OCDJFS Planning Committee Members

The DJFS Planning Committee, consisting of members of the county’s one stop and youth advisory committee for JFS Programs, serves as an advisory group to the Commissioners. The Committee’s purpose is to identify, develop and provide supportive services to empower all county residents to achieve self-sufficiency and to monitor the progress and effectiveness of programs and services. Those who serve on the Planning Committee are:

Name Agency Office/Program
Robert Bliss Ohio Department of Job and Family Services Veteran’s program
Susan Bowden Ohio Department of Job and Family Services Employment Services/ Customer Service Representative
Chris Galvin United Way of Ottawa County
Cole Hatfield TDH Enterprises
David Castillo TDH Enterprises
David Franks TDH Enterprises
Lori Delpercio Ottawa County Department of Job and Family Services
Diane Moyer Firelands Counseling & Recovery Services
Gail Browning ASPIRE / Vanguard-Sentinel
Gaye Winterfield Ottawa County lmprovement Corporation
Heather Lopez Community Support Services
Jim Cartwright EHOVE Career Center Success for Youth / CCMEP provider
Elizabeth Sutton Ohio Department of Job and Family Services
Gina Taylor Ohio Department of Job and Family Services Migrant Seasonal Farm-worker Program
Irma Torres Ottawa County Department of Job and Family Services Public Assistance / Emergency Assistance
Stephanie Kowal Ottawa County Department of Job and Family Services
Roger Fisher WSOS Community Action Committee
Gail Kline Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities

County Family Services Planning Committee

The Planning Committee is established by the Ohio Revised Code and is charged with the task of serving as an advisory body to the Board of County Commissioners.

The Planning Committee is responsible for overseeing the provision of social services, publicly funded child care, and programs funded by the federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) grant.

The Planning Committee meets quarterly to review reports, monitor contracts, and recommend services.