Ohio Works First | Franklin County Department Of Job And Family Services
1721 Northland Park Avenue, Columbus, OH 43229
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Eligibility
Families. Children must reside with a parent, specified relative, legal guardian or legal custodian. Must meet income guidelines.
Required documents
No documents required.
Hours
Mon-Fri 7:30 am-5 pm. Call 614-233-2000 option 3 for Work Assignments/ Cash Assistance
Application process
Current Clients- Appointment required with Case Worker. New Clients- Ohio has three ways to apply for cash assistance: 1) You can apply online at Benefits.Ohio.gov.
2) You can fill out a "Request for Cash Assistance" (JFS 7200) form and submit it to your county agency; get the form at http://www.odjfs.state.oh.us/forms/num/JFS07200 or by visiting your county agency; Find the address and phone number of your county agency at jfs.ohio.gov/County or by looking in the county government section of your phone book. Some county agencies have multiple locations so make sure to call first to find the location nearest you. You can also register to vote at your county agency; and...
To learn more, or for more information, see the publication "Program Enrollment & Benefit Information" (JFS 07501), which can be found at your county agency or online at http://www.odjfs.state.oh.us/forms/interfind.asp?formnum=07501.
Website is www.benefits.ohio.gov where one can also check the status of their benefits; or one can call (844) 640-6446.
Fees
None.
Service area
Franklin County, Ohio
Time-limited cash assistance program designed to help meet the financial needs of eligible children and their parents. Customers can also receive health care under the Medicaid program. Program may include assessment of current levels of educational skills and employment history, development of a customized plan for achieving self-sufficiency, assistance with determination of best program activities.
Last assured
01/26/2026
What's Here
Providing organization
Franklin County Department Of Job And Family Services
The Franklin County Department of Job and Family Services provides career development opportunities and support services so our community can thrive and prosper.
