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Ohio Head Start
Managing Agency Early Childhood Education (OH) http://education.ohio.gov/GD/
Program Description
The Head Start program (for children ages 3-5) and Early Head Start program (for pregnant women, infants and toddlers) promote school readiness for children in low-income families by providing comprehensive educational, health, nutritional, and social services. Parents play a large role in the programs, both as primary educators of their children and as participants in administering the programs locally. Both programs provide pre-literacy and literacy experiences in a multi-cultural environment. Parents are also provided social services, including assistance with childcare. Services are also available to migrant and seasonal farm worker families.
General Program Requirements

In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the state of Ohio and a parent or primary caregiver responsible for a child who is too young for public school.

In order to qualify, you must also have an annual household income (before taxes) that is below the following amounts:
Household Size* Maximum Income Level (Per Year)
1 $14,521
2 $19,669
3 $24,817
4 $29,965
5 $35,113
6 $40,261
7 $45,409
8 $50,557
*For households with more than eight people, add $5,148 per additional person.

If you do not meet these criteria, you may still qualify if you are a U.S. national, citizen or permanent resident whose financial status is low income or very low income, who is under-employed, unemployed or about to become unemployed, facing pregnancy, less than 19 years of age yourself, or the parent or primary caregiver for children under the age of 19 years. Other qualifications may apply.
Your Next Steps
The following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
The Head Start Locator provides a searchable database of Head Start programs. To apply for this program please visit the following website, which will direct you to the Head Start office nearest to you:

http://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/hslc/HeadStartOffices

Program Contact Information
Please visit the Ohio Head Start Association web site for more information: http://www.ohsai.org/
To speak with a State representative regarding Head Start call the Department of Education toll-free: 877-644-6338
For further information on the Head Start program or to locate a Head Start provider in your area, please visit: http://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/hslc/HeadStartOffices

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Festivals and Fun Times:

Ohio, Columbus
River Ridge Charity Horse Show
Dates: April 25, 2012 – April 28, 2012
Location: Ohio Expo Center
Coliseum, Gilligan Complex, Paddock
Columbus, OH
Franklin County
Description: This family-friendly event celebrates its 67th year with open and junior competitions and vendors selling riding apparel and equipment, jewelry, gift items, embroidery and more.
Event Hours: 11:30am to 7pm
Admission: Free
Parking: $5

Ohio, Chardon
Geauga County Maple Festival
Dates: April 26, 2012 – April 29, 2012
Location:
Chardon Square
Chardon, OH
Geauga County
Phone Number: 440-286-3007
Description: see how maple syrup is made; enjoy all-you-can-eat pancakes with pure Geauga County maple syrup; or treat yourself to a maple stir! Events include 2 Grand Parades, Maple Syrup Judging/Auction, Queen\’s Contest, Photo Contest, Arts & Crafts, Invitational L

Ohio, Columbus
Eric Church
Eric Church Dates: April 26, 2012 – April 26, 2012
Location: Nationwide Arena
Columbus, OH
Franklin County
Event Hours: 7:30pm

Ohio, Delaware
Mid Ohio Dressage
Dates: April 27, 2012 – April 29, 2012
Location: Delaware Fairgrounds
Coliseum and Merchants Bldgs
Delaware, OH
Delaware County
Description: Horse Show Arena on west side of fairgrounds
Event Hours: 9am

Ohio, Columbus
SkillsUSA Ohio State Championship
Dates: April 27, 2012 – April 28, 2012
Location: Ohio Expo Center
Bricker Building; Celeste Center; DiSalle Center; Lausche Building; Ohio Building; Rhodes Center; Br
Columbus, OH
Franklin County
Description: Career-technical students from across Ohio will compete in more than 75 technical skill and leadership categories at the 60th annual event
Event Hours: Friday (Noon to 5 pm), Saturday (7:30 am to Noon, awards ceremony at 2 pm)
Admission: Free

Ohio, Dayton
Ringling Brothers Barnum Bailey Circus
Ringling Brothers Circus Dates: April 28, 2012 – April 28, 2012
Location: Wright State University Nutter Center
Dayton, OH
Montgomery County
Event Hours: 11am

Ohio, Dayton
Ringling Brothers Barnum Bailey Circus
Dates: April 28, 2012 – April 28, 2012
Location: Wright State University Nutter Cente
Dayton, OH
Montgomery County
Event Hours: 3pm

Ohio, Dayton
Ringling Brothers Barnum Bailey Circus
Dates: April 28, 2012 – April 28, 2012
Location: Wright State University Nutter Center
Dayton, OH
Montgomery County
Event Hours: 7pm

