Agency Overview

 

Mission Statement

To protect children and older adults, support family stability, and promote self-reliance—for a stronger, healthier community.

 

Vision Statement

Safe Children. Stable Families. Strong Community.

 

Strategic Goal Themes

  • Responsibly obtain, maximize, and allocate financial resources.
  • Value employees as our greatest asset and foster empowered, inspired leadership.
  • Continuously improve and measure performance using technology and available resources.
  • Deliver exceptional public service to the Fairfield County community.
  • Strengthen partnerships through community and intergovernmental collaboration to advance our mission.

 

Our Strategic Plan

 

Divisions & Mission Statements

 

Child & Adult Protective Services

Mission:

Through shared responsibility and advocacy, we are committed to achieving quality outcomes, strengthening families, and educating the community—ensuring safety and stability for all children and older adults in Fairfield County.

 

Child Support Enforcement Agency (CSEA)

Mission:

To support the healthy development of children by locating parents, establishing paternity, determining and enforcing support obligations, and collecting child support—while prioritizing accountability, customer service, and collaboration.

 

Community Services

Mission:

To assist Fairfield County residents in achieving self-reliance and a better quality of life through medical and financial assistance, supportive services, and job skills development.

 

Child Care Assistance

Mission:

To reduce child care as a barrier to self-sufficiency by connecting families to quality child care options and early childhood education programs.

 

Non-Discrimination Clause

Fairfield County Job and Family Services does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, disability, age, sex, religion, political affiliation, or belief. No person shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to discrimination in any program or service authorized by Fairfield County Job and Family Services, including those funded under FS or WIOA.