Cash Assistance

click here for a PDF version of this page Chascar aquí para una versión española     Federal Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) provides a monthly check, or Cash Assistance, to low income families with minor children at home. In Ohio, the TANF program is called Ohio Works First (OWF). OWF provides temporary support to families while parents work their way toward becoming self-sufficient. A typical family of three receives $410 a month. Families may receive cash assistance for 36 months (does not have to be consecutive). There are two types of extensions: ·    Good Cause: Must be off assistance for two years and meet certain work-related criteria. ·    Hardship: Must meet at least one of several criteria. About half the families on hardship extensions have four or more children under the age of 14.   Who is eligible?   Eligibility is based on a family’s income and the number of people living in the home. In addition, adults must be working or involved in an approved work activity for at least 30 hours per week.   How to apply   Online:     Visit our web site, www.hcjfs.org, click on the Forms/Applications link under “Quick Links” on the right side. Then click on the title OWF cash assistance, food stamps, general Medicaid application.   Complete the application and mail it to the address below, or call (513) 946-1000 for fax information.   In person:   Hamilton County Department of Job and Family Services     222 East Central Pkwy, 1st Floor Cincinnati, OH 45202   By mail:   Call (513) 946-1000 and an application will be sent to you.   Contact Information   Hamilton County Department of Job and Family Services 222 East Central Pkwy., 1st Floor Cincinnati, OH 45202   Appointment Line: (513) 946-1000