Medina County Job and Family Services

Ohio Works First (OWF)

This program provides cash assistance for up to 36 months to low-income families with the presence of a minor child residing with a parent, specified relative, legal guardian or legal custodian and low-income pregnant women in their third trimester. Because Ohio Work First stresses personal responsibility, participants are required to sign a “Self-Sufficiency Contract.” This contract puts in writing work activities and other obligations recipients must fulfill to receive cash benefits. Participants are assigned to a work site for up to 35 hours per week that will help in developing skills for future employment.

Benefits:

· Assistance with daycare

· Transportation if needed

· Monthly cash benefit

How to Qualify:

· Income eligible parents of children 18 years or younger

· Income eligible parents of children up to 19 years if still in high school

· Legal Guardian, Legal Custodian or Specified Relative of children 18 years or younger or 19 years if still in high school

To learn how to apply, click here.

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