Applying for Ohio welfare, also known as Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), can provide financial assistance and support services to low-income families with children. The program offers cash assistance, food assistance through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), and Medicaid health insurance.
TANF is a federally funded program, but each state administers its own program with its own eligibility requirements and benefit levels. In Ohio, TANF is administered by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS). To be eligible for TANF in Ohio, you must meet the following requirements: