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These resources – like the public health crisis itself – are constantly evolving and are only current as to the date of publication. This page was last updated on June 30, 2020.

For more up-to-date information on the relief programs available in Ohio, we recommend that you visit the state's Department of Health website

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Description of Program and Relief

Publicly Funded Child Care (PFCC)

PFCC offers financial assistance to eligible parents to help them with child-care costs while they engage in work, education, or job training. Ohio uses an electronic Time, Attendance and Payment system to record the time and attendance of children receiving publicly funded child care. Parents or guardians use the system to check children in and out of care, then Ohio Department of Job and Family Services issues direct deposit payments to programs to reimburse them for the time spent caring for the children.

While no specific guidance has been provided for those affected by COVID-19, individuals and families adversely impacted by COVID-19 should be eligible if they meet general eligibility requirements.

Government or Lead Agency

Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS)

Dates Available

Effective immediately

Eligibility Requirements/Restrictions

The program serves children of all ages, from infants to preschoolers to school-age children who need care before and after school. To be eligible for PFCC, the family’s income must be below 130 percent of the federal poverty level. Comprehensive list of eligibility requirements can be found at https://jfs.ohio.gov/cdc/Page4.stm.

Application Deadlines (If Applicable)

N/A

Contact for More Information

Contact ODJFS Child Care Help Desk by calling (877) 302-2347, open Monday – Friday.

List of Additional Information

For additional information or to apply, please visit:

https://jfs.ohio.gov/cdc/Page4.stm

http://jfs.ohio.gov/factsheets/ChildCareAssistance.stm


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