Government Assistance

Federal, state, and local governments offers basic financial, medical, and social services programs to those in need. The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) coordinates most government assistance in Ohio. To learn how and where to apply for assistance, review the online ODJFS Online Application or contact your County Department of Job and Family Services office.

Government Assistance Topics

(Also see Other Topics Related to Government Assistance)

Child Care (6) - Learn more about programs and resources for care givers and providers of child care.

Disability Assistance (15) - Learn more about Ohio's disability assistance program.

Earned Income Tax Credit (4) - Learn more about the earned income tax credit.

Food Stamps (12) - Learn more about how to apply for and use Ohio's food stamp program.

Ohio Works First (9) - Learn more about the Ohio Works First Program.

Overpayments (1) - Learn more about your responsibilities if you should receive an overpayment of assistance benefits.

Prevention, Retention and Contingency (PRC) (7) - Learn more about Ohio's Prevention, Retention and Contingency program.

Social Security (9) - Learn more about Social Security benefits for the disabled and low-income.

Veterans Benefits (9) - Learn more about veterans benefits.

WIC (3) - Learn more about the WIC (Women, Infant and Children) Program which is a special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children.

Document related to Government Assistance are grouped below:

Legal Education

2007 Federal Poverty Guideliness - The poverty guidelines are the other version of the federal poverty measure. They are issued each year in the Federal Register by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

Findlaw for the Public - Information covering a wide variety of areas of law.

Ohio Revised Code and Administrative Code - Link to Ohio Revised Code (ORC) Online.

Self-Help Forms

ODJFS Forms Central - At this site, you will find forms currently used in ODJFS programs. The purpose of Forms Central is to provide customers and staff with a dynamic listing of all ODJFS forms along with the capability to order forms online.

Other Resources

2-1-1 Franklin County Information and Referral Services - Get connected to community help, information and referral services by simply dialing 2-1-1 on your telephone.

2-1-1 Ohio: Information and Referral Services for All Counties - By county listing of information for food, shelter, emergency assistance, housing and other issues.

Legal Dictionary - Look up legal terms with this comprehensive dictionary tool.

State of Ohio Government Telephone Directory - Telephone numbers for all state agencies.

Related Library Topics

Find additional information in these related topics within the Ohio Law Library:

Family Law
Students & School
Seniors
Healthcare
Courts and The Law
Housing

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