43228 (614) 355-9719

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Clintonville WIC	Northeast WIC 4550 Indianola Ave.	4337 Cleveland Ave. Columbus, OH 43214	Columbus, OH 43231 (614) 724-3075	(614) 645-3072

Georgesville WIC	Northland WIC 1681 Holt Rd.	4560 Morse Centre Rd. Columbus, OH 43228	Columbus, OH 43229 (614) 645-3621	(614) 355-9406

Southside	Hamilton Road WIC John R. Maloney Family Health	2599 Hamilton Rd. Center WIC	Columbus, OH 43232 1905 Parsons Ave.	(614) 355-9608 Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 645-3131	Whitehall WIC 561 S. Yearling Rd.

Linden Park WIC	Whitehall, OH 43213 1254 Briarwood Ave.	(614) 355-9816 Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 645-8306	J.O.I.N.
578 E. Main St.
WIC at Nationwide Children’s	Columbus, OH 43215 Downtown Primary Care	(614) 241-2530
380 Butterfly Gardens	IDs and birth certificate Columbus, OH 43215	vouchers
(614) 722-2685
Stone Village 139 E. 2nd Ave.
Columbus, OH 43215 (614) 579-5493
IDs and birth certificate vouchers

Moms2B

Moms2B is an education and support program for pregnant

women in eight Columbus neighborhoods. Moms2B offers fun, pre-natal education, resources, gift cards and hot meals, baby supplies and childcare during sessions. Pregnant moms can stay in the program until their baby turns 1. Check out our Facebook page Moms2BOhio or call (614) 292-1605.

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2: Franklin County Department of Job and Family Services

General Information www.jfs.franklincountyohio.gov

Customer Access: (844) 640-OHIO (6446)	Medical Support Services & Transportation (614) 233-2381

Child Care Case Inquiry: (614) 233-2000 Ohio Medicaid Hotline: (800) 324-8680

Workforce Development (614) 212-1800 Ohio EBT Direction Card 866-386-3071

East Opportunity Center 1055 Mt. Vernon Ave. Columbus, OH 43203 Serving Zip Codes:
43068, 43109, 43110, 43125, 43147, 43203, 43205, 43206, 43209, 43213, 43217, 43227 & 43232

Northland Village
1721 Northland Park Ave. Columbus, OH 43229
Serving Zip Codes:
43002, 43004, 43054, 43081, 43082, 43085, 43201 43202, 43210, 43211, 43212, 43214, 43215,43216, 43219, 43220, 43221, 43224, 43226, 43229, 43230, 43231, 43234, 43235, 43236, 43240 & 43272.

General Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 5p.m.

Ohio Benefits Application Portal: www.benefits.ohio.gov/

Ohio Benefits Self-Service Portal: www.ssp.benefits.ohio.gov/

West Opportunity Center 314 N. Wilson Rd. Columbus, OH 43204 Serving Zip Codes:
43016, 43017, 43026, 43065, 43119, 43123, 43126, 43137, 43140, 43146, 43204, 43207, 43222, 43223, & 43228

Ohio Means Jobs Columbus-Franklin County 1111 E. Broad St.
Columbus, OH 43205 (614) 559-5052 www.omjcfc.org

Franklin County Child Support Enforcement Agency
80 E. Fulton St. Columbus, OH 43215 (614) 525-3275
FAX (614) 525-6409 support.franklincountyohio.gov

3: Social Security Administration Offices
Main Location
(
800) 772-1213
Federal Selective Service Registration:
TTY: (800) 325-0778	https://www.sss.gov./Register www.ssa.gov

Downtown 200 N. High St.
2nd Floor, Suite 225 Columbus, OH 43215 (866) 964-1723

East
220 S. Hamilton Rd. Columbus, OH 43213 (866) 592-0733

North
1051 Worthington Woods Worthington, OH 43085 (866) 789-0957

West
1060 Georgesville Rd. Columbus, OH 43228 (866) 656-0178

Franklin Co. Veterans Service Commission Memorial Hall
280 E Broad St. Room 100 Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: (614) 525-2500 https://vets.franklincountyohio.gov

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Children Services Resource Guide	Hospitals and Community Health Centers

4: Hospitals and Community Health Centers

Central Ohio Area Hospitals Grant Medical Center

111 S. Grant St. Columbus, OH 43215 (614) 566-9000

Doctors Hospital 5100 W. Broad St. Columbus, OH 43228 (614) 544-1000

Dublin Methodist Hospital 7500 Hospital Dr.
Dublin, OH 43016 (614) 544-8000

Mt. Carmel Hospital East 6001 E. Broad St.
Columbus, OH 43213 (614) 234-6000

Mt. Carmel Hospital Grove City 5300 North Meadows Drive
Grove City, Ohio 43123 (614)-663-5000

Chalmers P. Wylie VA Ambulatory Care Center 420 N. James Rd.
Columbus, OH 43219 (614) 257-5200
(888) 615-9448 Benefits: (800) 827-1000
Health Care: (877) 222-VETS (8387) VA Inspector General: (800)-488-8244
Veterans Crisis Line: (800)-273-8255, Press 1 www.columbus.va.gov/

Diley Ridge Medical Center 7911 Diley Rd.
Canal Winchester, OH 43110 (614) 838-7911

Mt. Carmel Hilliard 4674 Britton Pkwy Hilliard, OH 43206 (614) 210-4500

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Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Main Campus
410 W. 10th Ave. Columbus, OH 43210 (614) 293-8000

Ohio State University Hospital East Campus
181 Taylor Ave. Columbus, OH 43203 (614) 257-3000

Riverside Methodist Hospital 3535 Olentangy River Rd. Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 566-5000

St. Ann’s Hospital 500 S. Cleveland Ave. Westerville, OH 43081 (614) 898-4000

KidSmiles Pediatric Dental Clinic 770 Bethel Rd.
Columbus, OH 43214 (614) 458-1711 www.KidSMILESclinic.com

Heart of Ohio Family Health Centers
Capital Park Center 2365 Innis Rd. Columbus, OH 43224 (614) 416-4325

Whitehall Family Heath Center 882 S. Hamilton Rd.
Columbus, OH 43213 (614) 235-5555
www.heartofohiofamilyhealth.org

Columbus Speech & Hearing 510 E. North Broadway Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 263-5151

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Hospitals and Community Health Centers (continued)

Nationwide Children’s Hospital 700 Children’s Dr.
Columbus, OH 43205 (614) 722-2000
www.NationwideChildrens.org

Big Lots Behavioral Health Pavilion 444 Butterfly Garden
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 722-2000 www.nationwidechildrens.org/Pavilion

The Center for Family Safety and Healing 655 E. Livingston Ave.
Columbus, OH 43205 (614) 722-8200
www.FamilySafetyandHealing.org

Nationwide Children’s Hospital Close to HomeSM Centers

Close to Home Centers bring a full range of diagnostic and therapeutic services for newborns, children and young adults to the neighborhood. Close to Home Center services include: laboratory, radiology, counseling and guidance services, electrocardiogram testing (EKG), nutrition services, occupational/physical therapy, speech and language pathology, and electroencephalogram testing (EEG).

Canal Winchester * (2 locations)

7901 Diley Rd.

Canal Winchester, OH 43110 (614) 355-9050

6365 Winchester Blvd. Ste. B Canal Winchester, OH 43110 (614) 355-8990

Dublin (4 locations) 5675 Venture Dr.
Dublin, OH 43017 (614) 355-8400

5665 Venture Dr. Dublin, OH 43017 (614) 355-8480

7450 Hospital Dr., Suite 100* Dublin, OH 43016
(614) 355-7000

5700 Perimter Dr., Suite A Dublin, OH 43017
(614) 355-9550

* This location offers urgent care.

