Child Care
Subsidized Child Care
Assistance with child care costs is provided for eligible families to support the parents’ work and training efforts.
Qualifications
Families whose income is at or below 142% of the federal poverty guideline can receive payment for all or part of their monthly childcare expenses so parents may work, attend approved school, or training activities.
Finding Child Care
Applications
- Apply at benefits.ohio.gov
- For questions or to have an application mailed you may call the agency.
- Or go here for a printable application (PDF)
How do I file a discrimination complaint?
If you believe that you have been denied or delayed services for which you are eligible because of your race, color, national origin, religion, gender, political affiliation or belief (food assistance only), disability, age, or citizenship (WIOA), you must file your complaint within six months of the date on which the incident or treatment happened. To file a discrimination complaint, or if you need assistance filing your complaint(s), please contact the Bureau of Civil Rights at:
The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services
Office of Employee and Business Services
Bureau of Civil Rights
30 East Broad Street, 30th floor
Columbus, OH 43215
Telephone: (614) 644-2703 or toll-free 1-866-227-6353
TTY hearing impaired: 1-866-221-6700
Fax: (614) 752-6381