Ohio, Westlake
2012 Spring Avant-Garde Art & Craft Show
Theme this Year: Avant-Garde
Dates: April 29, 2012 – April 29, 2012
Location: Wagner’s Country Inn
30855 Center Ridge Rd
Westlake, OH
Cuyahoga
Promoter: Becki Cooper
Phone Number: 440-227-8794
Description: The second show in its seasonal quarterly series, the 2012 Spring Avant-Garde Art & Craft Show will feature local handmade talent in the areas of fine arts and crafts! Over 135 artists and crafters will be selling their original handmade items in four of
Event Hours: 10:00am-5:00pm
Admission: Free
Parking: Free
Get Tickets at: http://www.avantgardeshows.com
Directions: Corner of Bradley and Center Ridge Rd.

Ohio, Dayton
Ringling Brothers Barnum Bailey Circus
Dates: April 29, 2012 – April 29, 2012
Location: Wright State University Nutter Center
Dayton, OH
Montgomery County
Event Hours: noon

Ohio, Dayton
Ringling Brothers Barnum Bailey Circus
Ringling Brothers Circus Dates: April 29, 2012 – April 29, 2012
Location: Wright State University Nutter Center
Dayton, OH
Montgomery County
Event Hours: 4pm

Ohio, McArthur
Wild Turkey Festival
Dates: May 3, 2012 – May 6, 2012
Location: Downtown
McArthur, OH
Vinton County
Phone Number: 740-596-9889
Second Phone Number: 740 591-1118
Description: come alive with food, music and fun for the whole family. Activities such as Great nightly entertainment on the sound stage, carnival rides and games, car show, quilt show, queen and baby contests. Grand parade will be Saturday, at 6:00p.m., followed by
Event Hours: Thurs. 5pm-11pm, Fri. 11am-11pm, Sat. 11am-11pm and Sun. 12 noon-5pm

Ohio, Columbus
Ohio State Rabbit Breeders Show and Sale
Dates: May 4, 2012 – May 6, 2012
Location: Ohio Expo Center
O’Neill Building
Columbus, OH
Franklin County
Phone Number: 330-345-7743
Description: largest state rabbit show in the country featuring around 12,000 rabbits. 45 different breeds will be represented with around 15 commercial and 20 private vendors present with tons of rabbit items and products for sale. Security will be present on sight.
Event Hours: Hours are 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM Saturday, and 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM Sunday
Admission: Free

Ohio, Canfield
Canfield Swap Meet
Dates: May 4, 2012 – May 6, 2012
Location: Canfield Fairgrounds
Canfield, OH
Mahoning County

Ohio, Wauseon
Ohio Girls Barrel Racing Association
Dates: May 6, 2012 – May 7, 2012
Location: Fulton County Fairgrounds
Wauseon, OH
Fulton County

Ohio, Attica
Bridal Show
Dates: May 6, 2012 – May 6, 2012
Location:
Attica, OH
Seneca County

Ohio, Toledo
Eric Church
Eric Church Dates: May 10, 2012 – May 10, 2012
Location: Huntington Center
Toledo, OH
Lucas County
Event Hours: 7:30pm

Ohio, Columbus
Ringling Brothers Barnum Bailey Circus
Ringling Brothers Circus Dates: May 11, 2012 – May 11, 2012
Location: Schottenstein Center
Columbus, OH
Franklin County
Event Hours: 7pm

Ohio, Caldwell
Gem Arama
Dates: May 12, 2012 – May 12, 2012
Location: Noble County Fairgrounds
Caldwell, OH
Noble County
Promoter: Noble County Fairboard
Event Hours: noon to 6px

Ohio, Columbus
Ringling Brothers Barnum Bailey Circus
Dates: May 12, 2012 – May 12, 2012
Location: Schottenstein Center
Columbus, OH
Franklin County
Event Hours: 11am

Ohio, Columbus
Ringling Brothers Barnum Bailey Circus
Dates: May 12, 2012 – May 12, 2012
Location: Schottenstein Center
Columbus, OH
Franklin County
Event Hours: 3pm

Ohio, Columbus
Ringling Brothers Barnum Bailey Circus
Dates: May 12, 2012 – May 12, 2012
Location: Schottenstein Center
Columbus, OH
Franklin County
Event Hours: 7pm

Ohio, Columbus
Ringling Brothers Barnum Bailey Circus
Dates: May 13, 2012 – May 13, 2012
Location: Schottenstein Center
Columbus, OH
Franklin County
Event Hours: 12:30pm

Ohio, Celina
Rib Fest
Dates: May 18, 2012 – May 19, 2012
Location:
Celina, OH
Mercer County

Ohio, Delaware
Ohio Dressage Society
Dates: May 19, 2012 – May 20, 2012
Location: Delaware Fairgrounds
Horse Show Arena on west fairgrounds
Delaware, OH
Delaware County
Description: Dressage Horse Show

Ohio, Cincinnati
Brad Paisley
Brad Paisley Dates: May 20, 2012 – May 20, 2012
Location: Riverbend Music Center
Cincinnati, OH
Hamilton County
Event Hours: 7pm

Ohio, New Straitsville
Moonshine Festival
Dates: May 24, 2012 – May 28, 2012
Location:
New Straitsville, OH
Perry County
Phone Number: 740-394-2838
Description: festival features a variety of events including a working Moonshine Still Display, local history museum, flea market vendors, moonshine burgers, moonshine pie, moonshine doggies,

Ohio, Washington C.H
Demo Derby
Dates: May 26, 2012 – May 27, 2012
Location: Fayette County Fairgrounds
Washington C.H, OH
Fayette County

Ohio, Utica
Utica Old Fashioned Ice Cream Festival
Dates: May 26, 2012 – May 28, 2012
Location: Energy Cooperative and Velvet Ice Cream Co
1 mile south of Utica on St Rt 13
Utica, OH
Licking County
Phone Number: 740-892-4272
Description: Over 80 artisans from Ohio and other states exhibit handcrafted items. Pony rides, antique gas engines, sheep herding by border collies, car show on Sunday, motorcycle show on Monday and magic show all three days. Contests including ice cream eating, ball
Event Hours: Grand parade is on Saturday at 11:00a.m. Hours: Sat. 9am-8pm; Sun. 10am-8pm; Mon. 10am-6pm
Admission: Admission $5.00 per car

Ohio, Delaware
Showtime Horse Show
Dates: May 27, 2012 – May 29, 2012
Location: Delaware Fairgrounds
Horse Show Arena on west fairgrounds
Delaware, OH
Delaware County

Ohio, Williamsport
Deercreek Dam Days Festival
Dates: May 30, 2012 – June 2, 2012
Location:
Williamsport, OH
Pickaway County
Phone Number: 740-207-7001
Description: four delightful days of family fun, with a super midway, arts, crafts, flea market, rides and games for all ages, and lots of good food, all with moderate prices. Ride specials every day. Three big parades

Ohio, Cincinnati
Lady Antebellum with Darius Rucker
Darius Rucker Dates: May 31, 2012 – May 31, 2012
Location: Riverbend Music Center
Cincinnati, OH
Hamilton County
Event Hours: 7pm

Ohio, Cuyahoga Falls
Lady Antebellum:
Lady Antebellum Dates: June 1, 2012 – June 1, 2012
Location: Blossom Music Center
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Summit County
Event Hours: 7pm

Ohio, Newark
Newark Strawberry Festival
Dates: June 1, 2012 – June 3, 2012
Location:
Courthouse Square
Newark, OH
Licking County
Phone Number: (740)345-6910
Description: largest event held each year in Licking County. Rides, games, crafts, food, and great entertainment provide the whole family with lots of exciting things to see and do. Be sure to try our world famous Strawberry Shortcake served with delicious Velvet ic

Ohio, Pomeroy
The Gold Wings and Ribs Fest
Dates: June 1, 2012 – June 2, 2012
Location: Main Street
Pomeroy, OH
Meigs County

Ohio, Troy
Strawberry Festival
Theme this Year: Mardi Gras Berries
Dates: June 2, 2012 – June 3, 2012
Location:
Troy, OH
Miami County
Phone Number: 937-339-7714

Ohio, Cleveland
Red Hot Chili Peppers
image Dates: June 2, 2012 – June 2, 2012
Location: Quicken Loans Arena
Cleveland, OH
Cuyahoga County
Event Hours: 8pm

Ohio, Columbus
Red Hot Chili Peppers
Dates: June 4, 2012 – June 4, 2012
Location: Schottenstein Center
Columbus, OH
Franklin County
Event Hours: 7:30pm

Ohio, Cincinnati
Red Hot Chili Peppers
Dates: June 6, 2012 – June 6, 2012
Location: U.S. Bank Arena
Cincinnati, OH
Hamilton County
Event Hours: 7:30pm

Ohio, Coshocton
Frontier Power Hot Air Balloon Festival
Dates: June 8, 2012 – June 12, 2012
Location: Coshocton Fairgrounds
401 Main Street
Coshocton, OH
Coshocton County
Phone Number: 740-622-5411
Description: This is the longest running balloon festival in Ohio, with over 25 hot air balloons filling the skies. Musical entertainment, festive foods, and crafters are just a few of the items lined up at this annual festival. Not to mention the balloons
Admission: Free
Parking: Free

Ohio, Wilmington
Banana Split Festival
Dates: June 8, 2012 – June 9, 2012
Location:
Wilmington, OH
Clinton County
Phone Number: 877-428-4748
Description: festival features 50�s and 60�s collectibles, arts and crafts, games, great food, old time rock & roll music, and lots of fun for the entire family to enjoy. From poodle skirts to hula-hoops, we have it all, including a huge car show featuring muscle cars

Ohio, Springfield
Walneck Motorcycle Swap
Dates: June 10, 2012 – June 10, 2012
Location: Clark County Fairgrounds
Mercantile Building
Springfield, OH
Clark County
Description: Meet Need parts for that project bike in the garage? This is the show to find them.
Event Hours: starts 8am

Ohio, Dennison
Dennison Railroad Festival
Dates: June 12, 2012 – June 17, 2012
Location:
Center Street
Dennison, OH
Tuscarawas County
Phone Number: 740-922-4738
Description: held around our gazebo and Historic Railroad Depot Museum. Five fun filled days of great amusement rides (Bates Brothers), food, games, activities, train exhibit and two stages of constant entertainment for all ages. The Historic Depot Museum will have ex
Event Hours: Grand parade held Saturday at 5:00 p.m. Car show held Sunday at noon

Ohio, Columbus
Miranda Lambert with Jerrod Niemann
Miranda Lambert Dates: June 14, 2012 – June 14, 2012
Location: Nationwide Arena
Columbus, OH
Franklin County
Event Hours: 7:30pm

Ohio, Logan
Washboard Music Festival
Dates: June 14, 2012 – June 16, 2012
Location:
14 Gallagher Avenue
Logan, OH
Hocking County
Phone Number: 740-380-3828
Description: celebrates the enduring role the washboard has had on music styles from jazz to jug band to zydeco. There is wholesome entertainment for the whole family, including up to 45 musicians providing non-stop, free entertainment. Columbus Washboard Company offe
Event Hours: Thursday 5pm-9pm; Friday Noon-11pm; Saturday Noon-11pm

Ohio, Cuyahoga Falls
Brad Paisley w/The Band Perry
Brad Paisley Dates: June 15, 2012 – June 15, 2012
Location: Blossom Music Center
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Summit County
Event Hours: 8pm

Ohio, Vermilion
Festival of the Fish
Dates: June 15, 2012 – June 17, 2012
Location:
Vermilion, OH
Erie County
Phone Number: 440-967-4477
Description: daily entertainment, kid games, food & craft booth
Event Hours: parade on Sunday, June 17th at 12:30 p.m.

Ohio, Avon
Avon Heritage Duct Tape Festival
Dates: June 15, 2012 – June 17, 2012
Location:
Avon, OH
Lorain County
Description: event celebrates duct tape, its enthusiasts and its wacky and fun uses. The festival also honors the history and heritage of the city that is proclaimed the,Duct Tape Capital, of the world, the home of Duck brand duct tape. From sculptures and fashion to

Ohio, Circleville
Pickaway County Fair
Dates: June 16, 2012 – June 23, 2012
Location: Pickaway County Fairgrounds
415 Lancaster Pike
Circleville, OH
Pickaway
Promoter: Lynn James
Phone Number: 740-474-2085
Description: The Pickaway County fair located at Circleville, Ohio has everything from livestock, fine arts, commercial exhibits, games, flower and baking displays. One admission price gets you into the fairgrounds and the grandstand events.
Grandstand Entertainment: Grandstand events are combine derby, tractor and truck pulls.
Parking: Parking is free.
Directions: Please refer to our website.
Carnival Carnival
Monday through Saturday, 1:00pm – 11:00pm
Included
Demolition Derby
MotoCross American Motosports, LLC
Rodeo Triple H Rodeo

Ohio, Ottawa
Putnam County Fair
Theme this Year: Look Back in time during ’09
Dates: June 18, 2012 – June 23, 2012
Location:
1490 E Second Street
Ottawa, OH
Putnam County
Phone Number: 419-523-4628
Admission: General Admission Gate price is $5.00. 12 and under are free. Carload Night is Thursday. Bring a carload in for $20.00 5pm till closing