Downtown (3 locations) 399 E. Main St., Suite 150 Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 355-8550

495 E. Main St. Columbus, OH 43215 (614) 355-8055

500 E. Main St. 3rd Floor Columbus, OH 43215 (614) 355-6300

Clintonville
510 E. North Broadway Columbus, OH 43214 (614) 355-8970

East Columbus* (2 locations)

6435 E. Broad St. Columbus, OH 43213 (614) 355-8100

6499 E. Broad St. Ste. 140 Columbus, OH 43215 (614) 355-9750

Hilliard *
4363 All Seasons Dr. Ste. 100 Hilliard, OH 43026
(614) 355-5900

Westerville (4 locations) 433 N. Cleveland Ave. Westerville, OH 43082
(614) 355-8300

275 W. Schrock Rd. Westerville, OH 43082 (614) 355-8080

185 W. Schrock Rd. Westerville, OH 43082 (614) 395-7505

187 W. Schrock Rd. Westerville, OH 43082 (614) 355-7500

Fostering Connections Program at The Center for Family Safety and Healing (for children placed in out-of-home care)

655 E. Livingston Ave. Columbus, OH 43205 (614) 722-6789

During afternoon, evening and weekend hours, these centers offer treatment for illnesses and injuries that need immediate at-tention, but do not need to be handled by a hospital emergency department.
Nationwide Children’s Hospital Close To Home Centers with urgent care services treat children from birth to age 18.

Mount Carmel Crime & Trauma Program Individual and group counseling - Call for locations: (614) 234-5900

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Hospitals and Community Health Centers Primary Care Centers--General Info (614) 722-2000

Hospitals and Community Health Centers

(continued)

Nationwide Children’s Downtown Primary Care Center
Livingston Ambulatory Center

380 Butterfly Gardens Columbus, OH 43215 (614) 722-5750

Eastland Primary Care Center 2599 S. Hamilton Rd.
Columbus, OH 43232 (614) 355-9600

Equitas Healthcare 1105 Schrock R. Columbus, OH 43229 (833) 378-4827
(22 locations) www.equitashealth.com

Hilltop Primary Care Center 2857 W. Broad St.
Columbus, OH 43204 (614) 355-9900

Lincoln Village Primary Care Center
4766 W. Broad St.

Columbus, OH 43228 (614) 938-8100

Northland Primary Care Center
4560 Morse Centre Rd.

Columbus, OH 43229 (614) 355-9400

Olentangy Primary Care Center
5070 N. High St.

Columbus, OH 43214 (614) 355-9500

Primary Care at Westerville Close to Home CenterSM* 433 N. Cleveland Ave.

Westerville, OH 43082 (614) 355-8300

Sharon Woods Care Center 1777 E. Dublin-Granville Rd. Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 355-7400

South High Primary Care Center
1405 S. High St.

Columbus, OH 43207 (614) 355-9000

Westside Primary Care Center 441 Industrial Mile Rd.
Columbus, OH 43228 (614) 355-9700

Whitehall Primary Care Center 561 S. Yearling Rd.
Whitehall, OH 43213 (614) 355-9800

To make any Primary Care Center appointments at Nationwide Children’s, call (614) 722-6200

Linden Primary Care Center COTA Building
1390 Cleveland Ave., 2nd Floor Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 355-9300

Near East Primary Care Center 1125 E. Main St.
Columbus, OH 43205 (614) 355-9200

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Hospitals and Community Health Centers

Hospitals and Community Health Centers (continued)
Community Health Centers	West Broad St. Primary One Health Center* Columbus Public Health Dept./Dental Clinic	2300 W. Broad St.
240 S. Parsons Ave.	Columbus, OH 43204
Columbus, OH 43205	(614) 645-2300 (also offers vision care)

(614) 645-5500 www.columbus.gov/publichealth

OhioHealth (multiple locations/practices) EAST-4850 E. Main St.
Columbus, OH 43213 (614) 566-0899

HILLIARD- 4343 All Seasons Dr. Hilliard, OH 43026
(614) 544-1880

GROVE CITY --1375 Stringtown Rd. Grove City, OH 43123
(614) 788-1000

DOWNTOWN --Grant Medical Center 111 S. Grant Ave.
(614) 566-9000

RIVERSIDE McConnell Heart Hospital 3535 Riverside Dr., Cols., OH 43214 (614) 566-5000

www.OhioHealth.com

Planned Parenthood
Planned Parenthood of Central Ohio Inc. 3255 E. Main St.
Whitehall, OH 43213 (614) 222-3531

Planned Parenthood of Central Ohio Franklinton West
1511 W. Broad St. Columbus, OH 43222 (614) 222-3525

Planned Parenthood of Central Ohio North Campus
18 E. 17th Ave. Columbus, OH 43201 (614) 222-3604

www.plannedparenthood.org

www.fccs.us

www.primaryonehealth.org (614) 859-1845 (multiple locations)

East Broad Street

720 E. Broad St., Columbus, OH 43215 (614) 859-1850

Parsons Ave. Primary One Health Center* 1905 Parsons Ave., Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 586-4159

East Livingston

1289 E. Livingston Ave., Columbus, OH 43205 (614) 859-1860

East 17th Ave. Primary One Health Center* 1500 E. 17th Ave., Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 645-2700

Agler Rd. Primary One Health Center 3433 Agler Rd., Suite 2800, Columbus, OH 43219 (614) 645-1600

East Main St. Primary One Health Center 1180 E. Main St., Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 645-5535

South High St. Primary One Health Center 3781 S. High St., Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 645-3163

Alum Creek Primary One Health Center 1791 Alum Creek Dr. --(614) 526-5420 *Denotes a Free Clinic is available.

Pregnancy Decision Health Centers Campus Ofice	West Ofice

22 E. 17th Ave.	4111 W. Broad St.
Columbus, OH 432011	Columbus, OH 43228 (614) 444-4411	(614) 444-4411

North Ofice
5900 Cleveland Ave.	www.pdhc.org Columbus, OH 43231
(614) 444-4411

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Hospitals and Community Health Centers Free Clinics

Hospitals and Community Health Centers

(continued)

Asian Health Initiative / AACS 2231 N. High St.

Columbus, OH 43201 (614) 220-4023
www.freeclinics.com/det/asian-free-clinic

The Breathing Association 788 Mt. Vernon Ave. Columbus, OH 43203

(614) 457-4570 www.breathingassociation.org

Charitable Pharmacy of Central Ohio
200 E. Livingston Ave.

Columbus, OH 43215 (614) 227-0301
(Franklin Co. residents only) www.charitablepharmacy.org

Clinic at Faith Mission 245 N. Grant Ave. Columbus, OH 43215 (614) 224-6617

www.ISSnetworkofhope.org

Columbus Free Clinic 2231 N. High St. Columbus, OH 43201 (614) 404-8417

www.columbusfreeclinic.org

Helping Hands Health & Wellness Center 5100 Karl Rd.

Columbus, OH 43229 (614) 262-5094

www.helpinghandsfreeclinic.org

Columbus Medical Association Physicians Free Clinic/ Voluntary Care Network
240 Parsons Ave. Columbus, OH 43215

(614) 240-7430

Vineyard Free Health Clinics (3 locations)

6000 Cooper Rd.
(1st and 2nd Tuesdays) Westerville, OH 43081 (614) 259-5428

171 E. Fifth Ave. Columbus, OH 43201
(1st, 2nd and 3rd Wednesdays) (614) 259-5428

115187 Palmer Rd. Reynoldsburg, OH 43068 (740) 927-7729

The Bridge Community Center 3750 Sullivant Ave.

