Ohio Works First (OWF) is the financial assistance portion of Ohio's Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) program.
Time Limits
OWF was established to provide time-limited assistance to eligible families.
OWF provides cash benefits to eligible needy families for up to 36 months. After 36 months, a family cannot receive additional cash assistance unless the County Department of Job and Family Services (CDJFS) approves an extension of benefits.
The emphasis of OWF is self-sufficiency, personal responsibility and employment. Applications and eligibility determinations for OWF are completed at the Pickaway County Department of Job and Family Services (PCJFS). Eligibility determinations are based on the provisions contained in the Ohio Revised Code (ORC) and the Ohio Administrative Code (OAC).