Medina County Job and Family Services

Ohio Works First (OWF) - Related Medicaid

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 devloping skills for future employment (click here to learn more about work activities).

Benefits include:

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

How to get Started:

Complete 7200 Application for Cash/Food Assistance/Medical

Provide requested verifications needed to determine eligibility

Complete an application online & submit, or

apply in person at : 232 Northland Drive, Medina, OH 44256.

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