Provides temporary, time-limited cash assistance to families in need who are striving for self-sufficiency.

Provides replacement funds to Food Assistance (food stamp) recipients who have lost food due to a power outage, fire or governor declared emergency. Replacement funds may replace up to (but not exceed) the client's monthly allotment of food assistance.

Bereavement support for families who have experienced the loss of a child through ectopic pregnancy, miscarriage, stillbirth or neonatal death.

Bereavement support for families who have experienced the loss of a child through ectopic pregnancy, miscarriage, stillbirth or neonatal death.

Bereavement support for families who have experienced the loss of a child through ectopic pregnancy, miscarriage, stillbirth or neonatal death.

Provides basic financial assistance in the form of monthly checks for low-income individuals who are older adults, blind or have a disability with limited income and resources.

Provides basic financial assistance in the form of monthly checks for low-income individuals who are older adults, blind, or have a disability with limited income and resources.

Provides legal assistance which may include information, advice, or representation as well as online resources to help with the following issues: *Child Care Assistance (Title XX) eligibility *Ohio Works First (OWF) eligibility and benefit amounts *Social Security (SSI, SSDI, RSDI) eligibility decisions, benefit amounts, overpayments *Emergency cash assistance (PRC)

WIC is available to pregnant or breast-feeding women, infants up to 1 year of age and to children up to the age of 5 years. One must live in Washington or Morgan County and be certified by a WIC staff member as needing supplemental food due to a health or nutritional risk. Current income standards must be met and individuals must return to WIC clinic for regular health checkups. Eligible participants receive nutrition education, breastfeeding education & support, referral for health care, immunization screening and referral, and supplemental foods such as cereal, eggs, milk, whole-grain food, fruits & vegetables, infant formula.

Grants are available to assist caregivers of older adults. Grant may be used for services or equipment that provide relief from the stress of caregiving. This includes personal care, homemaking, lift chairs, or other medical equipment.

Helps families with children get back on their feet. The OWF program can provide cash assistance to eligible families for up to 36 months. This temporary assistance helps with daily living expenses such as rent, utilities, food, car payments, child care, gas, and more.

Provides financial assistance to pay for child care while parents work, go to school, or participate in a required work activity through Medina County Job and Family Services. Provides guidance to help find child care that works best for each family, whether it is traditional care in a licensed facility or care in a certified home setting.

Ohio utilizes the Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) Program to administer food stamp distribution. Eligible families receive an electronic card with a dollar credit equal to the maximum monthly benefits based on family income, family size, and other eligibility criteria. Families/individuals use the EBT card at participating stores. The family/individual is able to add credit to the card each month for basic food items to support the household.

Determination of eligibility for subsidized child care for parents who are working, attending school, or participating in OWF Work Activities. Conduct in-home provider inspections to insure provider compliance with state regulations.

Determines eligibility and processes applications for Medicaid. Medicaid is a state and federally funded health care coverage plan for low-income and medically vulnerable people who meet financial requirements.

Medicaid Buy-In for Workers with Disabilities (MBIWD) is an Ohio Medicaid program that provides health care coverage to working Ohioans with disabilities. MBIWD provides public health insurance for individuals who have been determined to be disabled by Social Security, but are currently able to work. Clients earning over a certain amount may be required to pay a monthly premium.

Provides public health insurance for individuals who have been determined to be disabled by Social Security or Medicaid, but are currently able to work. Clients earning over a certain amount may be required to pay a monthly premium.

Provide financial assistance to cover day care costs on behalf of low income families so they may participate in OWF and/or education or training to maintain employment. This department also certifies day care providers to provide services through subsidized child care program.

Provides health care coverage to families who may not otherwise have access to health care.

Specializes in nutrition education and support for mother and baby while pregnant or breastfeeding as well as nutrition education and support for infants and children under the age of 5. WIC also provides supplemental food such as milk, fruits & vegetables, cereal, juice, eggs etc. provided through an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card. Brief Screenings for height, weight and blood iron testing are also used to determine nutritional health risks and from that foods are tailored to each participant’s needs and likes.

Provides food assistance designed to raise nutritional levels, expand buying power, and safeguard the health and well-being of low-income families. The Ohio Direction Card (EBT Card) is an electronic debit card that replaced food assistance coupons. The card can be used to purchase food products for human consumption at participating stores. - Those who are homeless or have zero (0) income may be eligible for one (1) month expedited benefit within 24 hours. - Benefits that are not used in a month may be carried over to the next month, up to one (1) year.

Provides public health insurance for individuals who have been determined to be disabled by Social Security or Medicaid, but are currently able to work. Clients earning over a certain amount may be required to pay a monthly premium.

Home and Community Based Services Waiver options provide home health care to individuals who wish to stay in their home, but otherwise need institutional care. There are several types of waivers: Ohio Home Care Waivers meet the home care needs of individuals up to age 60 and whose medical condition would otherwise require them to live in a nursing home or other institution.; PASSPORT Waivers provide in-home services to individuals aged 60 and older.; Individual Options and Level One Waivers provide support services for Individuals aged 60 and older.; Assisted Living Waivers offer more supervision and services than what may be available in a traditional home setting and allows consumers to have more independence and fewer restrictions than a nursing facility.

Determines eligibility and processes applications for Medicaid. Medicaid is a state and federally funded health care coverage plan for low-income and medically vulnerable people who meet financial requirements.