A customer focused, public service organization.

We are committed to: Promoting the healthy, stability and self-sufficiency of Clermont County families.

Division of Public Assistance (PA): offers a broad range of programs for adults and families. Federal and state programs are designed to provide healthcare, nutrition support, cash assistance and employment support to eligible consumers. The Division of Public Assistance is a voter registration agency.

How To File A Complaint

If you believe you have been delayed or denied services because of your race, color, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation or national origin, you may file a complaint within 180 days of the incident or treatment. For questions about how to file a complaint, call the ODJFS Bureau of Civil Rights, toll-free, at 1-866-227-6353. For more information, review the civil rights section of the ODJFS Program Enrollment and Benefit Information document.

Non-Discrimination Statements

• USDA Conducted Programs – English
• USDA Conducted Programs – Spanish

Click below for an application or apply online here. 

• Food Assistance, Cash Assistance and Medicaid – Interview required
• Food Assistance, Cash Assistance and Medicaid – Spanish – Interview required
• Child and Family Medicaid Application Only – No interview required.
• Child and Family Medicaid Application Only in Spanish (Comienzo Saludable y Familias Sanas)
• Child Care Application
• Emergency Assistance (PRC) Application – No interview required.  For families with minor children only.
• Medicaid Waiver Application – Interview required
• Help with Medicare Expenses Application  – No interview required

Change Reporting: 

• SWO Employment Verification Form
• SWO Household/Shelter/Utility Verification Form
• Applicant / Recipient Authorization for Authorized Representative
• Cash and Food Assistance Interim Report
• Request to Reapply for Cash and Food Assistance