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Ohio Works First (OWF) For Kinship Caregivers | Lorain County Department Of Job And Family Services

42485 North Ridge Road, Elyria, OH 44035

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

Eligibility

Monetary assistance is potentially available until a child(ren) reaches 18 years of age or until a child(ren) between the ages of 18 to 19 graduates from high school. Food and medical assistance eligibility is based on income.

Required documents

An application. Other documents will be requested as needed.

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.
(440) 284-4465

Voice - voice | Adult Protective Services

(844) 640-6446

Voice - voice | Call Center 1-844-640-OHIO

(440) 284-4611

Voice - voice | Employment Incentive Program (EIP) Counselor

(440) 284-4355

Voice - voice | Non-Emergency Medical Transportation

(866) 386-3071

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

(800) 324-8680

Voice - voice | Ohio Medicaid Consumer Hotline

https://ODJFSBenefits.ohio.gov

Languages

Spanish.

Application process

- Call the call center or visit the website at http://ODJFSBenefits.ohio.gov for more information, to apply for benefits or update information. - Applications available online. - Must submit a completed, signed and dated application with supporting documentation followed by a phone interview. - Must verify annually.

Fees

No fee to apply.

Service area

Lorain County, Ohio

Description

Privides Kinship caregivers and the children in their care OWF, a monthly cash assistance program. There are two types of assistance. The first type of assistance is provided for the child only. Child-Only benefits can be received regardless of the caregivers’ income. Child-Only benefits consist of monetary assistance, and a medical card/insurance. The second type of assistance is provided on behalf of the caregiver(s) and the child(ren). The assistance can include monetary assistance, as well as food stamps, and a medical card/insurance. This type of assistance is dependent upon the caregiver(s)’ income.

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Providing organization

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.