Jefferson County Educational Service Center

Jefferson County Educational Service Center (Jefferson County ESC) is a U.S. State Government entity providing services to infants, toddlers, children and families in Jefferson County, Ohio. Jefferson County ESC delivers a variety of federally-funded programs and services through both prime and sub awards across education, early intervention, prevention, literacy and family services.

As a prime recipient, Jefferson County ESC received a $287,041 USDA Rural Utilities Service grant in 2019 to fund opioid addiction programs. As a subrecipient, Jefferson County ESC supports comprehensive literacy programs, early intervention services for infants and toddlers with disabilities, family and community engagement liaisons, extended learning and recovery programs, and 21st century learning centers. Major prime funding partners include the Ohio Department of Education, Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities, Ohio Department of Job and Family Services, and the Executive Office of the State of Ohio. Federal grant programs providing funds include IDEA Part C, Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), Governor’s Emergency Education Relief (GEER), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), and Striving Readers. Through these state and federal partnerships, Jefferson County ESC delivers critical education and family services to its local community.