Cash Assistance(OWF)

Ohio Works First is the financial assistance portion of the state’s Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program, which provides cash benefits to needy families for up to 36 months.

The cash assistance program stresses personal responsibility and financial independence.

Cash assistance is provided to eligible families for up to 36 months in most cases. Cash assistance benefits are distributed electronically through the EPPI Card , which is similar to a debit card.

Ohio Works First is the financial assistance portion of the state’s Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program, which provides cash benefits to needy families for up to 36 months.

You can file an application:

  • In person at the agency during regular business hours
  • By faxing a completed application
  • By mailing a completed application
  • Apply online