Ohio, Brunswick
Brunswick Old Fashioned Days
Theme this Year: Old Fashioned Days 2012
Dates: June 20, 2012 – June 24, 2012
Location: Brunswick High School Campus
Brunswick, OH
Medina County
Phone Number: 330-220-1111
Description: all genres of live musical acts and entertainment

Ohio, London
London Strawberry Festival
Dates: June 21, 2012 – June 23, 2012
Location:
St. Rt. 56 & St. Rt. 42 (Downtown)
London, OH
Madison County
Phone Number: 740 857-1417
Description: We feature a wide variety of strawberry foods. Enjoy our delicious strawberry shortcake. Rides, games, Wednesday and Saturday parades, free kids contests, art, food, baking contests, kiddie tractor pull, Bicycle Tour, Baby, Little, Young, Junior, and Miss
Grandstand Entertainment: Free nightly entertainment on the Time-Warner Main Stage

Ohio, Newcomerstown
Cy Young Days
Dates: June 22, 2012 – June 24, 2012
Location:
Newcomerstown, OH
Tuscarawas County
Description: held annually the 4th week of June, in downtown Newcomerstown. The Festival honors Cy Young and the game of baseball, which he loved. A portion of the proceeds from the festival helps support the local Cy Young youth league. Each year we have a former Cy

Ohio, Cincinnati
Rascal Flatts with Little Big Town
Rascal Flatts Dates: June 22, 2012 – June 22, 2012
Location: Riverbend Music Center
Cincinnati, OH
Hamilton County
Event Hours: 7:30pm

Ohio, Wellington
Scottish Games
Dates: June 22, 2012 – June 25, 2012
Location: Lorain County Fairgrounds
Wellington, OH
Lorain County

Ohio, Garrettsville
Garrettsville SummerFest
Dates: June 23, 2012 – June 24, 2012
Location: Downtown
St Rte 82 & 88
Garrettsville, OH
Portage County
Phone Number: 330-524-2646
Description: 3 Stages of Entertainment, Fireworks, Ohio’s Largest Tractor Parade, Canoe Races on Silver Creek, $20,000/Car Raffle, Grand Parade, Garrettsville Idol emceed by Big Chuck & Lil’ John, St. Ambrose Church Chicken Fest, Parade of Canoes, Car & Bike Show

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Ohio Food Assistance Program
Managing Agency Ohio

http://ohio.gov/

Program Description
The Ohio Food Assistance Program (Federally known as Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, SNAP) is
designed to raise nutritional levels, to expand buying power, and to safeguard the health and well being of
individuals in low-income households in Ohio. A household may consist of an individual or a group of
individuals who live together and usually purchase, prepare, and eat their food together.

General Program Requirements
You may qualify for benefits if your household’s gross monthly income is at or under 130 percent of the Federal
poverty guidelines. Some households may qualify if they have income over the limit if someone in the household
is elderly or disabled. If your household’s income is under the limit, or if the limit does not apply, we then review
your household expenses to determine your monthly benefit amount. The expenses we review include such
things as rent or mortgage costs, gas, electric, water, sewer, phone, medical expenses, and payments for child
support and child care. In determining whether you qualify, we will also look at the number of people in your
household who purchase and prepare food together. In special situations, resources such as cash, savings and
stocks also are considered when determining whether a person is eligible. To have 130 percent of the federal
poverty guidelines means your annual household income must be less than $14,079 if one person lives in the
household; $18,941 if two people live in the household; $23,803 if three people live in the household; $28,665 if
four people live in the household; $33,527 if five people live in the household; $38,389 if six people live in the
household; $43,251 if seven people live in the household; or $48,113 if eight people live in the household. For
larger households, add $4,862 for each additional person in the home.

Your Next Steps
The following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.

Application Process
Contact your local SNAP administering agency to apply for this program:

http://jfs.ohio.gov/county/cntydir.stm

Program Contact Information
To learn more information about Ohio SNAP, please visit:

http://jfs.ohio.gov/ofam/foodstamps.stm

You can speak with a representative at the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services regarding the program
by calling:

614-466-6282
A useful fact sheet (pdf) describing the program can be found at:

http://jfs.ohio.gov/families/food/index.stm

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NCRRC is one of six Regional Resource Centers funded by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education Programs. The Centers help state education agencies improve education programs, practices and policies that impact infants, toddlers, children and youth with disabilities and their families. Find resources for parents and educators in your state.

