Assistance also is available for working persons and people in training programs or educational activities who meet financial eligibility standards other than the guaranteed assistance programs. This program accepts eligible participants as long as funds are available.
How does someone apply?
If an individual receives OWF, s/he should
ask the Workforce Development Worker for an application.
If an individual does not receive OWF, s/he should call (740)670-8827 or (740) 670-8826 or walk in Monday through Friday, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. (LCDJFS is located at 74 South Second Street, Newark, OH).
Our eligibility specialist will ask a number of questions to determine eligibility and will mail or provide a packet of information and instructions to be completed and submitted. The more complete the information, the sooner we can assist in paying for child care.
Does an eligible family pay any
costs?
Yes, the eligible family will have to
pay for a portion of child care costs based on gross income. The
co-payment
goes directly to the child care provider, and the agency pays the
difference.
Who can provide child care?
Our agency certifies Type B in-home
providers
and contracts with licensed child care, preschool and after school
programs.
Care is available for all shifts. We can only pay for care that is
provided
by someone with whom we contract. We will gladly assist families in
choosing
an appropriate provider, but the final choice rests with the family. We
provide helpful information to assist in the decision-making process.
If you are interested in becoming a
certified
child care provider with LCDJFS, call (740) 670-8742.
At the Licking County Department of Job & Family Services, we understand that simply getting a job does not mean that all of your financial needs are being met. If you have a job, it may be that your employer doesn’t offer health benefits. We understand that. If you need a health insurance plan for your children, or are pregnant and need prenatal care, you should apply for the Healthy Start program.
By enrolling in Healthy Start, you’ll ensure that your kids get the medical care they need from birth up to 19 years of age. You may qualify for Healthy Start, even if you already have some health insurance coverage. So if your children’s or family's medical expenses prevent you from meeting your family’s basic needs, you owe it to them to check out Healthy Start.
It’s simple to apply.
Just stop by the Licking County
Department of Job & Family Services at 74 South Second Street in
downtown
Newark or call (740) 670-8875. We’re open Monday through Friday from 7
a.m. to 5 p.m., except Tuesday, when we open at 9 a.m. instead. Tell
our
receptionist that you’re there to ask about Healthy Start. You may also
apply at Family Health Services of East Central Ohio or at Women,
Infants,
and Children (WIC) services. Or, download the necessary forms by clicking
here.
An interview isn’t necessary.
You will be asked to fill out some forms.
These forms are only a few pages long. The information you
provide
on these forms will help us determine if you are eligible to
participate
in Healthy Start. However, a detailed interview is not necessary.
You may complete the application forms and mail them back to the LCDJFS.
Other resources don’t count.
You don’t need to worry that personal
possessions will count against you, either. For instance, we know you
need
a car to get to work, and being able to afford a car doesn’t
necessarily
mean that you can afford to pay your prenatal care or your children’s
health
care bills, too. And you may qualify even if you already have some
health
insurance coverage.
Eligibility for Healthy Start, is based
upon family size and gross income up to 200% of the federal poverty
level.
For example, children in a family of four with an annual income of
approximately
$36,504 may qualify for Medicaid benefits under the Healthy
Start,
Healthy Families program. For families with health
insurance
that covers physician services and hospital in patient care the
eligibility level is 150% of the Federal Poverty Level. For a
family
of 4 this would be $38,700/year. Click here to
view eligibility guidelines.
For the entire family (parents & children) to qualify for health coverage, a family's monthly income must be within the Healthy Families income requirements (100% of Federal Poverty Level). A portion of certain monthly expenses (i.e. child care, child support) are not counted as a part of monthly income. For a family of 4 the income cap would be $19,356/year.
Healthy Families offers quality health
coverage to families who meet certain income guidelines, this coverage
includes: doctor visits, hospital care, prescriptions, immunizations,
prenatal
care, vision, dental, substance abuse and mental health services and
much
more!
Regardless of past experiences, each
pregnancy
is different and requires early and special care. If you are
not receiving care from an obstetrician,
physician, or prenatal clinic, and are Medicaid-eligible, the New
Arrivals
coordinator can provide you with a list of local physicians and clinics.
Other services available through the New Arrivals program include: