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Hardship - Extended Ohio Works First (OWF) Benefits | Cuyahoga County Job And Family Services

1641 Payne Ave., Cleveland, OH 44114

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Hours

Regular office hours are: M-F: 9:00am-4:00pm. However, the main phone number is also answered after hours, M-F: 4:30pm-8:00pm and Saturday, Sunday and Holidays, 8:00am-8:00pm.

(216) 987-6978
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(844) 640-6446
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Fees

Free

Service area

Cuyahoga County, Ohio

Provides temporary continuance of cash benefits and employment support for certain categories of clients who have used up their 36 months of Ohio Works First Benefits (OWF), are unable to work, and do not have replacement income. All OWF rules apply and participants must adhere to a Self-Sufficiency plan during the time of transitional assistance.

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Providing organization

Cuyahoga County Job And Family Services

Government agency that promotes self-sufficiency and family stability by providing emergency financial assistance, employment services, child support services, Medicaid, food assistance (SNAP), and a wide variety of social services.