Family Assistance

The Hancock County Job and Family Services Family Assistance Unit is devoted to our community by providing professional and confidential services to families in financial need. We recognize our responsibility to treat each individual's problems with respect and sensitivity. We strive to build a stronger and more self-sufficient community by making individuals well equipped to improve their quality of life.

Important Links

Ohio government has made it much easier to explore eligibility for services in Ohio.  Follow this link to find out more.  You can also submit an application for cash, healing food, story or medical assistance AND to report changes to your existing case.

Online application and change reporting click here.

SafeLink Wireless is a program that provides a free cell phone and airtime each month for income-eligible customers.

Safelink Wireless Website click here.

Additional Links

Angel Food Ministries:  http://www.angelfoodministries.com

Area Agency on Aging (PSA3):  http://www.psa3.org

Century Health:  http://www.centuryhealth.net

Findlay Hope House:  http://findlayhopehouse.org

Hancock County Agency on Aging:  http://www.hancockseniors.org

Hancock County Family First Council & Help Me Grow:  http://www.ffchelpmegrow.org/cms

Hancock Metropolitan Housing Authority:  https://www.hancockmetro.com

HHWP Community Action Commission:  http://www.hhwpcac.org/index.html

Income Standards Help Sheet:  http://jfs.ohio.gov/ofam/pdf/OWF.PRC.Standards.Sheet.pdf

Ohio’s Best Rx (for prescription assistance):  http://www.ohiobestrx.org

Ohio Medicaid (for Consumers and Providers):  http://jfs.ohio.gov/OHP/index.stm

Safelink Wireless:  https://www.safelinkwireless.com/Safelink/home

United Way of Hancock County:  http://www.uwhancock.org

Interactive calendar and map that lists county locations offering free meals and food items for those in need:  http://uwhancock.org/Hunger_in_Hancock_County.php