419-354-9669

Cash Assistance

 

Ohio Works First (OWF) is the financial assistance portion of the State’s Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program, providing cash benefits to needy families for up to 36 months. After the 36 month time limit, cash assistance is not available unless we approve a hardship or good cause extension. For child only cases, there are no time limits for cash assistance. To apply, go to www.benefits.ohio.gov and fill out a Request for Cash, Food, and Medical Assistance form and submit it to our agency.

 

Each County Job and Family Services agency sets its own policies for hardship and good cause extensions. The emphasis of OWF is self-sufficiency, personal responsibility, and employment. OWF requires adults receiving benefits to work or engage in work related activities, such as educational or training programs. Once you have returned the form to our office, you will be scheduled to call our toll free call center at 1-844-640-6446 to speak to one of our caseworkers, who will determine your eligibility.

 

For assistance with the EPPI card, please visit: https://www.eppicard.com/ohedctaclient/.

 

TANF Disaster Assistance is often made available after natural disasters, when the Governor declares a state of emergency. You may apply for TANF Disaster Assistance at our agency. We will determine the types of benefits/services that can be provided, such as appliance replacement, home repair, and clothing purchases.

 

Families determined eligible may receive up to $1,500 per family dwelling per declared disaster. There may be additional benefits available as well.

 

The Ohio Refugee Services Program provides time-limited cash, medical, and other assistance to help refugees resettle in Ohio and achieve economic self-sufficiency. For more information, go to http://jfs.Ohio.gov/refugee/index.stm.

 

CALL CENTER HOURS:

 

M-W 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Th 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
F 8:00 am – 3:00 pm

 

CALL CENTER PHONE:

 

1-844-640-OHIO (6446) | FAX: 419-353-6091

 

PLEASE READ!

DUE TO THE MANY CHANGES WE ARE CURRENTLY EXPERIENCING, WE WILL HAVE REDUCED LOBBY HOURS BEGINNING FEBRUARY 27, 2023.

NEW LOBBY HOURS ARE: MONDAY, WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY: NOON - 4:00 PM TUESDAY & THURSDAY: 8:00 AM - NOON

DURING TIMES OUR LOBBY IS CLOSED, WE ARE ENCOURAGING THE PUBLIC TO CONDUCT NORMAL BUSINESS WITH OUR OFFICE OVER THE PHONE, INTERNET OR OTHER ELECTRONIC FORMS OF COMMUNICATION.

YOU CAN OPT TO:

  • • LEAVE YOUR DOCUMENTS OR APPLICATIONS IN OUR DROP BOX LOCATED AT THE FRONT OF OUR BUILDING.
  • • FAX YOUR DOCUMENTS OR APPLICATIONS TO 1-419-353-6091.
  • • SUBMIT YOUR DOCUMENTS OR APPLICATIONS VIA E-MAIL TO:
    Wood-County-Public-Assistance@jfs.ohio.gov
  • • CREATE AN ONLINE ACCOUNT AT BENEFITS.OHIO.GOV SO THAT YOU CAN SUBMIT APPLICATIONS, REPORT CHANGES, AND OBTAIN INFORMATION REGARDING YOUR PUBLIC ASSISTANCE BENEFITS, INCLUDING CHILD CARE.

 

CALL OUR CALL CENTER AT 1-844-640-6446 TO REPORT CHANGES, COMPLETE INTERVIEWS AND ASK BASIC QUESTIONS REGARDING YOUR SNAP, TANF OR MEDICAID BENEFITS.

CALL OUR OFFICE AT 419-352-7566 FOR HELP WITH NURSING HOME OR WAIVER ASSISTANCE.

TO MAKE A CHILD ABUSE REPORT CALL THE HOTLINE AT 419-354-9669.

FOR EMPLOYMENT RELATED SERVICES AND RESUME ASSISTANCE CALL 419-352-4172 OR VISIT OhioMeansJobs.com

HELP WITH RENT, UTILITIES, CAR REPAIRS OR FOOD REFERRALS CALL 419-352-7566 ext. 8492