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Ohio Works First (OWF) | Harrison County Department Of Job And Family Services

520 North Main Street, Cadiz, OH 43907

Barrier Free Restrooms|Wheelchair Accessible Building (ramps & main entrance doors).
Eligibility
Ohio Works First eligibility requirements include:
  • A minor child in an assistance group or a pregnant woman at least six-months pregnant.
  • Children must reside with a parent, specified relative, legal guardian or a legal custodian.
  • Unmarried minor parents and pregnant minors must be in an approved adult-supervised living arrangement, or live with a parent, legal guardian, specified relative or legal custodian.
  • Adults and minor head-of-household who apply for or receive benefits must sign a self-sufficiency contract.
Required documents
Will be requested as needed and include:
  • Application and proof of the following: identity, residency, citizenship, income, and age and school attendance for children.
Hours
  • Available by phone Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 4:30pm.
  • Application available online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
(844) 640-6446
Voice·

voice | Shared Services Line

Languages
None.
Application process
Clients may fill out initial application on-line at benefits.ohio.gov or call the Shared Services Line.
Fees
No fee.
Service area
Harrison County, Ohio
Provides time-limited cash benefits and supportive services to low-income, eligible families. Supportive services include child care vouchers, transportation allowances, job search and placement assistance, food stamps (Ohio Direction Card) and health care benefits (Medicaid HMO for families) - details of these services are listed in separate service groups. Recipients are required to participate in a combination of developmental activities (parenting classes, life skills training, counseling) and/or work/training activities to remain in the program.
Last assured
12/31/2025
Providing organization
Harrison County Department Of Job And Family Services
A local government agency providing public assistance, workforce development, and other social service programs to qualified applicants of Harrison County, Ohio.