A Message from Bruce Jewett, Director of Job and Family Services

Since the advent of welfare reform, a decade ago, The Work Place, Butler County’s Department of Job and Family Services, has adopted a new name, a new mission and vision, and a new commitment to helping families in Butler County take control of – and improve the quality of – their lives.

Cash assistance caseloads have remained at historically low levels, new community partnerships have bolstered the range of supportive services we have been able to offer families, and the creativity of our staff and elected officials has resulted in the development and implementation of numerous innovative programs.

But, as our mission statement clearly pronounces, what we are really about is empowering families and helping them to not only transition off welfare, but create new opportunities for themselves.

Whether a family seeks food stamps at our Middletown office, health insurance for their children at our Hamilton office, employment training at our Training and Education Center or job-seeking assistance through our Job Center, we pledge they will find a sympathetic ear, a helping hand and a competent ally as they try to create a better future for themselves.

It is our sincere hope that this web site will help you better understand the services we provide, how you can access them, and learn something about other community resources that might be of use to you.