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1. What are the purposes of TANF?

• To assist needy families so that children can be cared for in their own homes
• To reduce the dependency of needy parents by promoting job preparation, work, and marriage
• Encourage the formation and maintenance of two-parent families

2. What are the highlights of TANF?

Work Requirements

• Single parents are required to participate in work activities for at least 30 hours per week. Two-parent families must participate in work activities 35 or 55 hours a week, depending upon circumstances
• Failure to participate in work requirements can result in a reduction or termination of benefits to the family
• States cannot penalize single parents with a child under six for failing to meet work requirements if they cannot find adequate child care

Five-year Time Limit

Families with an adult who has received federally funded assistance for a total of five years (or less at state option) are not eligible for cash aid under the TANF program.

Personal Employability Plans

• States must make an initial assessment of a recipient's skills
• States may develop personal responsibility plans for each recipient to identify the education, training, and job placement services needed to move into the workforce

Teen Parent Requirements

• Unmarried minor parents must participate in educational and training activities and live with a responsible adult or in an adult-supervised setting in order to receive assistance
• States are responsible for assisting in locating adult-supervised settings for teens who can live at home

3. Where would I go to apply for OWF?

The Job Center
1111 S Edwin C. Moses Boulevard
Dayton, OH 45422

4. How long will it take for my application to be processed?

30 days or less.

5. What do I need to bring?

Photo ID, proof of income, social security number, proof of residency, utility bills, rent receipts, and landlord statement.

6. What telephone number would I call regarding OWF?

937-225-4148

7. What are the hours of operations?

Monday, Thursday, and Friday from 7:30 to 5 pm

Tuesday and Wednesday, 7:30 to 6:30 pm

8. Who do I contact if I have a complaint?

Customer Services Office at 937-225-6164.