Human Services

The Human Services Division of Job and Family Services provides many services to those in need in Stark County. Our programs are structured to assist in providing financial stability, allowing county residents to meet their individual and family health and nutritional needs.

Here are some of the services that Human Services offers:

Ohio Works First (OWF) Cash Assistance
Food Assistance (formerly known as Food Stamps)
Medicaid
Publicly funded Child Care assistance
Supportive services such as transportation assistance

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