For more information visit this link: http://www.disability.gov/state/ohio/education

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Program Description
The Special Milk Program (SMP) provides milk to children in schools and childcare institutions who do not participate in other
Federal meal service programs. The program reimburses schools for the milk they serve. Schools in the National School Lunch or
School Breakfast Programs may also participate in SMP to provide milk to children in half-day pre-kindergarten and kindergarten
programs where children do not have access to the school meal programs.

General Program Requirements
Any child in a school or institution that participates in the Special Milk Program can get milk. Schools may elect to offer free milk to
low-income children. In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the state of Ohio, your household’s annual
income before taxes must not exceed $20,036 if one person lives in the household; $26,955 if two people live in the household;
$33,874 if three people live in the household; $40,793 if four people live in the household; $47,712 if five people live in the household;
$54,631 if six people live in the household; $61,550 if seven people live in the household; and $68,469 if eight people live in the
household. For larger households, add $6,919 for each additional person in the home.

Your Next Steps
The following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.

Application Process
To apply for the Special Milk program, directly contact your child?s school, camp, or child care institution to find out if it participates
in the Special Milk Program.

The Federal agency Child Nutrition Programs manages this program and provides state contact information here:

http://www.fns.usda.gov/cnd/Contacts/StateDirectory.htm

Program Contact Information
To learn more about the Ohio Special Milk program, please visit:

http://education.ohio.gov/GD/DocumentManagement/DocumentDownload.aspx?DocumentID=90045

For more information regarding the Ohio Special Milk Program, please call the Department of Education-Office of Child and Nutrition
Services office at:

614-466-2945
You may also contact your local school district if you have other inquiries regarding the program.

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Directory of fitness and recreational activities and programs in the Greater Cincinnati area for people with developmental disabilities, their families and friends.

For more information visit this link: http://www.disability.gov/state/ohio/community_life

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Program Description
Unemployment Insurance is an employer-paid insurance program that helps workers who are unemployed through no fault of their
own. It provides temporary financial help to qualified individuals based on their previous earnings, while they are looking for other
work. The Bureau of Unemployment Compensation (UC) Benefits is responsible for the development of policies and procedures for
the statewide administration of the UC Benefits Program. Employer taxes and reimbursements support the Unemployment Trust
Fund. Employers cannot deduct any money from employees’ paychecks to pay for this program. The program has two main
objectives:

1.To provide temporary and partial wage replacement to involuntarily unemployed workers who were recently employed; and
2.To help stabilize the economy during recessions.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must have worked in Ohio during the past 12 to 18 months and have earned at least a
minimum amount of wages as determined by our guidelines. You must also be able, available and actively seeking work for each
week that you are collecting benefits.

Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
To apply for UC Benefits, an unemployed worker can call toll-free 1-877-644-6562, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.,
Monday through Friday (except holidays).

For more information, access the telephone registration website at:

http://jfs.ohio.gov/ouc/telephoneregister.pdf

Program Contact Information
For more information on the Ohio Office of Unemployment Compensation, visit our website at:

http://jfs.ohio.gov/ouc/

Managing Agency
Ohio Bureau of UC Benefits

http://jfs.ohio.gov/ouc/ucben/who.stm

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The Cleveland Orchestra
Under the leadership of Music Director Franz Welser-Möst, The Cleveland Orchestra has become one of the most sought-after
performing ensembles in the world. In concerts at its winter home at the stunning Severance Hall and at each summer’s Blossom
Festival, in residencies from Miami to Vienna, and on tour around the world, The Cleveland Orchestra sets standards of artistic
excellence, creative programming and community engagement.

Columbus Symphony Orchestra
Founded in 1951, the Columbus Symphony is the only full-time professional symphony in central Ohio. Through an array of
innovative artistic, educational, and community outreach programming, the Columbus Symphony is reaching a growing and diverse
audience with great music. In this, its 58th season, the Columbus Symphony will share great music with over a quarter million
people in central Ohio through concerts, radio broadcasts and special programming. Search through the Columbus Symphony’s
Calendar of Events for upcoming concerts.

Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra
Recipient of the prestigious 2009 Scripps-Corbett Award, the Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra has grown in size and scope to become
one of the cultural cornerstones of the Greater Cincinnati area over the past 35 years. The artistic goal of the Chamber Orchestra is
to perform music that is not generally heard when attending concerts presented by a large symphony orchestra, and thereby offer a
unique musical experience to the listener.

For more information on fun Ohio getaways, follow us on Twitter @DiscoverOhio or become a fan of the Ohio Tourism Division on
Facebook at www.facebook.com/discoverohio.

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The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) is a Federally funded program administered by the Ohio Department of Development,
Office of Community Service (OCS). It is designed to help eligible low-income Ohioans meet the high costs of home heating. HEAP
provides a one-time payment for PUCO regulated utility customers for the winter heating season. Vouchers are issued to non-
regulated utility customers, master-metered and other applicants who do not have a utility bill in their name.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of Ohio, you must need financial assistance for home
energy costs and your household’s annual income before taxes must not exceed $21,660 if one person lives in the household;
$29,140 if two people live in the household; $36,620 if three people live in the household; $44,100 if four people live in the household;
$51,580 if five people live in the household; $59,060 if six people live in the household; $66,540 if seven people live in the household;
and $74,020 if eight people live in the household. For larger households, add $7,480 for each additional person in the home.

Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
For more information, see the Program Contact Information below.

Program Contact Information
To learn more information about Ohio HEAP, visit:

http://www.odod.state.oh.us/cdd/ocs/regheap.htm

Call HEAP toll-free during regular business hours (8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.) Monday through Friday at:
800-282-0880

For the hearing-impaired with a telecommunication device for the deaf (TTD), call toll-free at:
800-686-1557

Managing Agency
Ohio

http://ohio.gov/

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Program Description
The School Breakfast Program provides funding that makes it possible for schools to offer a nutritious breakfast to students each
day. Similarly, the goal of the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) is to protect the health and well-being of the nation’s children by
providing nutritious school meals every day. NSLP provides funding that makes it possible for schools to offer a nutritious school
lunch. Schools receive Federal funds for each breakfast and lunch served, provided that the meal meets established nutrition
standards.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of Ohio and a parent or primary caregiver responsible
for a child(ren) who attends school (high school or under). Those who qualify must also have an annual household income before
taxes that must not exceed $26,955 if two people live in the household; $33,874 if three people live in the household; $40,793 if four
people live in the household; $47,712 if five people live in the household; $54,631 if six people live in the household; $61,550 if seven
people live in the household; $68,469 if eight people live in the household; and $75,388 if more than eight people live in the household.
For larger households, add $6,919 for each additional person in the home.

Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
To apply for free or reduced price meals, contact your child’s school. A listing of your state’s schools can be found here:

http://www.ode.state.oh.us/GD/Templates/Pages/ODE/ODEPrimary.aspx?page=2&TopicRelationID=661

Program Contact Information
Please visit the Ohio Office of Child Nutrition Services web site to learn more about the programs:

http://www.ode.state.oh.us/GD/Templates/Pages/ODE/ODEPrimary.aspx?Page=2&To…

If you would like to speak with a State representative regarding the programs, you can call the Office of the Child Nutrition Services
at:
614-466-2945

You can also contact your child’s school to find out what meals are served and how to apply for free or reduced price school meals.

Managing Agency
Ohio

http://ohio.gov/

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Program Description
Ohio Healthy Start provides free or low-cost health insurance for families with children and pregnant women. This program is
designed to provide increased access to health coverage for children in families with income too high to qualify for Medicaid but too
low to afford private coverage.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of Ohio, under 19 years of age, not covered by health insurance
(including Medicaid), a US national, citizen, legal alien, or permanent resident, or pregnant, and you must have an annual household
income before taxes of less than $29,140 if two people live in the household; $36,620 if three people live in the household; $44,100 if
four people live in the household; $51,580 if five people live in the household; $59,060 if six people live in the household; $66,540 if
seven people live in the household; $74,020 if eight people live in the household; and $81,496 if more than eight people live in the
household. For larger households, add $7,480 for each additional person in the home. Depending on your income level, you may have
to pay a premium for coverage. Please see this state’s program information for details.

Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process

When applying for Healthy Start, proof of income, pregnancy, citizenship (if not a U.S. citizen) and other health insurance is required.
No face-to-face interview is necessary.

By calling the Consumer Hotline at 1-800-324-8680, hotline staff can provide general information or offer assistance in filling out the
application. The hotline is staffed seven days a week. Families can also find applications at their local office of job & family services.

