The technical issues with the phone lines that occurred this weekend at Portage County Department of Job and Family Services have been resolved, according to officials with the department. Phone lines are fully operational at this time.
Residents who need to report child or elder neglect or abuse are encouraged to call the 24/7 CARES hotline at 330-296-CARE.
The Portage County Department of Job and Family Services is at 449 South Meridian St. in Ravenna and is open to the public Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Information also is available at www.portagecounty-oh.gov/jfs.