Provides public insurance to cover medical services to those of any age who require long term care, which may include doctor visits, some prescription drugs, hospital care, home care, long-term care, medical equipment, transportation, mental health, vision, dental, substance abuse services and other services. Medicaid is the payer of last resort - Medicare will be billed first if client is eligible for it.

Nutrition education and supplemental food program for pregnant women, infants, children up to 5 years old, breast-feeding and postpartum women. Also provides one-on-one counseling for breastfeeding moms.

Medicaid (medical assistance) provides health care coverage to families who may not otherwise have access to health care. The program is designed to safeguard the health and well-being of Highland County residents, particularly children, pregnant women, elderly, and individuals with disabilities. Some adults with children may also be eligible. By keeping the community in good health, Medicaid allows individuals to remain productive members of society. Like health care coverage, Medicaid may pay for part of the cost of visits to the doctor, hospital expenses, nursing home care and home health care. In some cases, transportation to the doctor may also be available. Medicaid programs include Healthy Start; Healthy Families; Healthchek; Pregnancy-related services; and Aged, Blind and Disabled among others. Individuals who receive Medicare, but whose income is too high to qualify for Medicaid, may be eligible for the Medicare Premium Assistance Program.

Provides cash assistance for families with children age 18 and younger with a three year lifetime limit. The program emphasizes employment, training, education, and support services to promote self-sufficiency.

Operates food stamp (SNAP) program.

Provides up to $8,000 financial assistance per individual to support eligible individuals in achieving successful long-term recovery. Assistance may be available for essential items such as rental costs, utilities, food, clothing, transportation, child care and other items as needed for recovery.

Nutrition education program for women, infants, and children. In addition to nutrition education, participants in the program receive monthly food benefits that include foods that help support growth and development (milk, eggs, beans, fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and peanut butter). Nutrition education provided through the WIC program is focused on meeting nutritional needs during pregnancy and until age 5. Common topics covered in WIC appointments include: healthy recipe ideas, cooking basics, family meal time, the roles of vitamins and minerals, and the recommended portions for certain age groups. Our WIC program also provides breastfeeding education and helps link program participants to medical care and community resources. Women who are pregnant or who have recently had a baby, infants, and children under age 5 are eligible for the program if they receive a form of Ohio Medicaid, or if their household income is less than 185% of the poverty level.

Medicaid provides medical insurance coverage to low income people age 65 or over, blind, disabled, pregnant or members of families with dependent children. There are many types of Medicaid, including: Medicaid for aged (65 or over), blind, or disabled people, Healthy Start/Healthy Families Medicaid, for income eligible pregnant women, children and families, Nursing Home Medicaid, with special rules for people in nursing homes, Waiver Medicaid, with in-home nursing assistance and other services to elderly or disabled people who would otherwise be in a nursing home. Medicaid benefits require an annual renewal, which will impact the new enrollees for the first time this year. Medicaid recipients may contact JFS for information on their annual renewal.

Provides temporary, time-limited cash assistance to families in need who are striving for self-sufficiency.

Provides financial assistance to pay for child care while parents work, go to school, or participate in a required work activity through Cuyahoga County Job and Family Services. Provides guidance to help find child care that works best for each family, whether it is traditional care in a licensed facility or care in a certified home setting.

Professional educators provide community programs and screenings to promote health and wellness. Programs include Women in Touch, Healthier at Home, Resource Mothers, Fatherhood Support, Centering Pregnancy, Hispanic Health, Stepping Out, Prescription Assistance and community health events for men and women. Screenings include blood sugar, cholesterol, blood pressure, osteoporosis, body fat, balance, and carbon monoxide.

Provides case management and transition services designed to help eligible individuals transfer out of long-term care facilities into community-based residences. - Provides Transition Coordination which is a service provided to help participants throughout the process of returning to the community. Coordinators assist participants in identifying challenges and locating the resources needed for a successful move from the facility to a residence in the community. - Provides Community Transition Service to pay for start-up living expenses for individuals transitioning from an institutional setting to the community. The funds are used for non-recurring expenses necessary to establish a basic household.

Food Assistance benefits are issued through the Ohio Direction Card, an electronic debit card that can be used to purchase eligible food items. Food Assistance helps raise the level of nutrition, expand buying power, and safeguard the health and well-being of individuals in low-income households.

Provides financial rewards for keeping eligible appointments (checkups, screenings and more). Members can redeem rewards for gift cards to retailers.

Provides short term, time-limited payments to eligible relative caregivers who have obtained permanent legal custody of a child. Not emergency assistance. Payments are designed to reimburse the initial costs associated with taking a relative's child/ren into the home. Those eligible can apply for $525 per child initially, and $300 per child at six month intervals, not to exceed eight total payments.

Provides financial assistance to individuals and families: Ohio Works First (OWF), Prevention, Retention and Contingency (PRC) and Disability Assistance (DA) and provides assistancewith purchasing food products for low income households.

COVID-19 Temporary Message: Beginning Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at 12:00 p.m., Ashtabula County Job & Family Services (ACJFS) will limit public access at their 2924 Donahoe Drive and 2247 Lake Avenue locations. This will not prevent determination of eligibility as ACJFS will continue to operate behind the scenes to ensure residents receive critical benefits. Those receiving any type of benefit from the ACJFS are strongly encouraged to contact the agency via phone or internet, versus appearing in person. Personal documents can be uploaded to www.benefits.ohio.gov, faxed to 440-998-1538, placed in the lobby drop boxes at either location, emailed to: [email protected], or mailed to 2924 Donahoe Dr., Ashtabula, OH 44004.

Provides assistance to pay for part of the cost of childcare for qualifying families as they work toward self-sufficiency. Families receiving this benefit must take their children to childcare providers who are certified or are licensed by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. The childcare benefit is paid directly to the childcare provider or center.

Accepts and processes applications for Medicaid, a state and federal program that provides health care insurance coverage for eligible low-income residents of Kentucky.

Provides supplemental food vouchers, nutrition education, counseling, support and referral services to eligible women, children, fathers, and kinship caregivers. Nursing mothers are provided with information and education on breastfeeding. Also offers speakers who discuss the program and the value of good nutrition and breastfeeding. During the summer, also provides a supplemental voucher to client for fruits and vegetables from selected local growers (Farmers' Market Nutrition Program) - these are only available while supplies last.

Provide Pack N Play portable cribs and Safe Sleep Survival Kits to families and caregivers that are unable to provide a safe sleep environment due to financial hardship. Survival Kit contains a sheet for the Pack N Play, a sleep sack for the infant, a bedtime storybook and educational materials for the parents. Family must come to Board of Health office to pick up Pack N Play and receive instruction on proper assembly and use before taking Pack N Play home.

Provides child care subsidy for people who are employed, in school or attending job training, licensure of Family Child Care providers and information about child care resources.

The Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) helps income eligible pregnant and breastfeeding women, women who recently had a baby, and infants and children up to the age of 5 years who are at medical or nutritional risk.

Employment related work supports are designed to assist low-income families maintain their employment, increasing family stability. Services available include: Rent, Utilities, Transportation expenses, Employment licensing fees, Work clothes/uniforms, Work tools/equipment.