Benefit Screening is available at JFS, however, clients can now apply online for benefit assistance. Clients' applications will be reveiwed and cleints will be contacted for an appointment time and date.

Offers benefits screening to determine whether client is eligible for government assistance. Can electronically submit applications for some government programs. Provides a trained staff to guide clients through web-based searches for various forms of assistance, and helps complete appropriate forms.

Assists with applications for handicapped accessible parking tags, Medicare insurance issues, Social Security and Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP).

Assists in completing and / or submitting a wide variety of forms for programs offered to qualifying seniors including HEAP, Homestead Exemption, Golden Buckeye Card, Jobs and Family Services, Metropolitan Housing Authority, and Living Will/Durable Power of Attorney forms.

Provides the opportunity to get assistance with issues related to parenting, to apply for needed benefits (including possible help with rent and/or utilities), to participate in a job training program with the goal of employment, and to discuss with a case manager a plan for family success with a professional social worker. Service may include assistance with becoming a foster or adoptive parent.

Provides the opportunity to get assistance with issues related to parenting, to apply for needed benefits, to participate in a job training program with the goal of employment, and to discuss with a case manager a plan for family success with a professional social worker. Service includes assistance with becoming a foster or adoptive parent.

Provides one-on-one financial coaching and counseling, group-based and individual financial education services, group-based and individual job readiness training, soft-skills development, financial education and referrals, and access to public benefits applications.

Offers Independent Living services for individuals with disabilities. Provides peer support, assistance with finding housing, benefit applications counseling, training in daily living skills, assistance with transition from nursing homes to the community, training in how to employ personal care assistants, and other services to help individuals with disabilities to function at their maximum level of independence within the community setting.

Provides assistance with removing barriers to getting community and college services that contribute to student success. Helps apply for public benefits, school financial aid, and community services such as food stamps, child care vouchers and housing assistance.

Provides assistance with removing barriers to getting community and college services that contribute to student success. Helps apply for public benefits, school financial aid, and community services such as food stamps, child care vouchers and housing assistance.

Connects low-income individuals and families with resources to help them meet their food needs. Assists individuals to submit applications for SNAP (food stamps) benefits, Medicaid, Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and other healthcare benefits.

Provides resources to assist in the development of a healthy baby. Services may include help with immediate needs such as diapers, screening for benefits such as health insurance, and assistance and referrals for help with applying for other services that may ensure a health pregnancy.

Provides the opportunity to get assistance with issues related to parenting, to apply for needed benefits (including possible help with rent and/or utilities), to participate in a job training program with the goal of employment, and to discuss with a case manager a plan for family success with a professional social worker. Service may include assistance with becoming a foster or adoptive parent.

Offers one-on-one assistance to help individuals determine which private, public, state and local benefits they may be eligible to receive. Includes benefits such as Medicaid, Medicare Part-D, SSI, SSD, SNAP (food stamps), HEAP, Golden Buckeye Card, Homestead Exemption, prescription assistance programs, housing and others. Will assist clients with filling out and submitting applications and forms and provides follow-up with client to see if they were able to enroll in the programs. Uses the Benefit Bank screening tool to provide screening and submit electronically applications for some government benefits such as Food Stamps, Medicaid and OWF.

Provides information and referral of social services and benefits information to older adults. Will provide assessments in the home for residents when needed. Offers counseling to help seniors cope with life-style changes, personal, marital, and family problems. Assist with forms completion and maintains a registry of chore service providers

Offers a comprehensive phone and web-based service to screen for benefits programs for seniors with limited income and resources. Includes more than 2,500 public and private benefits programs that may be able to assist with prescription drugs, health care, utilities, and other needs.

Provides the opportunity to get assistance with issues related to parenting, to apply for needed benefits, to participate in a job training program with the goal of employment and to discuss with a case manager a plan for family success. Service provided by professional social workers. Includes assistance with becoming a foster or adoptive parent, parenting skills for foster parents, adoption and foster care support groups and life skills education.

Beginning December 9, 2013, more low-income Ohioans can apply for Medicaid, with coverage starting on or after January 1. Applicants may use the self-service website or contact their local DJFS office for application information.

Provides assistance with removing barriers to getting community and college services that contribute to student success. Helps apply for public benefits, school financial aid, and community services such as food stamps, child care vouchers and housing assistance.

Provides assessments or counseling to individuals wanting to discuss long term care needs.

Assists older with navigating concerns such as housing assistance, financial management, mail interpretation, and communication in order to provide a safety net that supports aging in place. Helps older adults and individuals with disabilities file for public benefits. Benefits screened for include Medicare premiums, food stamp assistance (SNAP), Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP), Percentage of Income Payment Program (PIPP), Veteran services and benefits, Golden Buckeye, Medicare drug costs, low-cost housing, Ohio Best RX, Safe-Link phone and more.

Offers one-on-one assistance to help individuals determine which private, public, state and local benefits they may be eligible to receive. Includes benefits such as Medicaid, Medicare Part D, SSI, SSD, SNAP (food stamps), HEAP (LIHEAP), Golden Buckeye Card, Exemption Prescription Assistance programs, housing and others. Will assist clients with filling out and submitting applications and forms and provides follow-up with client. Visits seniors and adults with disabilities in the home, where they provide client with combined utility assistance application, assist client, to fill it out, mail it, and follow up as needed regarding LIHEAP. Makes presentations to senior groups regarding benefit programs and provides assistance completing applications.

Provides free pregnancy tests, limited ultrasounds, options counseling, resource connection, and limited sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing.

Provides information and referral of social services and benefits information to older adults. Will provide assessments in the home for residents when needed. Offers counseling to help seniors cope with life-style changes, personal, marital, and family problems. Assist with forms completion and maintains a registry of chore service providers

Provides trained benefits counselors who help people determine what benefits and government programs they may be eligible for. Assists in applying for benefits and advocates for those in need. Makes referrals to agencies that provide appropriate services.