Cash Assistance with Ohio Works First

The Ohio Works First (OWF) program is temporary assistance available to eligible families with minor children to help pay for immediate needs while the adults of the family prepare and search for employment. This temporary assistance is limited to 36 months and is intended to help with daily living expenses such as rent, utilities, food, car payments, child care, gas, etc.

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 employment, participate in volunteer work programs, and/or finish a high school or vocational degree.

To assist in job maintenance and retention after an adult family member has found employment, LCJFS continues to provide supportive services to families as they transition to self-sufficiency.

Eligibility Requirements

OWF applicants must meet certain income and relationship guidelines. To find out if you may qualify, call us at (844) 640-6446 or apply online. A face-to-face interview will be required to start receiving the benefit.