Cash Assistance (TANF)
Ohio Works First (OWF) 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 so forth.
OWF serves as a temporary support system designed to emphasize employment and family self-sufficiency through programs and services to unemployed and/or low income families. While receiving cash benefits, adult family members search for jobs, attend training for future jobs, participate in volunteer work programs, and/or finish a high school or vocational degree.
TANF Resources
The Ohio EPPICard
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Through direct deposit into their bank account, or -
On the Ohio EPPICard
Work Requirements
Residents participating in Ohio Works First are required to meet a certain number of work or volunteer hours each week. Those who are unable to meet the requirements on their own, will be required to work closely with their case manager to remove any remaining barriers to employment.
Program Enrollment and Benefit Information
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What types of services ODJFS offers -
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The difference between various Medicaid programs and services -
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And other helpful resources
State Hearings
Voter Registration
Did you know that Wayne county Job and Family services is a Designated agency for the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA)? That means we have all the information you need if you decide you want to register to vote or need to update any information with the voter’s bureau. Click here to find out more information.