- Serves women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have had a baby (or been pregnant) within the last six (6) months. - Women younger than 18 do NOT need parent/guardian permission. - Serves infants and children up to five (5) years old. - Applicants must live in Tuscarawas County, meet household income guidelines, and meet certain nutritional or health risks. - Income eligibility guidelines are up to 185% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines that were in effect the previous April 1st. Number in household includes unborn children (Example: A pregnant, single woman is a household of two). Definition of income does NOT include household assets. - Individuals receiving Medicaid, Ohio Works First or Food Stamps automatically meet income eligibility.

- ID that shows name and birth date for those in the household who are applying for benefits (for the baby, will accept a crib card from the hospital). - May need proof of pregnancy from doctor or clinic, unless the pregnancy is clearly visible. - For income verification, will accept the following: three pay stubs, SSI statements, Medicaid card, proof of enrollment in Ohio Works First, Food Assistance Card, a written statement from child's father saying he is paying child support. - Will also need proof of the child's current immunizations and proof of residency (current utility, telephone, or credit card statement). - Those who are not the mother, but who have custody of the child (such as fathers and kinship caregivers) will need proof of custody. This may vary agency will advise.

By appointment only.