Hardship - Extended Ohio Works First (OWF) Benefits | Cuyahoga County Job And Family Services
3955 Euclid Ave., Jane Edna Hunter Bldg., Cleveland, OH 44115
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Hours
Regular office hours are: M-F: 9:00am-4:00pm.
(216) 881-4416
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(844) 640-6446
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Websitehttp://benefits.ohio.gov
Fees
Free
Service area
Cuyahoga County, Ohio
Provides temporary continuance of cash benefits and employment support for certain categories of clients who have used up their 36 months of Ohio Works First Benefits (OWF), are unable to work, and do not have replacement income. All OWF rules apply and participants must adhere to a Self-Sufficiency plan during the time of transitional assistance.
Last assured
01/05/2026
What's Here
Providing organization
Cuyahoga County Job And Family Services
Government agency that promotes self-sufficiency and family stability by providing emergency financial assistance, employment services, child support services, Medicaid, food assistance (SNAP), and a wide variety of social services.