Columbus, OH 43229 (1st and 3rd Saturdays) (614) 272-2949

ViaQuest Inc. (3 locations) 525 Metro Place North, Suite 300 Dublin, OH 43017

855-289-1722
(Deaf Services): 614-356-8012 www.viaquestinc.com

Lower Lights Christian Health Centers & Jubilee Market and Cafe (4 locations)

1160 W. Broad St. Columbus, OH 43222 (614) 274-1455 https://llchc.org

1560 S.High St. Columbus, OH 43207

777 W. State St., 201A Columbus, OH 43222

6000 Cooper Rd. Westerville, OH 43081

2028 Cleveland Avenue Columbus, OH 43211

The Women’s Clinic 3242 E. Main St., Ste. 2 Columbus, OH 43213 (614) 237-2000 www.twccolumbus.com

DWELL Free Clinic 1934 N. 4th St. Columbus, OH 43201 (1st and 3rd Mondays) 614-823-6510

Stowe Mission 888 Parsons Ave.
Columbus, OH 43206 (614) 445-8400

Victory Ministries 3964 E. Main St. Columbus, OH 43213 (614) 252-2500

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3433 Agler Rd.
Family Focus
FordCare Services
(614) 317-3099
(614) 279-7690
(614) 846-2588
Columbus, OH 432
Health
(614) 299-6600
Hospitals and Community Health Centers

5: Mental Health Counseling Centers
Syntero Counseling	Key Counseling	North Community 299 Cramer Creek Ct.	457 Waterbury Ct., Ste. E	Counseling Centers Dublin, OH 43017	Gahanna, OH 43230	1855 E. Dublin-Granville St. (614) 889-5722	(614) 478-3050                               Columbus, OH 43229

(614) 457-7876
Columbus OH 43228
Netcare Access
3645 Ridge Mill Drive	(614) 267-7003 Columbus, OH 43026             199 S. Central Ave. 23                   5109 West ,Broad Street

(614) 600-2708
Columbus, OH 432
(614) 276-2273
Columbus, OH 43219	North Central Mental	3556 Sullivant Ave.04

1301 N. High S .
4897 Karl Rd.
1301 N. High S .
Columbus, OHt43201	Columbus, OHt43201	Columbus, OH 43229

(614) 227-6865
338 Granville St.	Center for New Americans
Columbus, OH 4322
(614) 475-7090
5200 Cleveland Ave., 1B	Gahanna, OH 43230	1299 McNaughten Road Columbus, OH 43231	www.ncmhs.org	(614)-582-2368

Mental Health Services for Youth and Families

Primary Care Solutions of Ohio
1336 E. Main St. Columbus, OH 43205 (614) 914-8781 www.pcs-of-ohio.org

Southeast Mental Health 16 W. Long St.

Columbus, OH 43215 (614) 225-0990

www.southeastinc.org

Youth Advocate Services 2323 W. Fifth Ave., Suite 150 Columbus, OH 43204 (614)258-9927 www.yasohio.org

Amethyst (Women Only) 455 E. Mound St.
Columbus, OH 43215 (614) 242-1284

Buckeye Ranch Locations
2865 W. Broad St., Columbus, OH 43204 (614) 384-8088

5665 Hoover Rd., Grove City, OH 43123 (614) 875-2371

4653 E. Main St., Whitehall, OH 43213 (614) 729-9560

www.buckeyeranch.org

Access Ohio Mental Health 99 N. Brice Rd., Suite 360 Columbus, OH 43213
(614) 367-7700

Concord Counseling 700 Brooksedge Blvd. Westerville, OH 43081

(614) 882-9338 (substance abuse)

Franklin County Youth Psychiatric Crisis Line (24 hrs)

(614) 722-1800

Maryhaven
1791 Alum Creek Dr. Columbus, OH 43207 (614) 445-8131

www.fccs.us

Mid-Ohio Psych. Services 2238 S. Hamilton Rd. Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 751-0042

NYAP
527 S. High St. Columbus, OH 43215 (614) 227-9444

Talbot Hall (OSU East) 1441 Phale D. Hale Drive Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 257-3760

Ohio Guidestone
195 N. Grant Ave., Suite 250 Columbus, OH 43215
(888) 522-9174

Huckleberry House 1421 Hamlet St. Columbus, OH 43201 (614) 294-8097

(614) 294-5553 24-hour crisis

The Village Network 1751 E. Long St. Columbus, OH 43203 (614) 253-8050 (weekdays) www.thevillagenetwork.org

Directions for Youth and Families (4 locations)
Central Ofice: 1515 Indianola Ave. Phone: (614) 294-2661
Fax: (614) 294-3247
East: 3616 E. Main St., Whitehall, OH (614) 251-0103
Southeast: Crittendon Center 3840 Kimberly Parkway (614) 694-0203
South: 657 S. Ohio Ave. (614) 258-8043

St. Vincent Family Center 1490 E. Main St.
Columbus, OH 43205 (614) 252-0731 www.svfc.org

Big Lots Behavioral Health Services at Nationwide Children’s Hospital

444 Butterfly Gardens Drive Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 355-8080 www.NationwideChildrens.org/Behavioral-Health

Cornerstone Family Services 1565 Bethel Rd.
Columbus, OH 43220 (614)459-3003
www.cornerstonefamilyservices.org

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Children Services Resource Guide	Mental Health and Substance Abuse Counseling

6: Substance Abuse Counseling Centers

Maryhaven

1791 Alum Creek Dr. Columbus, OH 43207 (614) 445-8131 www.maryhaven.com

Medication Assisted Tream Addiction Program at Nationwide Childrens’ Hospital
Livingston Ambulatory Center 380 Butterfly Gardens Drive Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 355-8614

Netcare Access 199 S. Central Ave.
Columbus, OH 43223 (614) 276-2273

North Community Counseling 1855 E. Dublin-Granville Rd. Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 267-7003

4897 Karl Rd. Columbus, OH 43229 (614) 846-2588

5109 W. Broad St. Columbus, OH 43228 (614) 279-7690

3556 Sullivant Ave. Columbus, OH 43204

Center for New Americans 1299 McNaughten Rd.
(614) 582-2368

Columbus Public Health Dept. Alcohol & Drug Abuse Program 240 Parsons Ave.
Columbus, OH 43215 (614) 645-7417
Opiate Crisis: (614) 724-HOPE

Talbot Hall (OSU East) 1441 Phale D. Hale Dr. Columbus, OH 43205 (614) 257-3760

Amethyst (Women only) 455 E. Mound St.
Columbus, OH 43215 (614) 242-1284 www.amethyst-inc.org

Life Counseling Services 1515 E. Broad St.
Whitehall, OH 43213 (614) 239-9965

Comp Drug 547 E. 11th Ave.
Columbus, OH 43211 (614) 224-4506

Concord Counseling 700 Brooksedge Blvd. Westerville, OH 43081

(614) 882-9338

The Woods at Parkside 349 Olde Ridenour Rd. Columbus, OH 43230 (614) 471-2552

The Refuge, Inc. 12 Terrace Ave. Columbus, OH 43204 (614) 991-0131
www.TheRefugeOhio.org

The Recovery Village 3964 Hamilton Square Blvd. Groveport, OH 43125
(614) 362-1686 www.therecoveryvillage.com

PEER Center
205 N. Hamilton Rd. Columbus, OH 43213 (614) 453-4830

Sun Behavioral Columbus 900 E. Dublin-Granville Rd. Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 350-6677

Primary Care Solutions of Ohio 1336 E. Main St.
Columbus, OH 43205 (614) 914-8781 www.pcs-of-ohio.org

WCAP Counseling 1900 Brice Rd. Columbus, OH 43068 (614) 239-9965 www.wcapcounseling.org

Brightview Health (2 Locations)
East:

3768 E. Main St. Whitehall, OH 43213

West:

4660 Roberts Rd. Columbus, OH 43228

1-833-510-HELP www.brightviewhealth.com

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Mental Health and Substance Abuse Counseling

7: Educational Resources Columbus City Schools

270 E. State St. Columbus, OH 43215 (614) 365-5000
Enrollment Ofice: 430 Cleveland Ave. Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 365-4011 www.ccsoh.us

After-School Programs

Africentric Personal Development Shop 1409 E. Livingston Ave.
Columbus, OH 43205 (614) 253-4448

Gladden Community House 183 Hawkes Ave.
Columbus, OH 43223 (614) 227-1600

St. Stephen’s Community House 1500 E. 17th Ave.
Columbus, OH 43219 (614) 294-6347

Vineyard Community Center The Zone
6000 Cooper Rd. Westerville, OH 43081 (614) 259-5500

Boys and Girls Clubs of Columbus 1108 City Park Ave.
Columbus, OH 43206 (614) 221-8830 www.bgccolumbus.org

Ohio State Univ. Extension
SNAP-Ed Nutrition Education Program (614) 688-5378
Free nutrition and thrifty shopping classes for SNAP-eligible families.

