Child Care Unit | Lorain County Department Of Job And Family Services
Determines eligibility for publicly funded child care for low income parents and parents receiving OWF cash assistance. This allows parents to work, obtain training, or attend school while being assured that their children are cared for in a safe, quality environment. Families choose whether to use licensed day care centers or in-home providers.
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Physical Address
42485 North Ridge Road, Elyria, OH 44035
Hours
- Monday - Friday: 8:00am to 4:00pm. Closed federal holidays. - Visit website at lcdjfs.com for full call center hours. - Available online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Fax
(440) 323-3422
Website
Application process
- Call the call center or visit the website for more information. - Applications can be accessed at lcdjfs.com on the "Forms" tab and can be submitted online, via mail, or placed in the drop box located outside the agency's building main lobby or in front of the Child Support Enforcement Agency. - NOTE: Clients who are currently on this program should make sure to reapply before the 12 months of service ends in order to remain eligible for this service. - NOTE: Clients who are currently on this program should make sure to reapply before the 12 months of service ends in order to remain eligible for this service.
Fee
Offers a sliding scale for co-payments based on household income and family size.
Eligibility
- Caregiver must live in Lorain County and be employed; enrolled in an undergraduate program (associate or bachelor's degree); or receiving education necessary to maintain employment, certification, or licensure. - For initial application, income must at or below 200% of current Federal Poverty Limit (FPL). - Reapplication is required after 12 months of assistance - current recipients may have income up to 300% FPL when reapplying.
Languages
None.
Service area
Lorain County, Ohio
Agency info
Lorain 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 Lorain County, Ohio.