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Child Care Services | Summit County Department Of Job And Family Services

1180 South Main Street, Suite 102, Russell M. Pry Building, Akron, OH 44301

Barrier Free Restrooms|Designated Parking|Full Wheelchair Access|Wheelchair Accessible Building (ramps & main entrance doors).

Eligibility

- Caregiver must live in Summit County and be employed; enrolled in school; or receiving education necessary to maintain employment, certification, or licensure. - For initial application, income must be 200% or less 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. Eligibility is re-determined annually. Changes in household composition and unreported income could all result in changes to benefit amount. Recipients are responsible for reporting these or any other changes within 10 days of occurrence. Receiving more than a household is entitled to could result in overpayment penalties or charges of fraud.

Required documents

Must complete an application and provide: - Children’s birth certificates. - Parent's photo identification. - Alien registration card (if not a United States Citizen). - Proof of earned and unearned income or a letter from employer. - Statement of child support received (if applicable). - A training schedule from school (if applicable).

Hours

Monday - Friday: 8:00am to 4:00pm.
(800) 573-8080

Voice - voice | Automated Information Line

(866) 351-8292

Fax - fax | Toll-Free

(844) 640-6446

Voice - voice | Ohio Benefits Phone Line 1-844-640-OHIO

(800) 324-8680

Voice - voice | Medicaid Hotline

(866) 320-8822

Voice - voice | Ohio EPPI Card Customer Service

(866) 386-3071

Voice - voice | Ohio Direction Card (EBT CARD) - Lost Card and General Info

(330) 643-8200

Voice - voice | Medicaid Transportation NET Program

https://www.summitdjfs.org
[email protected]

Languages

None.

Application process

Applications can be submitted via ssp.benefits.ohio.gov, emailed to [email protected], faxed to 1-886-351-8292, or deposited in the curbside drop-off box located in front of the main entrance of the building (dark green box). - 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.

Fees

Offers a sliding scale for co-payments based on household income and family size.

Service area

Summit County, Ohio

Description

Helps pay for child care while parents or guardians work or go to school. Provides guidance to help find child care that works best for each family, whether it is traditional care in a licensed facility, care in a licensed home setting, or a preschool program.

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211 Summit

Providing organization

Summit 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 Summit County, Ohio.