Ohio Works First (OWF) | Jefferson County Department Of Job And Family Services
125 South 5th Street, Steubenville, OH 43952
Designated Parking|Elevators|Wheelchair Accessible Building (ramps & main entrance doors).
Eligibility
- Serves low income Jefferson County households with at least one child age 19 or under may qualify.
- Parents of minor children applying for Ohio Works First (OWF) must sign a self-sufficiency contract that details their personal responsibility, along with specific work related activities that they are required to participate in.
- Failure of the adult member of the assistance group to complete their assigned work hours results in the household being sanctioned from the OWF Program.
- OWF benefits are time limited to 36 months in a lifetime.
- Under certain extreme conditions, households can exceed this 36 month limit.
Required documents
Will be requested as needed.
Hours
Monday - Friday: 8:00am to 4:00pm.
(740) 282-0961
Voice·
voice | Social Services / Abuse Reporting
Websitehttp://www.jcdjfs.com
Languages
None.
Application process
Call Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 4:00pm for information or to request or submit an application. Can also submit an application on the agency website.
Fees
No fee.
Service area
Jefferson County, Ohio
Provides time-limited cash benefits and supportive services to low-income families. Includes transportation allowances and job search and placement assistance. Required to participate in a combination of developmental activities (parenting classes, life skills training, counseling) and/or work/training activities to remain in the program.
These work activities may include:
- Community work experience.
- Job search.
- Training.
- Education.
- Other types of developmental experience that will assist the applicant with overcoming barriers to employment.
Last assured
12/27/2024
What's Here
Providing organization
Jefferson 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 Jefferson County, Ohio.