Agency Info
2025 Annual Report
Mission Statement:
To help improve and enrich the lives of those we touch by providing financial, social and educational services; to empower, encourage and assist in every opportunity for self-sufficiency, respect and independence.
A Message from the Director:
A team only truly thrives when everyone is pulling in the same direction. It’s that
shared focus—and the attitude we bring to it every day—that defines our culture
here. To me, being dedicated to our goals while fiercely protecting a positive, supportive
culture isn’t just a strategy; it’s the only way we succeed.
At the Wayne County Department of Job and Family Services, we aren’t just a collection
of programs. We are a cohesive unit working side-by-side to support our
neighbors—from our most vulnerable residents and eager job seekers to the local
employers who keep our county moving. Every day, we balance that service with a
deep commitment to program integrity.
Our mission is the heartbeat of everything we do:
I am incredibly proud to serve alongside this team, and I am honored to share the
Wayne County Department of Job and Family Services 2025 Annual Report. As you
look through these pages, you’ll see the tangible impact of our work and the many
ways this team shows up for our community.
Lisa S. Gunnels, Director
Nondiscrimination Statement:
In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), religious creed, disability, age, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.
Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the agency (state or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.
To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/ad-3027.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (833) 620-1071, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to:
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mail:
Food and Nutrition Service, USDA
1320 Braddock Place, Room 334
Alexandria, VA 22314; or -
fax:
(833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.