Ohio Works First: Meeting the Work Requirement
The Ohio Works First (OWF) program is time-limited cash assistance to eligible families through Ohio's Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) program, which emphasizes:
Your caseworker will work with you to develop a plan for employment, career education, or volunteer activities.
If you do not attend your program, or do not meet the responsibilities outlined in your self-sufficiency contract, your assistance may be stopped.
- Employment
- Personal Responsibility
- Self-Sufficiency
- Community service
- On-the-job training
- Education directly related to employment
Your caseworker will work with you to develop a plan for employment, career education, or volunteer activities.
If you do not attend your program, or do not meet the responsibilities outlined in your self-sufficiency contract, your assistance may be stopped.
The Process for Applying
- Apply online
- Call 844-640-OHIO (6446), Mon – Fri 8am to 4pm
- Visit your local library for help applying online, by phone, or by fax
- In-person at a Neighborhood Family Service Center