Jobs And Family Services Offices To Consolidate To Save State Money

The Ohio Department of Jobs and Family Services will consolidate 13 offices across the state.

The agency said the moves will minimize vacant office space and save $2 million.

Here's the list provided by ODFJA of the changes:

Bowling Green - Staff will move to a new Toledo location.
Bridgeport - Staff will move to Reno.
Canton - Staff will move to Akron or Youngstown.
Dayton - Staff will combine with staff from Fort Loramie and Springdale at a new location.
Fort Loramie - Staff will combine with staff from Dayton and Springdale at a new location.
Ironton - Staff will move to Chillicothe.
Mansfield - Staff will move to Lorain or the Air Center location in Columbus.
Maumee - Staff will move to a new Toledo location.
Richmond Heights - Staff will move to Cleveland.
Springdale - Staff will combine with staff from Fort Loramie and Dayton at a new location.
The Plains - Staff will move to the Air Center and Lazarus locations in Columbus.
Tiffin - Staff will move to a new Toledo location or to Lima.
Columbus (Toronado) - Staff will move to the Integrity Drive location in Columbus. In addition, the agency is studying consolidation options for other Columbus offices.

ODJFS said the move will not affect services to individuals or businesses because none of the affected offices provide in-person services.

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