Highland County Job and Family Services
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Highland County Job and Family Services administers state, federal and local programs designed to help those in need and help families work toward self-sufficiency. Today, the approximately 50 employees that work for the agency serve thousands of Highland County residents.
The department is a triple-combined public human service agencies– providing public assistance, children’s services, and child support programs to the community.
Among the department’s many duties: local child protection, adult protection, child care, child support enforcement, cash assistance, food assistance and medical assistance.
HCJFS is one of the largest departments within Highland County government and reports to the Board of Highland County Commissioners.