Provides financial, Medicaid and Social Service benefits to eligible Trumbull County residents who meet the guidelines established by State and Federal regulations. All services are based on available funding and include, but are not limited to: SNAP/Food Assistance; TANF Cash Assistance; Healthchek/Pregnancy Related Services; Medicaid; Child Care; Limited Transportation Services; Child Support Services; Adult Protective Services; Prevention, Retention & Contingency (PRC) program services (i.e., utility shut-off aid; job retention/gas cards, transportation etc.); WIOA/OhioMeansJobs Workforce Development Services; Employment and Training Services for unemployed/underemployed individuals, etc. Also assists with referrals to other agencies that may be of service to Trumbull County Residents.

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.

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 time-limited cash benefits and supportive services to low-income, eligible families. Supportive services include child care vouchers, transportation allowances, job search and placement assistance, food stamps (SNAP/Ohio Direction Card) and health care benefits (Medicaid HMO for families) - details of these services are listed in separate service groups. Recipients are 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.

Provides application and recertification assistance for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP - food stamps), Medicaid, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF - cash assistance), child care assistance, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI).

OWF is a federal, cash assistance program for families with dependent children. OWF provides time-limited cash assistance for eligible families with dependent children younger than 18 years of age and for pregnant women who are in their third trimester of pregnancy.

Privides Kinship caregivers and the children in their care OWF, a monthly cash assistance program. There are two types of assistance. The first type of assistance is provided for the child only. Child-Only benefits can be received regardless of the caregivers’ income. Child-Only benefits consist of monetary assistance, and a medical card/insurance. The second type of assistance is provided on behalf of the caregiver(s) and the child(ren). The assistance can include monetary assistance, as well as food stamps, and a medical card/insurance. This type of assistance is dependent upon the caregiver(s)’ income.

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.

Time-limited cash assistance program designed to help meet the financial needs of eligible children and their parents. Customers can also receive health care under the Medicaid program. Program may include assessment of current levels of educational skills and employment history, development of a customized plan for achieving self-sufficiency, assistance with determination of best program activities.

Time-limited cash assistance program designed to help meet the financial needs of eligible children and their parents. Customers can also receive health care under the Medicaid program. Program may include assessment of current levels of educational skills and employment history, development of a customized plan for achieving self-sufficiency, assistance with determination of best program activities.

Determines eligibility and processes applications for the Ohio Works First (OWF) program, also known as Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). Individuals must spend 20-35 hours per week working, in school, or volunteering. Individuals may also work with Community Link to remove barriers to work. Families are eligible for the program for up to 36 months.

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 and assists in arranging for child care services for families who are on public assistance, employed or in training who meet income as well as other eligibility criteria; payment can be made to licensed day care centers or certified home providers.

Provides time-limited cash benefits and supportive services to low-income families. Recipients are 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, and other types of developmental experience that will assist the applicant with overcoming barriers to employment. Many families receiving cash assistance are also entitled to receive food assistance and Medicaid. Once participants become employed and are no longer eligible for cash benefits, they may continue to receive Medicaid and child care benefits for up to one year or until their income exceeds allowable limit. In addition, clients who transition to work may still be eligible for food assistance (depending on income).

Ohio Works First temporary cash assistance (OWF), formerly called Aid to Family and Dependent Children, is a monthly cash grant for families with children or relatives caring for children. The cash grant amount is based on the number of people in your family and your family's income. If you qualify, OWF will help you get job training, find employment and receive some benefits as long as you are working toward independently supporting yourself and your family. It is important to note that OWF cash benefits are limited to thirty-six (36) months in a lifetime and do not have to be consecutive. OWF is a temporary tool to help you become independent.

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

Provides temporary continuance of cash benefits and employment support for certain categories of clients who have used up their 36 months of Ohio Works First Benefits (OWF), are unable to work, and do not have replacement income. All OWF rules apply and participants must adhere to a Self-Sufficiency plan during the time of transitional assistance.

General case management program assisting families struggling with challenges and assistance identifying and working towards goals.

Determines eligibility and processes applications for the Ohio Works First (OWF) program, also known as Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). Individuals must spend 20-35 hours per week working, in school, or volunteering. Individuals may also work with Community Link to remove barriers to work. Families are eligible for the program for up to 36 months.

Ohio Works First is part of Ohio's Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) and provides time-limited cash assistance to eligible families. Low-income families with minor children in the home may qualify. The program allows participants to get monthly payments while they pursue self-sufficiency. Eligibility is determined by income and the number of people living in the home.

Employment related work supports are designed to assist low-income families maintain their employment, increasing family stability. Services available include: Rent, Utilities, Transportation expenses, Employment licensing fees, Work clothes/uniforms, Work tools/equipment.

Mandated to investigate reports of abuse, neglect or exploitation of senior citizens age 60 and above.

Provides time-limited cash benefits and supportive services to low-income families. Supportive services include transportation allowances and job search and placement assistance. Recipients are 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, and other types of developmental experience that will assist the applicant with overcoming barriers to employment. Many families receiving cash assistance are also entitled to receive food assistance and Medicaid. Once participants become employed and are no longer eligible for cash benefits, they may continue to receive Medicaid and child care benefits for up to one year or until their income exceeds allowable limit. In addition, clients who transition to work may still be eligible for food assistance (depending on income).

Mandated to investigate reports of abuse, neglect or exploitation of senior citizens age 60 and above.