Remember Us Urban Scouts 1985 Cedar Willow Dr.
(614) 342-0505

www.fccs.us

Ohio Educational Training Voucher Program (for emancipated youth)

(855) 471-1931

FAX (800) 757-0862 www.fc2sprograms.org/ohio/

Educational Service Center of Central Ohio 2080 Citygate Dr.
Columbus, OH 43219 (614) 445-3750 www.escco.org

College Support programs:
Federal student aid: www.studentaid.gov/

Nationwide Children’s Hospital -- SPARK Program

(Kindergarten Readiness)
(614) 355-0714 or (614) 355-9892

Email: SPARK@NationwideChildrens.org (age 4+)
Zip Codes 43205, 43206, 43207, 43211, 43224

Community for New Direction (4 Locations)
993 E. Main St. Columbus, OH 43205 (614) 272-1464 www.cndcolumbus.org

2096 W. Mound St Columbus, Ohio 43223

1008 E. Livingston Ave. Columbus, OH 43205

1000 Atcheson St. Columbus, OH 43203

CAP4Kids
The Children’s Advocacy Project for Kids, CAP4Kids, has information about free and low-cost resources on everything from after-school programs and housing to mental health resources, services for youth with special needs and more. CAP4Kids.org/Columbus

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Educational Resources (continued)
Columbus Metropolitan Library	(614) 645-2275 www.columbuslibrary.org

Main Library 96 S. Grant Ave.
Columbus, OH 43215

Barnett
3434 E. Livingston Ave. Columbus, OH 43227

Canal Winchester 115 Franklin St.
Canal Winchester, OH 43110

Driving Park
1422 E. Livingston Ave. Columbus, OH 43205

Dublin
75 N. High St. Dublin, OH 43017

Franklinton 1061 W. Town St.
Columbus, OH 43222

Gahanna
310 Granville St. Gahanna, OH 43230

Hilliard
4500 Hickory Chase Way Hilliard, OH 43026

Hilltop
511 S. Hague Ave.. Columbus, OH 43204

Karl Road 5590 Karl Rd.
Columbus, OH 43229

Linden
2223 Cleveland Ave. Columbus, OH 43211

Marion-Franklin 2740 Lockbourne Rd. Columbus, OH 43207

Martin Luther King 1467 E. Long St. Columbus, OH 43203

New Albany 200 Market St.
New Albany, OH 43054

Northern Lights 4093 Cleveland Ave. Columbus, OH 43224

Northside 1423 N. High St.
Columbus, OH 43201

Parsons
1113 Parsons Ave. Columbus, OH 43206

Reynoldsburg 1402 Brice Rd.
Reynoldsburg, OH 43068

Shepard
850 N. Nelson Rd. Columbus, OH 43219

South High 3540 S. High St.
Columbus, OH 43207

Southeast
3980 S. Hamilton Rd. Groveport, OH 43125

Whetstone 3909 N. High St.
Columbus, OH 43214

Whitehall
4445 E. Broad St. Whitehall, OH 43213

TUTORING/TEST PREP (for profits)

Grade Potential Tutoring (614) 245-5649 www.gradepotentialtutoring.com

Huntington Learning Center 5560 N. Hamilton Rd.
Gahanna, OH 43230 (614) 475-6500
www.huntingtonhelps.com

Southwest Public Libraries (2)	Westerville Public Library

Grove City 3959 Broadway
Grove City, OH 43123 (614) 875-6716

Westland Area 4740 W. Broad St. Columbus, OH 43228 (614) 878-1301

126 S. State St. Westerville, OH 43081 (614) 882-7277

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Educational Resources

Educational Resources (continued)

Head Start Programs

The Child Development Council of Franklin County, Inc.

Head Start Programs
(29 area learning centers) Mattie B. James Center
999 Crupper Avenue (614) 431-2186 www.cdcheadstart.org

LOCATIONS BY STREET: 2150 Agler Rd.
3260 Allegheny Ave. 5220 Avalon Ave. 1184 Barnett Rd. 1400 Brooks Ave. 1718 Cooke Rd.
999 Crupper Ave. 370 Goshen Lane 500 N. Hamilton Rd. 1677 S. Hamilton Rd. 2879 Johnstown Rd. 3400 Kohr Rd.
1077 Lexington Ave. 2541 Lindbergh Dr. 2633 Maybury Rd. 2350 W. Mound St. 867 Mt. Vernon Ave. 1400 Myrtle Ave. 505 S. Ohio Ave.
3260 Riverside Green 4141 Rudy Rd.
1850 Sutter Parkway 3830 Trueman Ct. 1321 Urban Dr.

Project Connect (services for homeless) Columbus City Schools (614) 365-5140, ext. 225

Southeast Vocational 3770 N. High St.
(614) 294-7117

www.fccs.us

YMCA Central Ohio Head Start
For more information, or to enroll, call (614) 389-3880

Moler Columbus Urban League 1201 Moler Rd.
Columbus, OH 43207 (614) 372-2298

Southside Columbus Urban League 475 Elwood Ave.
Columbus, OH 43207 (614) 372-2299

Watkins Columbus Urban League 1520 Watkins Rd.
Columbus, OH 43207 (614) 625-3989

South-Western City School District Head Start Locations
For more information, or to enroll call (614) 801-3000

Stiles Family Center Head Start 4704 Stiles Ave.
Columbus, OH 43228
(614) 801-8394 Bostic Center
2975 Kingston Ave. Grove City, OH 43123 (614) 801-8520

Norton YMCA Head Start 60 Norton Rd.
Columbus, OH 43228 (614) 389-2518

Get FREE BOOKS for your child! Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library mails free highquality,
age-appropriate books to children from birth to age five!
Sign Up Today! https://imaginationlibrary.com/

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Children Services Resource Guide	Food Pantries

8: Food Pantries	FOODPANTRIES.ORG (listed by zip code)

Bishop Grifin Resource Center 2875 E. Livingston Ave.
Columbus, OH 43209 (614) 338-8220 Wed./Fri.

Broad Street Food Pantry 760 East Broad St.
Columbus, OH 43205 (614) 908-3901

The Bridge Community Center 3750 Sullivant Ave.
Columbus, OH 43228 (614) 272-2949 Tuesdays 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Champion Avenue Pantry 1460 S. Champion Ave. Columbus, OH 43206
(614) 443-5130
(M-F 11:00-2:30 | SAT 1:00-3:00)

Crossroads Baptist Church 5075 Cleveland Ave.
Columbus, OH 43231 (614) 895-5683 Wednesday 6:30 - 8 p.m.

Clintonville-Beechwold Community
Resource Center

14 West Lakeview Ave. Columbus, OH 43202 (614) 268-3539
(Offers food bank, clothing and services for seniors and low-income families.)

Gladden Food Pantry 318 S. Glenwood Ave. Columbus, OH 43223 (614) 228-2498

Greater Groveport Food Pantry 595 Cherry St.
Columbus, OH 43125
(614) 836-7652 (by appointment only)

Kroger Community Pantry 3960 Brookham Dr.
Grove City, OH 43123 (614) 317-9487
Tuesday-Saturdays; call ahead

Holy Family Soup Kitchen and Food Pantry
57 S. Grubb St.

Columbus, OH 43215 (614) 461-9444 www.hfsk.org

LSS Food Line (formerly HandsOn Central Ohio)

Simply dial 2-1-1 or (614) 221-6766

Information and referrals to more than 4,500 programs and services
offering everything from food, housing and clothing to mental health and educational services. Available 24-hours and free of charge.

FOOD LINE (614) 341-2282

Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio
3 Food Pantries:
East: 1460 S. Champion Ave.
West: Glenwood Community Center 1888 Fairmont Ave. Tuesdays/Fridays
North: Linden Lutheran Church 1230 Oakland Park Ave. (first Wednesday of month)
(877) LSS-MEAL (577-6325) www. lssfoodpantries.org

Mid-Ohio Food Collective 3960 Brookham Dr.
Grove City, OH 43123 (614) 277-3663
Email: info@midohiofoodbank.org www.midohiofoodbank.org.

