Child Care

"Publicly funded child care" is the care of infants, toddlers, preschool children, and school children under age thirteen by an eligible provider. Publicly funded child care is paid, wholly or in part, with federal or state funds.
PFCC benefits are available if a caretaker is participating in one or more of the following approved activities:
  (a) Paid employment on a full-time or part-time basis.
  (b) A training or education activity that prepares the caretaker for paid employment.
  (c) Requirements set forth as a result of participation in Ohio works first (OWF) or the
    supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP).

Income
The family must meet the income requirements:
   (a) Initially, a caretaker may be eligible for publicly funded child care if the family's gross monthly
    income is at or below one hundred thirty per cent (130%) of the federal poverty level (FPL).
   (b) On-going eligibility may be maintained if the family's gross monthly income is at or below 
   three hundred per cent (300%) of the FPL.
For further information on program eligibility please call 330.740.2600 extension 8795. 

Application
The application process shall be considered complete when the caretaker has submitted:
   (a) The JFS 01138 with the caretaker's name, address, signature and all information about the    
   caretaker's household completed.
   (b) Verification of citizenship or qualified alien status for children in need of care.
   (c) Verification of income for all household members pursuant to rule 5101:2-16-34 of the
   Administrative Code.
   (d) Verification of a qualifying activity for all caretakers.
   (e) The name and address of an eligible provider chosen for each child in need of care.
Applications may also be mailed to the Mahoning County Department of Job and Family Services or faxed to 330-884.6165.

Provider Program
A resident of Ohio who wishes to become a licensed type B home provider shall contact the county department of job and family services (CDJFS) in the county in which he or she resides to request a JFS 01643 "Application for Licensed Type B Home" (rev. 1/2014). For more information on this program you may contact 330-740-2600 extension 8795.