Ohio Works First (OWF) | Lorain County Department Of Job And Family Services
42485 North Ridge Road, Elyria, OH 44035
Barrier Free Restrooms|Designated Parking|Indoor Wheelchair Access|Single Floor Building|Wheelchair Accessible Building (ramps & main entrance doors).
Eligibility
- Serves families in Lorain County with at least one minor child. A minor child is an individual who has not attained the age of 18 or an individual who has not attained age 19 and is a full time student in secondary or vocational school.
- OWF is also eligible to a pregnant individual with no other children.
Required documents
Must complete an application.
Hours
- Monday - Friday: 8:00am to 4:00pm. Closed federal holidays.
- Visit website at lcdjfs.com for full call center hours.
- Available online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
(844) 640-6446
Voice·
voice | Call Center 1-844-640-OHIO
Languages
Spanish.
Application process
- Call the call center or visit the website at http://ODJFSBenefits.ohio.gov for more information, to apply for benefits or update information.
- Applications available online.
- Must submit a completed, signed and dated application with supporting documentation followed by a phone interview.
- Must verify annually.
Fees
No fee.
Service area
Lorain County, Ohio
Offers time-limited financial assistance and employment services to Lorain County families while a person is working towards self-sufficiency. An employment services counselor monitors and encourages the client's progress to ensure they are moving toward self-sufficiency.
Last assured
08/19/2025
What's Here
Providing organization
Lorain County Department Of Job And Family Services
A local government agency providing public assistance, workforce development, and other social service programs to qualified applicants of Lorain County, Ohio.