Leap (LEARNING, EARNING AND PARENTING) - Owf Recipients - Pregnant Or Parenting Youth | Cuyahoga County Job And Family Services
Provides a mandatory program for pregnant and/or parenting youth who receive OWF (Ohio Works First) benefits to encourage them to receive their high school diploma or GED and to become self-sufficient. Program provides a case manager to offer support to clients and monitor their progress. LEAP provides monetary rewards for moving from one grade to the next and for completing high school or earning a GED. Participants MAY be eligible for a child care subsidy only if there is no other appropriate person who can assist - family has the primary responsibility for this service.
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211 Cleveland
Physical Address
1641 Payne Ave., Cleveland, OH 44114
Hours
M-F: 8:30am-4:30pm
Fax
(216) 987-7700
fax | For faxing documents
Fax
(216) 987-8487
Application process
Because this is a mandatory program, eligible individuals are generally referred either when they apply for OWF benefits, or during the recertification process. However, some people may not be automatically referred. If someone meets the eligibility requirements and they are not part of the program, phone for an appointment.
Fee
Free
Eligibility
Program is mandatory for all youth who live in Cuyahoga County and meet the following eligibility requirements: must not have reached their 19th birthday (there is no minimum age), pregnant and/or parenting (6 weeks of age or older), and receiving OWF cash benefits (either recieving benefits directly or as part of their parent or guardian's grant). In addition, must have not already received a high school diploma or GED. Exempted from the program are youth who are incapacitated, those caring for a sick child and those with a newborn under six weeks of age.
Service area
Cuyahoga County, Ohio
Agency info
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.