Bridge Beyond Benefits | Cuyahoga County Job And Family Services

1641 Payne Ave., Rm 520, Cleveland, OH 44114

Eligibility

Serves those who are are employed for at least 20 hours per week and whose SNAP or Child Care benefits have decreased or ended due to higher earned income or who have lost their benefits in the past 60 days due to higher earned income. Those who are not employed must be in a JFS sponsored job training program (such as Ohio Works First) and expect to become employed within 60 days of the training program ending.

Hours

Varies as scheduled based on the participant's availability (about 1-3 hours per week).

(216) 987-7000

Voice

(216) 987-8000

Fax

https://hhs.cuyahogacounty.gov/programs/detail/benefit-bridge-program

Application process

Apply through website. May also print an application through the website and submit at any Cuyahoga County Job and Family services office. May also phone for information M-F: 9:00am-4:00pm.

Fees

Free.

Service area

Cuyahoga County, Ohio

Description

Provides an 18-month program those whose Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or Child Care benefits decreased or were discontinued due to higher employment income. Participants receive personalized coaching with a Success Coach at least once per week (in person, virtually, phone, text). Financial counseling, budgeting, and career counseling to plan for long-term higher earnings are provided.

What's Here

Personal Financial Counseling Career Counseling Ex-Public Assistance Recipients Food Stamps/SNAP Recipients

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.