Ohio Works First (OWF) is a time limited cash assistance program designed to help meet the financial needs of eligible children and their parents. All customers of cash benefits under OWF can also receive health care under the Medicaid program. Program components also include:

• Assessment of current levels of educational skills and employment history.
• The development of a customized educational/ employment plan for achieving self-sufficiency.
• Case Manager assisting with determination of best program activities for individual's goals for finding employment.