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Social services in Ohio

Official Ohio websites for food, health coverage, cash assistance, unemployment and child care, plus the federal programs that serve Ohio residents through local offices.

Publicly Funded Child Care is now run by the Department of Children and Youth.

State-run programs

These programs are funded federally but applications go through Ohio.

SNAP (food stamps).gov✓ reachable
State SNAP program page
Medicaid.gov✓ reachable
State Medicaid program page
Cash assistance (Ohio Works First).gov✓ reachable
State TANF program page
Unemployment insurance.gov✓ reachable
File a claim with the state workforce agency
Child care assistance.gov✓ reachable
State child care subsidy (CCDF) page

Federal programs with Ohio offices

Applications go through a federal agency or a local office found through the federal locator.

HHS Administration for Children and Families, Office of Community Services
HHS Administration for Children and Families, Office of Head Start
HHS Administration for Children and Families, Office of Child Support Services
Social Security Administration
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Federal Communications Commission (administered by USAC)
HHS Administration for Community Living
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

Official Ohio resources

State agency

Ohio Department of Job and Family Services

jfs.ohio.gov

Open site ↗✓ reachable
Benefits portal

Ohio Benefits

Apply, renew, and check case status online.

benefits.ohio.gov

Open portal ↗✓ reachable
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November 3, 2026
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