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Public Assistance - Ohio Works First | Knox County Department Of Job And Family Services

117 East High Street, 3rd & 4th Floors, Mount Vernon, OH 43050

Designated Parking|Elevators|Full Wheelchair Access|Handicap Accessible|Indoor Wheelchair Access.
Eligibility
Knox County residents.
Required documents

Hours
Call Center hours are Mon-Wed 8am-4pm. Thu 8am-12pm and Fri 8am-3pm. Closed for in-service days on the last Tuesday of each month and holidays. Office hours are Mon-Fri 7:30am-4:30pm. Closed holidays.
Application process
Applications for benefits can be received by mailor by walking into the agency.
Fees
None.
Service area
Knox County, Ohio
The Public Assistance Unit of the Knox County Department of Job and Family Services provides medical and cash assistance. Cash assistance can be granted on a monthly basis to families caring for their own children, or others, in the form of Ohio Works First.
Last assured
04/03/2026
Providing organization
Knox County Department Of Job And Family Services
A combined Agency administering Federal, State, and County Programs involving employment & training services, Self-sufficiency service (cash assistance, medical coverage, food stamps, etc.) and social services for children and adults.