Service/Program:
Financial Assistance (TANF- Temporary Assistance to Needy Families)
Description of service/program:
Ohio Works First (OWF) provides time-limited cash assistance for families with dependent children in the home. Provides financial assistance and job-related expense assistance to people in emergency situations including: Automotive Repair and Maintenance, Electric Service Payment Assistance, Gas Service Payment Assistance, Rent Payment Assistance, Transportation Expense Assistance, Water Service Payment Assistance.
Service limitations (income, geographic, hours, etc):
Available if household is at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty guideline.
- Serves households with either a pregnant woman or a minor child age 18 or under.
- Clients must be able to show that their current situation is a one-time emergency.
- Clients who receive Social Security, Social Security Disability, Unemployment, and/or Child Support may qualify.
- A non-custodial parent may qualify for assistance.
- Funds may be used to establish utility service and to pay old balances.
- For car repairs, the client must require the car for transportation to and from work.
- For rent assistance, the client must be in danger of eviction.
Referral contact information:
Apply by submitting your completed application via mail (232 Northland Drive, Medina, OH 44256) or email (Medina-JFS@jfs.ohio.gov).
Apply online: https://benefits.ohio.gov/
Link to fillable application on Medina County JFS website: https://www.mcjfs.us/public-assistance-services
Medina County Job and Family Services – https://communitynavigator.theconnectorproject.org/medina-county-job-and-family-services/