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Franklin County Child Support highlights referrals, mediation and job services as supports for families
Summary
County staff said the agency connects parents to community partners, mediation, legal help, job opportunities and health services to help families beyond payment collection.
Panelists said Franklin County Child Support provides referrals and partner connections to help families beyond the narrow function of collecting payments. Steven Block said the agency offers resources and aims to "build the family unit," while Peter Green listed concrete supports the agency refers residents to, including employment and internship opportunities, mediation and free legal advice. Green named Jewish Family Services and a health partner the episode called "Bridal Ohio Health" as examples of organizations the agency uses for referrals.
The hosts urged parents not to view the agency solely as a money-collection body. "Child support is not just paper and a check," said a support officer, and the panel encouraged residents to ask questions and use available services. The podcast closed by asking listeners to communicate with caseworkers so that referrals and assistance can be tailored to each family's needs.
