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

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.

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Physical Address

520 North Main Street, Cadiz, OH 43907

Hours

- Available by phone Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 4:30pm. - Application available online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Voice

(800) 960-7820

voice | Alternate Phone Number

Voice

(800) 324-8680

voice | Medicaid Hotline

Voice

(740) 942-6029

voice | Employment Services

Voice

(844) 640-6446

voice | Shared Services Line

Fax

(740) 942-2370

Voice

(740) 942-2197

voice | After Hours Abuse Reporting: Harrison County Sheriff

Application process

Clients may fill out initial application on-line at benefits.ohio.gov or call the Shared Services Line.

Fee

No fee.

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.

Languages

None.

Service area

Harrison County, Ohio

Agency info

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.