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

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.

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.

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

Time-limited cash assistance for families.

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).

Provides time-limited cash assistance for needy families with (or expecting) children as well as job preparation, work opportunities and access to supportive services such as child care which enable parents receiving assistance to leave the program and become self-sufficient.

Provides financial, food stamp, and Medicaid assistance to qualifying families who participate in required work activities.

Provides time-limited cash benefits and supportive services to families with low income. 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).

Arranges transportation for Medicaid clients to and from Medicaid-covered services.

Arranges transportation for Medicaid clients to and from Medicaid-covered services.

Arranges transportation for Medicaid clients to and from Medicaid-covered services.

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.

PRC Short-Term Employment Training program can help families gain valuable skills that lay the foundation for self-sufficiency. Available services include: Short-term training that increases the individuals chances of gaining, maintaining, or advancing in employment.

Provides a program for needy families that includes food assistance (SNAP, formerly known as food stamps), cash assistance and medical insurance/Medicaid; the programs assess employability and create self-sufficiency or an employability plan and services required for receipt of most SNAP and Cash Assistance benefits.

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.

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.

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.

Cash Assistance program for families with minor children and pregnant women in their third trimester who meet financial requirements. This program is time limited and may have work requirements as a condition of eligibility. Applicants ages 16-24 who are required to work will be referred to the Comprehensive Case Management and Employment Program for additional services and employment opportunities.

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

Provides time-limited cash benefits and supportive services to low-income families. Supportive services include a transportation allowance and job search and placement assistance. Recipients are required to participate in a combination of activities and/or work/training programs to remain in the program. These work activities may include community work experience, job search, training, education, and other activities that will assist the applicant with overcoming barriers to employment. Many families receiving cash assistance may also be eligible to receive food assistance, subsidized childcare assistance, and Medicaid health insurance. 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 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.