There are many resources available in Hamilton County for those with developmental disabilities. The Hamilton County Developmental Disabilities Services agency is the largest. There are a number of services they provide, and they can also help make connections to additional providers. The agency provides services for children, including early intervention Read More Shared by United Resource Connection December 2, 2022

Camp Erin is the largest national bereavement program for youth and families who have experienced the death of someone significant in their lives. Traditionally, Camp Erin partners with grief organizations to offer bereavement camps where youth learn to grieve and heal. In 2022, they expanded their reach by launching Camp Read More Shared by United Resource Connection November 30, 2022

Required Federal Student Loan repayments will be suspended while the U.S. Supreme Court considers whether the Federal Student Loan forgiveness program has proper authorization. Federal Student Loan repayments were previously paused in March 2020 to help people who were struggling financially due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Borrower balances have effectively Read More Shared by United Resource Connection November 26, 2022

Obtaining medical insurance can be a complicated process, whether one is applying for private insurance or medicaid. Both the online portal for the Health Insurance Marketplace, as well as the online portal for Ohio Medicaid, can be difficult to navigate. People often need help with the process. Application assistance will Read More Shared by United Resource Connection November 24, 2022

Thanksgiving is a wonderful time of year to pause, to reflect and give appreciation for one’s many blessings. But gratitude doesn’t have to be reserved solely for holiday rhetoric; an attitude of gratitude is an important part of everyday living. Psychological studies have demonstrated evidence that having gratitude actually improves Read More Shared by United Resource Connection November 24, 2022

A number of local organizations are providing FREE meals during the holidays. Several of these organizations are providing “holiday specific meals”. These holiday specific meals include frozen turkeys and other familiar holiday foodstuffs. The addresses, dates, and times, where these meals can be picked up are as follows: November 1st Read More Shared by United Resource Connection November 19, 2022

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers an 8 page pdf that summarizes the benefits available to families of veterans. There are a number of programs available to families of veterans, including programs to serve these families even after the veteran has died. The pdf can help families identify Read More Shared by United Resource Connection November 16, 2022

Two federal courts have ruled that the federal student debt relief program may not have proper authorization. Consequently, the processing of applications that have already been received by the program will be be delayed until the federal court cases are resolved favorably. Even though the processing of applications had stopped Read More Shared by United Resource Connection November 15, 2022

We celebrate and thank the veterans that have served our country today with an overview of some of the supportive social services available to serve them. While there are a number of services and benefits available to everyone who has served in the armed forces, some of these services and Read More Shared by United Resource Connection November 11, 2022

If you have questions about legally changing you or your child’s name and/or gender designation on identity documents in Ohio, FREE confidential legal clinics are available. The clinics are held virtually, every second Wednesday of the month, from 6pm to 8pm, online. Registration is required at least 48 hours in Read More Shared by United Resource Connection November 10, 2022