Families can apply for Healthy Start by downloading and filling out the Combined Programs Application (CPA) – JFS Form #07216:

http://www.jfs.ohio.gov/ohp/consumers/Application.stm

Program Contact Information
Families may receive further information by visiting our website at:

http://www.jfs.ohio.gov/ohp/consumers/HealthyStart.stm

Managing Agency
Ohio

http://ohio.gov/

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Program Description
WIC helps income eligible pregnant and breastfeeding women, women who recently had a baby, infants, and children who are at
health risk due to inadequate nutrition. The program improves pregnancy outcomes by providing or referring to support services
necessary for full-term pregnancies; reduces infant mortality by reducing the incidence of low birth weight (infants under 5 ½ pounds
are at greater risk of breathing problems, brain injuries, and physical abnormalities) and provides infants and children with a healthy
start in life by improving poor or inadequate diets. The Ohio WIC program is administered by the Ohio Department of Health.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of Ohio, pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum
woman, infant or child up to 5 years of age and: (1) are individually determined by a health professional to be at nutrition risk; and, (2)
meet an income standard, or are determined automatically income eligible. A person who participates or has family members who
participate in certain other benefit programs, such as the Food Stamp Program, Medicaid or Temporary Assistance for Needy
Families, automatically meets the income eligibility requirement.

Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
To apply, set up an appointment at the WIC clinic closest to you:

http://www.odh.ohio.gov/ASSETS/046B9B8112104A73A2ADFB940857E1E4/wicclinicdir.PDF

Program Contact Information
Please see the following Web Site for the income standard or maximum income limit for WIC eligibility:

http://www.fns.usda.gov/wic/howtoapply/incomeguidelines.htm

For more information on Ohio WIC, visit their website at:

http://www.odh.ohio.gov/odhPrograms/ns/wicn/wic1.aspx

If you have questions about the program call the Ohio Department of Health at:
614-644-8006

Or send an email to:
OHWIC@gw.odh.state.oh.us

Managing Agency
Department of Health (OH)

http://www.odh.ohio.gov/

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The Ohio’s Home Weatherization Assistance Program is a Federally funded, low-income residential energy efficiency program. The
program reduces low-income households’ energy use, thus creating more affordable housing for those in most need. Services
include attic, wall and basement insulation; blower door guided air leakage reduction; heating system repairs or replacements; and
health and safety testing and inspections. All measures are provided based on an on-site energy audit and on cost effective
guidelines developed using the NEAT computerized energy audit. Individualized client education is an important component of the
program.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of Ohio, your household’s annual income before taxes
must not exceed $21,600 if one person lives in the household; $29,140 if two people live in the household; $36,620 if three people live
in the household; $44,100 if four people live in the household; $51,580 if five people live in the household; $59,060 if six people live in
the household; $66,540 if seven people live in the household; $74,020 if eight people live in the household; and $81,500 if more than
eight people live in the household. For larger households, add $7,480 for each additional person in the home. Depending on your
income level, you may have to pay a premium for coverage. Please see this state’s program information for details.

Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
An application for this program can be printed from the website listed below. Please complete and mail the application with the
required documents to the address listed on the bottom of page 2 and mark Box 4 for the Weatherization program:

http://development.ohio.gov/cms/uploadedfiles/Development.ohio.gov/Div…

Program Contact Information
For more information, please visit the Ohio Home Weatherization Assistance Program at:

http://www.development.ohio.gov/cdd/ocs/hwap.htm

For additional inquiries, please contact the Office of Community Services at:
1-800-282-0880

Or e-mail at:
energyhelp@development.ohio.gov

Managing Agency
Ohio

http://ohio.gov/

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Program Description
Ohio Works First (OWF) is the financial assistance portion of Ohio’s Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) program. OWF
was established to provide time-limited assistance to eligible families. OWF provides cash benefits to eligible, needy families for up
to 36 months. After 36 months, a family cannot receive additional cash assistance unless the County Department of Job and Family
Services (CDJFS) approves an extension of benefits. There are two kinds of extensions, hardship; and good cause. A family can
receive a hardship extension any time after the 36-month time limit has ended. A family can only receive a good cause extension
after a 24-month waiting period following the 36-month limit. Each CDJFS sets its own policies for hardship and good cause
extensions. The emphasis of OWF is self-sufficiency, personal responsibility and employment.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of Ohio, either pregnant or responsible for a child under 19 years
of age, a US national, citizen, legal alien, or permanent resident, have low or very low income, and be either under-employed
(working for very low wages), unemployed or about to become unemployed.

Application Process
For more information, see the Program Contact Information below.

Program Contact Information
To phone the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) about Ohio Works First, please call:
614-466-6282

TTY/TDD users can call:
614-752-3951

Or contact your local ODJFS county office to speak with a customer service representative:

http://jfs.ohio.gov/workforce/jobseekers/onestopmap.stm

Managing Agency
Ohio

http://ohio.gov/

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