Cash Assistance

To Apply or Reapply for Cash Benefits, please call 1-844-640-6446. There are 2 main Cash Assistance programs you may be eligible to receive.

1) Ohio Works First (OWF)

You may qualify for this benefit if you are a relative or have legal custody of a minor child living with you. The minor child’s parent cannot reside in the home with you. You may also qualify if you are a parent with minor children living with you and you are in receipt of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) thru the Social Security Administration. There is no work program requirement for these types of situations. Please contact our Customer Service at 330.424.1472 to learn more.

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You may qualify for this benefit with a work program if you are pregnant, are the parent of a minor child who lives with you, or if you have a minor child living with you that you have legal custody of or is a relative and you are in need. There is a work program requirement for these situations. Click here to learn more about this service. 

Please note: There may be a requirement to cooperate with CSEA to establish paternity and a child support order for that child(ren).