Mt. Olivet Baptist Church 428 East Main St.
Columbus, OH 43215 (614) 221-3446
2nd & 4th Wednesdays

New Salem Baptist Church Bread of Life Food Pantry
Clients must schedule their appointments.

Call: (614) 341-2282 Text: (614) 702-7772
Online: www.handsoncentralohio.org/chat

St. Stephen’s Community House 1500 E. 17th Ave.
Columbus, OH 43219 (614) 294-6347

Victory Ministries Center of Hope 3964 E. Main St.
Columbus, OH 43213 (614) 252-2500

Vineyard Food Pantry 4664 Cleveland Ave. Columbus, OH 43231
181 E. Fifth Ave. Columbus, OH 43201 (614) 259-5441 Saturdays

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Food Pantries

9: Utility Assistance Programs and Payment Centers

Payment Assistance Programs

IMPACT Community Action 711 Southwood Ave.
Columbus, OH 43207 (614) 252-2799 www.impactca.org

Salvation Army Central Services 966 E. Main St.
Columbus, OH 43205 (614) 221-6561

Joint Organization for Inner City Needs (JOIN)
578 E. Main St. Columbus, OH 43215 (614) 241-2530
(Limited funds for water, gas, electricity and fuel oil)

Transportation

COTA (Central Ohio Transit Authority) (614) 228-1776
www.cota.com

Utility Payment Centers

Columbus Check Cashers/PLS 4399 E. Livingston Ave.
Columbus, OH 43227 (614) 235-0840

1397 W. Mound St. Columbus, OH 43223 (614) 221-3472

3545 W. Broad St. Columbus, OH 43228 (614) 351-7911

2724 Cleveland Ave. Columbus, OH 43224 (614) 262-1766

Linda Mexicana

5705 Maple Canyon Ave. Columbus, OH 43229

All Area Kroger, Meijer,
Giant Eagle and Walgreen Stores

The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)
800-282-0880 www.energyhelp.ohio.gov

The Breathing Association (HEAP program)
788 Mt. Vernon Ave.

Columbus, OH 43203 (614) 566-0750
www.breathingassociation.org

A & B Market

5440 E. Livingston Ave. Columbus, OH 43207

Kelly’s Market 3453 Parsons Ave.
Columbus, OH 43207

All MoneyGram Locations in Columbus:
www.locations.moneygram.com/ oh/columbus/

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Children Services Resource Guide	Housing and Furniture Assistance

10: Housing and Furniture Assistance
Housing Assistance	Furniture Assistance

City of Columbus Department of Development 111 N. Front St.
Columbus, OH 43215 (614) 645-7896
(Assists displaced individuals and families due to code vacate orders)

Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority 880 E. 11th Ave.
Columbus, OH 43211 (614) 421-6000 www.cmhanet.com

Columbus Urban League 788 Mt. Vernon Ave. Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 257-6300

Housing and Urban Development (HUD) 200 N. High St.
Columbus, OH 43215 (614) 469-5737

Lutheran Social Services
500 W. Wilson Bridge Rd., Suite 245 Worthington, OH 43085
(614) 228-5200

Compass--Broad St. Presbyterian Church 760 E. Broad St.
Columbus, OH 43205 (614) 221-6552

Community Shelter Board-(1-888-4-SHELTR) 355 E. Campus View Blvd., Ste. 250
Columbus, Ohio 43235 (614) 221-9195

Local Shelters Hotline (614) 274-7000 LSS Faith Mission, 245 N. Grant Ave. Friends of the Homeless, 924 E. Main St. The Open Shelter, 370 W. State St.
Star House, 1220 Corrugated Way (ages 14-24) Van Buren Shelter, 595 Van Buren Dr. (families) YMCA Family Center, 900 Harvey Ct. (families)

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Furniture Bank of Central Ohio 118 S. Yale Ave.
Columbus, OH 43222 (614) 272-9544 www.furniturebankcoh.org
(Need referral and letter from social service agency. Worker must accompany family. Must provide truck to move furni-ture and other items.)

Rental Assistance
Homeport by Columbus Housing Partnership 3443 Agler Rd.
Columbus, OH 43219 (614) 221-8889

YMCA of Central Ohio Low-Income Housing(Men)
40 W. Long St. Columbus, OH 43215 (614) 573-3616

YWCA of Central Ohio Low-Income Housing (Women)
65 S. Fourth St. Columbus, OH 43215 (614) 224-9121

YWCA Family Center (Franklin Co. residents only) 900 Harvey Ct.
Columbus, OH 43219 (614) 253-3910

Community Properties of Central Ohio 910 E. Broad St.
Columbus, OH 43205 (614) 253-0984

Community Mediation Services (housing and family conflicts) 67 Jefferson Ave.
Columbus, OH 43215 (614) 228-7191
https://communitymediation.com/

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Clothing Assistance

11: Clothing Assistance

Alicia’s Closet
1509 Blast Blvd., #2204 Gahanna, OH 43230 (614) 398-2203 www.aliciascloset.org

Charity Newsies 4300 Indianola Ave. Columbus, OH 43214 (614) 263-4300
www.charitynewsies.com

Community Kitchen 640 S. Ohio Ave. Columbus, OH 43205 (614) 252-6428

Clintonville-Beechwold Community Resources Center
3222 N. High St. Columbus, OH 43202 (614) 268-8118 www.clintonvillecrc.org

Dress for Success 1204 N. High St. Columbus, OH 43201 (614) 291-5420 www.dfscmh.org

Faith Mission on 8th 599 E. 8th Ave. Columbus, OH 43201 (614) 299-3192

New Life UMC 25 W. 5th Ave.
Columbus, OH 43201 (614) 294-0134

Salvation Army Central Ohio Services 966 E. Main St.
Columbus, OH 43205 (614) 221-6561
Maternity Resource store (614) 437-2153 3417 Palmetto St., Cols. 43204

760 Worthington Woods Blvd. Columbus, OH 43085
(614) 846-1884

St. Vincent DePaul 578 E. Main St.
(614) 241-3554

United Methodist Free Store 946 Parsons Ave.
Columbus, OH 43206 (614) 443-1713

Westside Free Store Ministries 61 S. Powell Ave.
Columbus, OH 43204 (614) 351-5480
(call for hours)

Jordan’s Crossing
342 N. Hague Ave., Columbus, OH 43228 (614) 507-3246

Moms2B (614) 307-6709 (614) 292-1605

See our Facebook page.

Mt. Olivet Baptist Church 428 E. Main St.
Columbus, OH 43215 (614) 221-3446
(Only on Fridays)

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Clothing Assistance (continued) Volunteers of America	Goodwill Columbus

Retail Stores/Donation	Retail Stores/Donation Centers Centers

3620 Indianola Ave. Columbus, OH 43214 (614) 263-9134

5640 W. Broad St. Columbus, OH 43232 (614) 870-8551

4280 Macsway Ave. Columbus, OH 43232 (614) 861-8551

4026 McDowell Rd. Grove City, OH 43123 (614) 801-1625

1824 W. Henderson Rd. Columbus, OH 43220 (614) 442-0065

624 Harmon Ave. Columbus, OH 43223 (614) 849-0145

2550 N. High St. Columbus, OH 43202 (614) 384-9768

52 Robinwood Ave. Whitehall, OH 43213 (614) 255-0996

2933 Morse Rd. Columbus, OH 43231 (614) 414-0441

358 S. Hamilton Rd. Gahanna, OH 43230 (614) 476-6177

(Also available in Canal Winchester, Dublin, Gahanna, Grandview, Hilliard, New Albany, Reynoldsburg, Westerville, Worthington, Upper Arlington)

www.goodwillcolumbus.org

www.voago.org

Joseph’s Coat of Central Ohio 240 Outerbelt St.
Columbus, OH 43213 (614) 863-1371

www.thethriftshopper.com Reynoldsburg Thrift Store 7125 E Main St.
Reynoldsburg, OH 43068 (614) 755-4283
(supports cancer survivors)

Worthington Thrift Store 5600 N High St. Worthington, OH 43085 (614) 848-8408
(supports cancer survivors)

