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Ohio statewide — all 88 counties, verified

Find a practical next step near you.

Every Ohio county is researched and verified — 5 core routes per county, with honest status labels on each entry. Plus 22 pilot counties in other states from earlier research. A fallback is not a local provider, and research leads or gaps are not verified services.

Franklin County, Ohio

7 directory entries

Last verified: August 5, 2026. Confirm details directly before relying on them.

Child support & paymentsVERIFIED PUBLISHABLE

Franklin County Child Support Enforcement Agency

Paternity and support establishment, enforcement, payments, and order review or adjustment.

Service area
Franklin County; 80 E. Fulton Street, Columbus, OH 43215.
Eligibility
Parents with or needing Franklin County child-support cases.
Cost / intake
Not stated on source; verify. Use the Ohio customer portal, Customer Assistance Form, enroll online, or visit the office.
Verified 2026-08-05 · High confidenceOpen source
Court & self-helpVERIFIED PUBLISHABLE

Franklin County Court of Common Pleas — Domestic Relations and Juvenile Branch

Family-law forms, self-representation guidance, e-filing, dockets, and protection-order information.

Service area
Franklin County; 373 South High Street, Columbus, OH 43215.
Eligibility
Public; cases include custody, support, divorce, and juvenile matters.
Cost / intake
Filing fees vary; fee-waiver rules may apply. Use Forms, Self Representation, and E-Filing sections, or contact the court.
Verified 2026-08-05 · High confidenceOpen source
Visitation & parenting timeVERIFIED PUBLISHABLE

Franklin County CSEA — Parenting Plan Mediation

Parenting-plan negotiation covering schedules, communication, and decision-making.

Service area
Franklin County; mediation at CSEA, 80 E. Fulton Street, Columbus.
Eligibility
Active Franklin County CSEA case and parenting-plan issue (not money-only).
Cost / intake
Not stated on source; verify. Call the mediation line; approved plans are filed with the court.
Verified 2026-08-05 · High confidenceOpen source
Parenting & fatherhoodVERIFIED PUBLISHABLE

Franklin County CSEA Fatherhood Initiative

Fatherhood workshops, engagement, and connections to local supports.

Service area
Franklin County; contact CSEA for current offerings.
Eligibility
Franklin County fathers; confirm per event.
Cost / intake
Not stated; verify. Contact CSEA.
Verified 2026-08-05 · High confidenceOpen source
Housing & basic needsVERIFIED PUBLISHABLE

United Way of Central Ohio 211

Referrals for housing, shelter, utilities, food, transportation, employment, and family support.

Service area
Central Ohio, including Franklin County.
Eligibility
Anyone seeking local referrals.
Cost / intake
Referral service free per model; verify. Call 211 or use the website.
Verified 2026-08-05 · Medium-high confidenceOpen source
Work & employmentVERIFIED PUBLISHABLE

OhioMeansJobs Columbus–Franklin County

Job search, training, and career counseling.

Service area
Franklin County.
Eligibility
Job seekers; program-specific rules.
Cost / intake
Core services free per AJC model; verify. Visit the center or website.
Verified 2026-08-05 · Medium confidenceOpen source
Mental health & substance useVERIFIED PUBLISHABLE

Netcare Access

Crisis intervention, assessment, stabilization, residential and outpatient mental-health and substance-use services.

Service area
Franklin County.
Eligibility
Franklin County residents for crisis line; service-specific.
Cost / intake
Not stated on source; verify. Call the crisis line anytime or use the site for outpatient access.
Verified 2026-08-05 · High confidenceOpen source
Informational directory: This is not legal advice, representation, or a guarantee of eligibility, availability, capacity, or outcomes. VERIFIED PUBLISHABLE FALLBACK means a statewide, regional, or national route—not a local provider. RESEARCH LEAD and GAP entries are included to show what still needs confirmation and must not be treated as verified services. For urgent safety or crisis needs, call 911 or 988 as appropriate.