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Department of Job and Family Services includes child care expense assistance for parents who are working or are in school or training activities.Apply for benefits onlinePrintable application

Assists eligible applicants in securing child day care services.

Child Care assistance is provided to eligible parents to keep Ohio's families engaged in work and training efforts while on the road to self-sufficiency.

Provides assistance to pay for part of the cost of childcare for qualifying families as they work toward self-sufficiency. Families receiving this benefit must take their children to childcare providers who are certified or are licensed by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. The childcare benefit is paid directly to the childcare provider or center. *JFS can make referrals to certified childcare agencies if needed

Low income parents who are working or in school can apply for help to pay for their child care. You must choose a licensed child care center, school-age program, head start, or home- based provider or a certified in-home aide provider in order to get help. If approved for child care payment assistance, most parents are still required to pay for part of the child care expenses (called a fee or co-payment). The amount you pay is based on your income, family size and how many children that you have in child care. You may be eligible for help to pay for your child care if you receive cash from Ohio Works First (OWF) (formerly called ADC or welfare). You may also be eligible if you no longer receive OWF cash assistance or if you never received OWF, but your income is low.

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.

Assists with child care expenses for parents or guardians of minor children. Recipients who qualify will only be responsible to pay a weekly fee (calculated based on their income and household size) to the child care service of their choice. 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 Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS). Child care services are also available for children who require special-needs care or who are in need of protective child care services.

Assists with part of the cost of child care for children of eligible parent/caretaker. Also recommends new Type B home providers for licensure and inspects homes for ongoing compliance with licensure rules.

Offers financial assistance to eligible parents to help them with child care costs while they engage in work, education or job training.

Program provides publicly funded child day care subsidies to persons who meet specific eligibility requirements.

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

Accept applications and determines eligibility for programs that cover all or part of the cost of child care in public and licensed private child care centers or private family child care homes for eligible families.

Provides partial payment of child care costs for low to moderate-income families who are working, in school, or in a qualifying training program and assists with locating certified child-care providers in Brown County.

Provides subsidized child care for eligible families to support the parent(s) ability to work, obtain higher education, and/or training efforts.

Provides financial assistance to pay for child care while parents work, go to school, or participate in a required work activity through Harrison County Job and Family Services, whether it is traditional care in a licensed facility or care in a certified home setting.

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

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

Provides assistance to pay for part of the cost of childcare for qualifying families as they work toward self-sufficiency. Families receiving this benefit must take their children to childcare providers who are certified or are licensed by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. The childcare benefit is paid directly to the childcare provider or center.

Provides applications and determines eligibility for programs that cover all or part of the cost of child care in public, licensed private child care centers or private family child care homes.

Types of Child Care: 1. Child Care Centers: Your child receives care in a setting designed for groups of children. Child care centers are licensed by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services or the Ohio Department of Education. 2. Family Child Care Homes: • Type B Homes: Anyone can operate a Type B Home without a license. However, care for more than six children requires a license. Type B Homes must be licensed by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services if the child care is paid for with public funds. • Licensed Type B Homes: Your child is cared for in the home of a family child care provider who has met state minimum health and safety requirements and is licensed by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. • Type A Homes: Your child is cared for in the home of a family child care provider who is licensed by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. The family child care provider may care for seven to twelve children (or four to twelve children if four children are under two years of age). The family child care provider's own children under six years of age must be included in the total count.

Provides child care subsidies for families who are eligible. This department also certifies providers who wish to provide care for children as a vocation.

Subsidized child care services for children under age 13.

Provides all Ohio Works First recipients with child care subsidies, on a sliding scale fee basis.

Program providing before and after school child care for school-aged children, including academics (homework help/tutoring), health and wellness (gym, outdoor play), and skill building.

Also offers school day off and snow day programs, including:physical activities, sports, arts, crafts, games, and even field trips.

COVID-19 Temporary Message:In the event childcare centers are required to close, the YMCA has been granted a Pandemic Childcare License and will continue to provide childcare services for any medical, safety, or essential workers who do not have any other options.