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Child Care Resources

12: Child Care Resources

Columbus Early Learning Centers (Title XX accepted)

East
162 N. Ohio Ave. Columbus, OH 43203 (614) 253-5525
www.columbusearlylearning.com

Franklin County Board of Developmental Disabilities 2879 Johnstown Rd. Columbus, OH 43219
(614)-342-5801 fcbdd.org/

Action for Children
(also offers parent education) 78 Jefferson Ave.
Columbus, OH 43215 (614) 224-0222

Child Development Council of Head Start
999 Crupper Ave. Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 431-2186 (see Page 19 for listings)

J.O.I.N (birth certificate services) 578 E. Main St.
Columbus, OH 43215 (614) 241-2530
(FCCS letter required for birth certifi-cate vouchers;
J.O.I.N. also assists with food, pantries, medical assistance)

Broad Street 760 E. Broad St.
Columbus, OH 43205 (614) 221-6102

Brightside Academy (4 Locations)

1977 Cleveland Ave. Columbus, OH 43211

3611 Livingston Ave. Columbus, OH 43227

3525 Cleveland Ave. Columbus, OH 43224

660 Harrisburg Pike Columbus, OH 43223

(614) 407-1424 (614) 289-8717

www.brightsideohio.com

Connected Pathways Early Learning Centers
4242 Stelzer Rd. Columbus, OH 43230 (614) 414-7988

2753 Northland Plaza Columbus, OH 43231 (614) 714-0310

http://c-pathways.com

Franklin County Department of Job & Family Services
Title XX – Child Care Registration General Information: (614) 233-2000 Toll free: 1-844-640-OHIO (6446) (See page 9 for Locations)

South Side Early Learning Center 255 Reeb Ave.
Columbus, OH 43207 (614) 444-1529

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Children Services Resource Guide	Community Action and Service Groups

13: Community Action and Service Groups

American Association of Retired Persons AARP Ohio Ofice
17 S. High St., Suite 800 Columbus, OH 43215 (866) 389-5653

The Breathing Association 788 Mt. Vernon Ave. Columbus, OH 43203

(614) 457-4570 www.breathingassociation.com

Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging
174 E. Long St. Columbus, OH 43215 (614) 645-7250 www.coaaa.org

The Ohio Benefit Bank 100 E. Broad St. Columbus, OH 43211 (800) 648-1176;

(614) 221-4336 ohiofoodbanks.org
• Children’s health care insurance • Home energy assistance
• Child care subsidies • Food stamps
• Free tax assistance including the earned income tax credit

Senior Citizen Employment Agencies

St. Stephen’s Community House 1500 E. 17th Ave.
Columbus, OH 43219 (614) 294-6347
(Serving Zip Codes 43211, 43219, 43228)

Vantage Aging 4300 E. Broad St. Columbus, OH 43213 (614) 586-1975

Services for Seniors on the WestSide/ Hilltop
Email: VilleOnTheHillDirector@gmail.com

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Franklin County Ofice on Senior Options
280 E. Broad St., 3rd floor Columbus, OH 43215 (614) 525-6200

Clintonville-Beechwold Community Resources Center 3222 N. High St.

Columbus, OH 43202 (614) 268-3539 www.clintonvilleecrc.org

Community Mediation Services (housing and family conflicts) 67 Jefferson Ave.
Columbus, OH 43215 (614) 228-7191
https://communitymediation.com/

L.E.A.D. with Purpose character building,leadership lwpacademy.com

Martin Janis Senior Center (City Parks & Rec Dept.) 600 E. 11th Ave.
Columbus, OH 43211 (614) 645-5954

We Are Linden 1415 E. 18th Ave. Columbus, OH 43211 (614) 402-6875 wearelinden614.org

MyProject USA Developing youth leaders and community service 3275 Sullivant Ave. Columbus, OH 43204 (614) 905-0977
https://www.myprojectusa.org

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Community Action and Service Groups (continued)

LSSChoices -
Eliminating Domestic Violence 500 W. Wilson Bridge Rd., Suite 245 Worthington, OH 43085 Information and Crisis:

(614) 224-HOME (4663) Business: (614) 224-6617

www.lssnetworkofhope.org/choices

Columbus Urban League 788 Mt. Vernon Ave. Columbus, OH 43203

(614) 257-6300 www.cul.org

Rahab’s Hideaway - NISRE, Inc.
Safe haven for victims ofhuman traficking, health services, justice
1561 Old Leonard Ave. Columbus, OH 43219 (614) 253-8969 www.NISREinc.org

LifeCare Alliance Seniors/homebound
Meals-On-Wheels, home health, fresh foods, cancer clinic, Project OpenHand-Columbus,
or Dining, Wellness Centers, Help-at-Home, etc. 1699 W. Mound St.
Columbus, OH 43223 (614) 276-3130 www.lifecarealliance.org

Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio Housing assistance, food pantries, home healthcare and 24-hour crisis shelter for victims of domestic violence

500W. Wilson Bridge Rd. Worthington, OH 43085 (614) 228-5200

Food pantries:
1460 S. Champion Ave. Columbus, OH 43206 (614) 443-5730 www.lssco.org

Ohio Hispanic Coalition 1535 Bethel Rd.

Columbus, OH 43220 (614) 840-9934

Cultural & Education Center 3556 Sullivant Ave. Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 840-9934 www.ohiohispaniccoalition.org

Franklin County Board of Elections
1700 Morse Rd. Columbus, OH 43229 (614) 525-3100

https://vote.franklincountyohio.gov

Franklin County Veterans Service Commission
280 E. Broad St. Room 100 Columbus, OH 43215 (614) 525-2500
www.vets.franklincountyohio.org

One More Time Abuse/Prevention Unit 1521 W. 5th Ave. Columbus, OH 43212 (614) 486-0031

Neighborhood Ofice 1111 E. Broad St., Suite 302 Columbus, OH 43205 (614) 645-1993

Community Refugee and Immigration Services (CRIS) 1925 E. Dublin-Granville St., Suite 102 Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 235-5747 www.crisohio.com

US Together Refugee and Immigration Services 1415 E. Dublin-Granville Rd., Suite 100
Columbus, OH 43229 (614) 437-9941 www.USTogether.us

ETSS
Ethiopian Tewahedo Social Services
1060 Mt. Vernon Ave. Columbus, OH 43203 (614) 252-5362

www.ethiotss.org

Kaleidoscope Youth Center Safe space,programming for LGBTQ+ youth

603 E. Town St. Columbus, OH 43125 (614) 294-5437 www.kycohio.org

Family Pride Network of Central Ohio
Connects & supports children, families and prospective parents in the LBGTQ+ community. www.familypridenetwork.org info@familypridenetwork.org

Veterans Outreach Center 855 Bethel Rd.

Columbus, OH 43220 (614) 257-5550

1DivineLine2Health (working to end human traficking)
(614) 928-3006 1dl2h.org

Columbus Works Inc. (job training/placement) 775 W. Broad St. Columbus, OH 43215 (614) 585-8346

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Community Action and Service Groups (continued) Kinship Care
Kinship care is when a relative or non-relative has taken over the full-time care, nurturing and protection of a child. It should be noted that the definition for kinship caregivers goes beyond the scope of blood relatives, and may include an adult who has a familiar relationship/bond with the child and/or family.

Kinship care represents the most desired out-of-home placement option for children who cannot live with their parents on a temporary basis or permanently. Children placed with their relatives are better able to maintain their sense of belonging and identity with their family’s culture, history and traditions.

Kinship care includes those relationships established through an informal arrangement, a legal custody or guardianship order, a relative foster care placement, or a kinship adoption. Call FCCS Kinship Care at (614) 341-6161.

Kinship Caregiver Interested in Foster Parenting
If you are a kinship caregiver you may be eligible to become a foster parent. If interested in beginning the process to become a foster parent, please visit foster care information website at https://fosterandadopt.jfs.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/ofc/foster-care/becoming-a-foster-parent.

The Kinship Support Program is available to eligible kinship caregivers to provide temporary financial support for placement of children under agency custody into kinship caregiver’s home. There is no application to complete to be part of this program.

