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

449 South Meridian Street, 2nd Floor, Portage County Administration Building, Ravenna, OH 44266

Barrier Free Restrooms|Wheelchair Accessible Building (ramps & main entrance doors).

Eligibility

- Caregiver must live in Portage County and be employed or enrolled in an approved educational activity. - 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.

Required documents

- Completed application. - Proof of income for the last three (3) months. - Current work, school, or occupational training schedule.

Hours

Same as site hours.
(800) 876-9544

Voice - voice | Customer Service Center

(330) 297-3750

Voice - voice | Customer Service Center

(800) 324-8680

Voice - voice | Medicaid Hotline

(844) 640-6446

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

(330) 297-3791

Voice - voice | Child Enforcement Support

(330) 296-2273

Voice - voice | 24/7 Child and Elder Neglect and Abuse

https://www.portagecounty-oh.gov/jfs

Languages

None.

Application process

Call the office to request an application or apply through the website. - 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

Families may have to pay a co-payment based on gross income.

Service area

Portage 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 preschool program. - Individuals must choose a licensed child care center, school-age program, head start, or a home provider (relative or non-relative) or in-home aide that is certified by the Portage County DJFS. - Child care services are also available for children who require special-needs care or who are in need of protective child care services. - Recipients who qualify will only be responsible to pay a monthly fee (calculated based on their income) to the child care service of their choice.

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Providing organization

Portage 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 Portage County, Ohio.