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Provides cash benefits to eligible needy families for up to 36 months if they fulfill all of the requirements in their Self-Sufficiency Plan and Contract.

Provides time-limited cash benefits and supportive services to low-income families. Supportive services include transportation allowances and job search and placement assistance. 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. These work activities may include community work experience, job search, training, education, and other types of developmental experience that will assist the applicant with overcoming barriers to employment. Many families receiving cash assistance are also entitled to receive food assistance and Medicaid. Once participants become employed and are no longer eligible for cash benefits, they may continue to receive Medicaid and child care benefits for up to one year or until their income exceeds allowable limit. In addition, clients who transition to work may still be eligible for food assistance (depending on income).

Provides cash assistance for families who are experiencing an unexpected financial shortfall and have insufficient resources to obtain essential services or to meet expenses in situations where financial assistance related to their specific circumstance is unavailable. *Benefits last up to 36 months *Adults are limited to a total of 60 months of OWF cash assistance through their lifetime

Helps families with children get back on their feet. The OWF program can provide cash assistance to eligible families for up to 36 months. This temporary assistance helps with daily living expenses such as rent, utilities, food, car payments, child care, gas, and more.

Provides time-limited cash benefits and supportive services to low-income families. Supportive services include transportation allowances and job search and placement assistance. 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. These work activities may include community work experience, job search, training, education, and other types of developmental experience that will assist the applicant with overcoming barriers to employment. Many families receiving cash assistance are also entitled to receive food assistance and Medicaid. Once participants become employed and are no longer eligible for cash benefits, they may continue to receive Medicaid and child care benefits for up to one year or until their income exceeds allowable limit. In addition, clients who transition to work may still be eligible for food assistance (depending on income).

Determines eligibility and processes applications for the Ohio Works First (OWF) program, also known as Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). Individuals must spend at least 35 hours per week working or involved in an approved work activity. Families are eligible for the program for up to 36 months.

Provides financial and/or medical assistance to families, pregnant women, and dependent children.

Provides cash assistance for families who are experiencing an unexpected financial shortfall and have insufficient resources to obtain essential services or to meet expenses in situations where financial assistance related to their specific circumstance is unavailable. *Benefits last up to 36 months *Adults are limited to a total of 60 months of OWF cash assistance through their lifetime

OWF is a federal, cash assistance program for families with dependent children. OWF provides time-limited cash assistance for eligible families with dependent children younger than 18 years of age and for pregnant women who are in their third trimester of pregnancy.

Time-limited cash assistance program designed to help meet the financial needs of eligible children and their parents. Customers can also receive health care under the Medicaid program. Program may include assessment of current levels of educational skills and employment history, development of a customized plan for achieving self-sufficiency, assistance with determination of best program activities.

Provides monthly financial assistance to low-income adults with dependent minor children. Payments in Ohio are time limited to a total of 36 months. Adults are required to participate in scheduled activities to improve employability and increase self-sufficiency.

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 (SNAP/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.

Helps families with children get back on their feet. The OWF program can provide cash assistance to eligible families for up to 36 months. This temporary assistance helps with daily living expenses such as rent, utilities, food, car payments, child care, gas, and more.

Program provides financial assistance to dependent children and their caretaker who lives with them, who have been deprived of parental support through the absence, unemployment, or incapacity of their parents.

Provides Cash Benefit recipients (Ohio Works First, Ohio Works First Work Allowance, Ohio Refugee Cash Assistance, or Disability Financial Assistance) access to cash benefits on MasterCard® debit card.

Helps families with children get back on their feet. The OWF program can provide cash assistance to eligible families for up to 36 months.

Full service workforce resource center. Offers a variety of services to assist job seekers seek employment. Services are free and include: computers, faxes and phones to aid job search, training in beginning computer use, tools to create a resume and prepare for job interviews, career exploration, facts on occupations in demand and wage statistics, information on obtaining a GED or remediation in Reading, Math and English, tips on funding for school, referrals for transportation assistance, child care, housing, utility bills, etc.

Cash assistance (Temporary Aid for Needy Families) may be available for eligible families.

Time-limited cash assistance for families.

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

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

Offers time-limited financial assistance and employment services to Lorain County families while a person is working towards self-sufficiency. An employment services counselor monitors and encourages the client's progress to ensure they are moving toward self-sufficiency.

Provides legal assistance which may include information, advice, or representation as well as online resources to help with the following issues: *Child Care Assistance (Title XX) eligibility *Ohio Works First (OWF) eligibility and benefit amounts *Social Security (SSI, SSDI, RSDI) eligibility decisions, benefit amounts, overpayments *Emergency cash assistance (PRC)

Determines eligibility and processes applications for the Ohio Works First (OWF) program, also known as Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). Individuals must spend 20-35 hours per week working, in school, or volunteering. Individuals may also work with Community Link to remove barriers to work. Families are eligible for the program for up to 36 months.