Kinship Permanency Incentive Program (KPI) Franklin County Children Services

855 W. Mound St. Columbus, OH 43223 (614) 275-2642
email: kpi@fccs.us

We participate in the Kinship Permanency Incentive Program (KPI), a state-funded initiative that offers time-limited cash payments for some Ohio kinship caregivers who apply and meet eligibilityrequirements, and who have been granted legal custody/legal guardianship on or after July 1, 2005.

Substance and Alcohol Abuse Support Groups

FCCS Kinship Aftercare Program St. Stephens Community House
1500 E. 17th Ave. Columbus, OH 43219 (614) 294-6347
email: kinship@saintstephensch.org (Only for Kinship families who receive services from FCCS and meet eligibility criteria) 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Central Ohio Group Fellowship
651 W. Broad St. Columbus, OH 43215 (614) 253-8501 www.aacentralohio.org

Vineyard Community Center 6000 Cooper Rd.
Westerville, OH 43061 (614) 259-5289

Africentric Personal Development Shop
1409 E. Livingston Ave. Columbus, OH 43205 614) 890-0000

Alvis House 2100 Stella Court
Columbus, OH 43215 (614) 252-8402 alvis180.org

Al-Anon/AlaTeen
500 Wilson Bridge Rd., Suite 35 Worthington, OH 43085
(614) 547-1550 www.coafg.org

CompDrug 547 E. 11th Ave.
Columbus, OH 43211 (614) 224-4506

20 Something 2201 Fred Taylor Dr.
Westerville, OH 43210 (614) 890-0000
(meetings held at noon/Sundays)

The Refuge, Inc. 12 S Terrace Ave, Columbus, OH 43204 (614) 991-0131
www.TheRefugeOhio.org

Cocaine Anonymous (CA) (614) 251-1122 www.caohio.org

Narcotics Anonymous (NA) 1313 E. Broad St., Suite 204 Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 252-1700 www.centralohionarcoticsanonymous.org

Healing Hearts Counseling Center 6434 E. Main Street, Suite #201 Reynoldburg, Ohio 43068

(614) 762-2847 (Ofice) (614)762-2984 (Fax) www.healingheartscc.com

House of Hope (men only) 825 Dennison Ave.
Columbus, OH 43204 1034 Harrison Pike (614) 291-4691

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Community Action and Service Groups (continued) Parenting Groups
Catholic Social Services	NAMI Ohio	St. Vincent Family Center 197 E. Gay St.	Parenting education for caregivers of	(Classes offered in Spanish) Columbus, OH 43215	children with mental health conditions	1490 E. Main St.
Asha Ray of Hope
www.namiohio.org
(614) 221-5891	1225 Dublin Rd., Ste.125	Columbus, OH 43205 www.colscss.org	Columbus, OH 43213	(614) 252-0731 Directions for Youth	(614) 224-2700	www.svfc.org
Parents Anonymous
1515 Indianola Ave.
Columbus, OH 43201	4900 Reed Rd.
(614) 294-2661	Parent Support Group	Columbus, OH 43220 www.dfyf.org	(614) 893-0331	(614) 565-2918
Parents Without Partners
Services for Southeast Asia
Info Line: (800) 637-7974	domestic violence victims ONLY www.parentswithoutpartners.org/

Counseling and Support Groups

Netcare
199 S. Central Ave. Columbus, OH 43223 (614) 276-2273

Southeast, Inc. 16 W. Long St.
Columbus, OH 43215 (614) 225-0990

St. Vincent Family Center 1490 E. Main St.
Columbus, OH 43205 (614) 252-0731 www.svfc.org

Vineyard Community Center 6000 Cooper Rd.
Westerville, OH 43081 (614) 890-0000
• Abortion Trauma Group • Divorce Care
• Warriors Against Cancer
• Hurts, Habits and Hang-Ups www.vineyardcolumbus.org

Mt. Carmel Health Hospice 1144 Dublin Rd.
Columbus, OH 43215 (614) 234-0200
www.mountcarmelhealth.com/hospice

ADAMH of Franklin County Collaborates with more than 30 behavioral health care providers/ Crisis Center/substance abuse/ mental health

447 E. Broad St. Columbus, OH 43215 (614) 224-1057

Starts Within
Prison transition/decrease recidivism
(614) 806-9460 www.startswitin.com

Employment Support:
Central Ohio Workforce Investment Corporation (COWIC)
1111 E. Broad St. Columbus, OH 43205 (614) 559-5052 www.cowic.org

IMPACT: Community Action Employment + Plus Program 711 Southwood Ave.
Columbus, OH 43207 (614) 252-2799 www.IMPACTCA.org

www.fccs.us

Survivor Groups Compassionate Friends
(For those mourning the death of a child) Ascension Lutheran Church
1479 Morse Rd. Columbus, OH 43229 (614) 882-8986 www.tcfcolumbus.org

Concord Counseling (Survivors of suicide victims) 700 Brooksedge Blvd. Westerville, OH 43081
(614) 882-9338 www.concordcounseling.org

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Dog Shelter
Ohio (SOS)
1069 Jaeger St.
Children Services Resource Guide	Additional Community Resources

14: Additional Community Resources City of Columbus Recreation Centers

Recreation and Parks 1111 E. Broad St. Columbus, OH 43205 (614) 645-3300 parks.columbus.gov

Community Centers

Barack	Gillie Senior Center 580 E. Wooodrow	2100 Morse Rd. Ave.	(614) 645-3106 (614) 645-3610
Glenwood
Barnett	1888 Fairmont Ave. 1184 Barnett Rd.	(614) 645-3282 (614) 645-3065
Holton
Beatty	303 N. Eureka Ave. 247 N. Ohio Ave.	(614) 645-3208 (614) 645-3218
Howard
Blackburn	2505 N. Cassady Ave. 263 Carpenter St.	(614) 645-3713
(614) 645-7670
Scioto Southland Brentnell	3901 Parsons Ave. 1280 Brentnell Ave. (614) 645-3224 (614) 645-7640
Lazelle Woods Carriage Place	8140 Sancus Blvd. 4900 Sawmill Rd.	(614) 645-5330 (614) 645-3715
Linden
Dodge	1254 Briarwood Ave. 667 Sullivant Ave.	(614) 645-3067 (614) 645-8151
Marion Franklin Douglas	2801 Lockbourne Rd. 1250 Windsor Ave. (614) 645-3160
(614) 645-7407
Martin Janis (50+) Driving Park	600 E. 11th Ave. 1100 Rhoads Ave.	(614) 645-5954 (614) 645-3228
Milo Grogan
Far East	862 E. Second Ave. 1826 Lattimer Dr.	(614) 645-7376 (614) 645-3159
Feddersen	Schiller
3911 Dresden St.	(614) 645-3156

Sullivant
755 Renick St. (614) 645-8171

Thompson
1189 Dennison Ave. (614) 645-3082

Tuttle
240 W. Oakley Ave. (645) 645-3602

Westgate
455 S. Westgate Ave. (614) 645-3264

Whetstone
3923 N. High St. (614) 645-3217

William H. Adams 854 Alton Ave. (614) 645-3051

Woodward Park 5147 Karl Rd. (614) 645-3158

PET RESOURCES

Capital Area Humane Society Pet adoptions, lost/found, surrendering a pet or emergency shelter for animals of domestic violence victims. Behavior classes available.
3015 Scioto-Darby Executive Ct. Hilliard, OH 43026
(614) 777-7387

To report animal cruelty dial (614) 777-7387, ext. 250 www.ColumbusHumane.org

Franklin County
Animal Care & Control
To report stray/or dogs running loose
(614) 525-3400 www.dogs.franklincountyohio.gov

Franklin County

Pet adoptions/dog licenses;

lost/found; surrendering a pet 4340 Tamarack Blvd. Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 525-DOGS (3647) www.dogs.franklincountyohio.gov

Shelter Outreach Services of

low-cost spay and neuter services 3500 E. Livingston Ave. Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 396-8707 www.sosohio.org

(614) 645-3083
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Legal Services and Glossary of Terms

15: Legal Services and Glossary of Terms

The Legal Aid Society of Columbus 1108 City Park Ave.. Suite 101 Columbus, OH 43206

(614) 241-2001 www.columbuslegalaid.org

Columbus Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service 175 S. Third St., Suite 1100 Columbus, OH 43215

(614) 221-0754 (877) 560-1014
www.ColumbusLawyerFinder.org

Capital University Legal Clinic 303 E. Broad St.

