Cash Assistance
Cash Assistance is known as Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) which can provide cash benefits to eligible families for up to 36 months. While in receipt of cash assistance, mandatory participants will complete training, participate in work programs and search for jobs to become self-sufficient. Cash assistance can be direct deposited into your bank account or received on the Ohio EPPICard that works like a prepaid MasterCard at ATMs, banks and stores that accept MasterCard.
How to apply or re-apply:
- Call 844-640-6446 Monday-Friday 8am- 3pm.
- Apply Online at Ohio Benefits Self Service Portal
- Print an application here. The application can be:
- mailed or dropped off at JCDJFS 125 S. 5th Steubenville OH 43952,
- faxed to 740-282-5765 or
- emailed to jeffersondocs@jfs.ohio.gov
Check the status of your application or benefits @ Self Service Portal Home Page
Work requirements:
Work required TANF recipients are required to enter into a self sufficiency contract with their County Job and Family Service agency. The agreement will require participants to complete a certain number of work activity hours per week to receive benefits.
