Provides assistance to pay for part of the cost of childcare for qualifying families as they work toward self-sufficiency. Families receiving this benefit must take their children to childcare providers who are certified or are licensed by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. The childcare benefit is paid directly to the childcare provider or center.

Provides partial payment of child care costs for low to moderate-income families who are working, in school, or in a qualifying training program and assists with locating certified child-care providers in Hamilton County.

Provides up to 90 calendar days of payment of child care subsidy for homeless children. Parents choose care in licensed child care center or child care home.

Provides payment of child care subsidy for children who are abused, neglected, or dependent. Parents choose care in licensed child care center or child care home. The need for protective day care must be part of the family's case plan.

Provide assistance with location of non-custodial parents, paternity establishment, establishment and enforcement of child support orders, establishment and enforcement of medical support orders, review and modification of support orders, request other states to enforce an Ohio order of support for parents who live-out-of-state, collecting and disbursing child support payments, and termination of Support Orders.

Program provides publicly funded child day care subsidies to persons who meet specific eligibility requirements.

Provides child care subsidies for families who are eligible. This department also certifies providers who wish to provide care for children as a vocation.

Provides assistance to pay for part of the cost of childcare for qualifying families as they work toward self-sufficiency. Families receiving this benefit must take their children to childcare providers who are certified or are licensed by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. The childcare benefit is paid directly to the childcare provider or center.

Helps parent(s) who are working or in school pay for child care through the Publicly Funded Child Care (PFCC) program.

Provide assistance with location of non-custodial parents, paternity establishment, establishment and enforcement of child support orders, establishment and enforcement of medical support orders, review and modification of support orders, request other states to enforce an Ohio order of support for parents who live-out-of-state, collecting and disbursing child support payments, and termination of Support Orders.

Program providing before and after school child care for school-aged children, including academics (homework help/tutoring), health and wellness (gym, outdoor play), and skill building.

Also offers school day off and snow day programs, including:physical activities, sports, arts, crafts, games, and even field trips.

COVID-19 Temporary Message:In the event childcare centers are required to close, the YMCA has been granted a Pandemic Childcare License and will continue to provide childcare services for any medical, safety, or essential workers who do not have any other options.

Helps pay for child care while parents or guardians work or go to school. Provides guidance to help find child care that works best for each family, whether it is traditional care in a licensed facility, care in a licensed home setting or preschool program. - Individuals must choose a licensed child care center, school-age program, head start, or a home provider (relative or non-relative) or in-home aide that is certified by the Portage County DJFS. - Child care services are also available for children who require special-needs care or who are in need of protective child care services. - Recipients who qualify will only be responsible to pay a monthly fee (calculated based on their income) to the child care service of their choice.

Types of Child Care: 1. Child Care Centers: Your child receives care in a setting designed for groups of children. Child care centers are licensed by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services or the Ohio Department of Education. 2. Family Child Care Homes: • Type B Homes: Anyone can operate a Type B Home without a license. However, care for more than six children requires a license. Type B Homes must be licensed by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services if the child care is paid for with public funds. • Licensed Type B Homes: Your child is cared for in the home of a family child care provider who has met state minimum health and safety requirements and is licensed by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. • Type A Homes: Your child is cared for in the home of a family child care provider who is licensed by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. The family child care provider may care for seven to twelve children (or four to twelve children if four children are under two years of age). The family child care provider's own children under six years of age must be included in the total count.

Provides financial assistance to pay for child care while parents work, go to school, or participate in a required work activity through Allen 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.

Provides assistance with child care, offers financial assistance when available.

Provide assistance with location of non-custodial parents, paternity establishment, establishment and enforcement of child support orders, establishment and enforcement of medical support orders, review and modification of support orders, request other states to enforce an Ohio order of support for parents who live-out-of-state, collecting and disbursing child support payments, and termination of Support Orders.

Helping to pay for child care is one of the many supportive services provided by MCDJFS. If a parent or caretaker is working, attending school or taking part in vocational training, the family may qualify for a child care subsidy.

Provides prescription and financial (rent, utilities, childcare) assistance.

Provides financial assistance to pay for child care while parents work, go to school, or participate in a required work activity through Tuscarawas 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.

Program providing before and after school child care for school-aged children, including academics (homework help/tutoring), health and wellness (gym, outdoor play), and skill building.

Also offers school day off and snow day programs, including:physical activities, sports, arts, crafts, games, and even field trips.

COVID-19 Temporary Message:In the event childcare centers are required to close, the YMCA has been granted a Pandemic Childcare License and will continue to provide childcare services for any medical, safety, or essential workers who do not have any other options.

Child care assistance is available to families during hours of employment and/or training.

Pay assistance for child care, either 100% or co-pay, based on income. Parents/guardians are responsible for selecting a certified provider. Ashland residents can select an out-of-county provider.

Families can receive payment for all or part of their monthly child care expenses while working or attending job training.