Columbus, OH 43215 (614) 236-6245
www.law.capital.edu/Legal_Clinic/

Ohio Consumer’s Counsel 65 E. State St., 7th Floor Columbus, OH 43215

Represents the interests of 4.5 million households in proceedings before state and federal regulators and in the courts. The state agency also educates consumers about electric, natural gas, telephone and water issues.
(614) 466-8574, (877) 742-5622 (toll free in Ohio) www.occ.ohio.gov

Eviction Services
Community Mediation	Coalition on Services of-Central Ohio	Homelessness & Housing

67 Jefferson Ave.	175 S. Third St. Ste. 580 Columbus, OH 43215	Columbus, OH 43215 (614) 228-7191	(614) 280-1984

Impact Community	Columbus Urban League Action	788 Mount Vernon Ave.
711 Southwood Ave.	Columbus, OH 43203 Columbus, OH 43207	(614) 257-6300

(614) 252-2799

Glossary of Terms

Abandoned Child – A child is presumed abandoned when the child’s parents have failed to visit or maintain contact with the child for more than 90 days, regardless of whether they have resumed contact after the 90-day period.

Abuse – Legal determination that the child has been a victim of conduct by another that the court determines to be physical/ sexual/emotional abuse, and that the circumstances warrant court intervention.

Adjudication – A fact-determining decision made by the court. The court finds that the alleged facts stated in a complaint are valid and support a determination that the child is abused, neglected, dependent, delinquent or unruly.

Clerk’s Ofice of Juvenile Division – Processes complaints and motions on cases involving parentage, custody, abuse, neglect, dependency, delinquency and unruly cases.

Court Ordered Protective Supervision (COPS) – A disposition in which the agency is ordered by the court to supervise and assist a family in complying with their case plan and maintaining the safety of child(ren) in their own home.

Delinquent – A legal status of a child who is determined by the court to be in violation of criminal laws or juvenile status laws (i.e., school truancy, curfew, unruly, etc.).

Dependency – A legal determination that a child’s circumstances warrant court intervention, not necessarily due to caregiver’s action or inaction.

Dispositional Hearing – A court hearing on a complaint or motion in which the court makes a decision on whether to issue orders for custody or supervision to an individual or agency.

Emergency Custody Order (ECO) – An emergency custody order issued by the court on the basis of a complaint or motion that alleges facts that demonstrate a child to be at imminent risk of harm.

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Glossary of Terms (continued)

Guardian Ad Litem (GAL) – Guardian appointed by Juvenile Court to represent and protect the best interests of an alleged or adjudicated abused, neglected, and/or dependent child.

Group Home – A public or private facility which provides placement services for children, and is licensed, regulated, approved and operated under the direction of the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services, the Ohio Dept. of Education, local boards of education, Ohio Dept. of Youth Services, Ohio Department of Mentl Health, county boards of mental health or county boards of developmental disabilities.

Guardian – A person, association, or corporation that is granted authority by a probate court pursuant to Chapter 2111 of the ORC to exercise parental rights over a child to the extent provided in the court’s order and subject to the residual parental rights of the child’s parents.

Interim Review – A hearing held by the court to review case plan progress and the status of temporary orders as scheduled/ requested by the court.

Kin – Individuals related by blood or adoption to include parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, nephews and nieces, cousins, stepparents, spouses and any non-relative who is the current custodial caretaker or has a long-standing relationship with a child.

Legal Custody – A status vesting in the custodian the right to have physical care and control of the child and to determine where and with whom the child shall live, and the right and duty to protect, train, and discipline the child and to provide the child with food, shelter, education, and medical care, all subject to any residual parental rights, privileges and responsibilities.

Legal Father – A man is legally presumed to be the father if he is married to the mother at the time of the child’s birth. If not, a man can be declared the legal father through the process of establishing paternity through the Child Support Enforcement Agency administrative procedures.

Neglect – A legal determination that, as a result of parent/caregiver action or inaction, the child is abandoned, lacks adequate parental care, subsistence, education, medical or surgical care or treatment, or other care necessary for the child’s health, morals, or well-being.

Permanent Court Commitment (PCC) (aka Permanent Custody - PC) (aka Termination of Parental Rights - TPR) – A final disposition by the court in finding that parental rights should be terminated and the child should be permanently
placed in FCCS custody for the purpose of adoption.

Permanent Planned Living Arrangement (PPLA) – An order of a juvenile court that grants legal custody of a child to FCCS without the termination of parental rights and that permits the agency to make an appropriate placement of a child.

Putative Father – A man that is identified as being a possible father of a child, but has not been determined to be the legal father.

Temporary Court Commitment (TCC) – Dispositional custody alternative in which the court orders a child to be placed in temporary custody of the agency, or an individual, for a limited period of time.

Temporary Order of Custody (TOC) – A pre-dispositional custody order made by the court that places a child in agency custody, or an individual’s custody, pending the adjudication of the complaint.

Temporary Order of Protective Supervision (TOPS) – A pre-dispositional order made by the court in which a child remains in parental custody while the agency is ordered to supervise and assist the family.

Unruly - A child who, as determined by the court, is non-compliant with the rules of home, school or community.

Voluntary Agreement for Custody (VAC) – (aka 30-Day Agreement) – A voluntary agreement between a parent and FCCS for custody and placement of a child for up to 30 days.

Youth Education and Intervention/Intake – Youth Education and Intervention Services/intake is a court program that works with families and other professionals to screen cases appropriate for formal court intervention or diversion.

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FRANKLIN COUNTY CHILDREN SERVICES

Notes

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Notes

The Resource Guide was developed by the FCCS Public Information Ofice. Questions? Call (614) 275-2523.

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Notes

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Protecting Childrenby Strengthening Families

This Franklin County Children Services Resource Guide is provided courtesy of the Communications Division.

24-Hour Child Abuse Hotline: (614) 229-7000
Non-emergency Administrative Line (614) 229-7100

Adoption: (614) 341-6060

Speakers Bureau or Literature Requests: (614) 275-2780

Kinship: (614) 341-6161

Volunteers and Mentors: (614) 275-2690

General Information: (614) 275-2571

Public Information Ofice: (614) 275-2523

www.fccs.us

Our Mission Through collaboration with fami their communities, we advocate safety, permanency and well-bei child we serve in a manner that h family and culture.

lies and for the
ng of each onors

Our Vision

Safety, permanency and well-being for every child

We Are Child Welfare Professionals • We constantly pursue excellence
• We recognize the importance of providing effective and timely services • We value, respect and support each other
• We are proud that we improve the quality of life for families in our community • We are fiscally responsible
• We aspire to be culturally competent

We Value Every Child

• We respect the individuality of each child we serve

• We advocate for each child’s safety, permanency and well-being • We honor each child’s family and culture

We Honor Families

• We respect a family’s strengths

• We understand families are the experts of their own experience

• We recognize that children are best served within their family and community • We separate what parents do from who they are

We Value Partnerships

• Families have the right to be a part of the decision-making team • Casework is the most important function of the agency team
• Families, communities and government share the responsibility to keep children safe

Main Ofice: 855 W. Mound St.
Columbus, Ohio 43223 (614) 275-2571

Intake:
4071 E. Main St. Whitehall, OH 43213 (614) 575-3500

West Region:	Follow us: 1919 W. Frank Rd
Columbus, OH 43223 (614) 228-5800

General Ofice Hours: 8am - 5pm
Monday - Friday

Intake/Investigations Open 24 Hours
(614) 229-7100 Non-emergency
(614) 229-7000 24-hour Abuse Hotline

Franklin County Children Services Resource Guide	Updated February 2023