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Skip to main content (Press Enter) -- Contact Us -- Toggle navigation Public Assistance Public Assistance How Do I Apply? Program Services Aged, Blind, and Disabled Medicaid (ABD) Cash Assistance Child Care Assistance Family Medicaid Food Assistance Fraud Investigations/Benefit Recovery Unit Medicaid: Non-Emergency Transportation OhioMeansJobs of Clermont County Prevention, Retention & Contingency (PRC) Register to Vote How Do I Apply? There are several different application processes based on the program(s) for which you want to apply. Please visit this page to apply for these different programs. Register to Vote Citizens may register to vote at the Clermont County Department of Job and Family Services in the Office of Public Assistance. We are a full service agency who will provide registration assistance upon request. All registrations provided to this agency will be delivered to the Clermont County Board of Elections within 5 working days. OhioMeansJobs of Clermont County OhioMeansJobs of Clermont County offers a variety of services and resources for businesses and individuals. Individual Services/Workforce | Innovation and Opportunity Act | Business Services | Computer Training | Current Initiatives | Job Readiness Program | Youth Services LEGAL NOTICE There will be a public hearing for residents of Clermont County in regards to the use of Title XX Funds for social services to include restoring, maintaining or improving their capabilities for self-support, self-care, independent living and for strengthening family life. The Hearing will be conducted at the Clermont Family Support Center Building, Room 202, 2400 Clermont Center Drive, Batavia, Ohio 45103, on Tuesday, May 18, 2021, at 8:30 AM. The public is invited to attend and offer testimony on how to use Title XX Funds for Social Services in Clermont County. It is requested that written testimony accompany the participant’s verbal presentation. Members of the public are invited to submit written comments and recommendations to Karen Myers, Fiscal Manager, Clermont County Department of Job & Family Services, 2400 Clermont Center Drive, Suite 106, Batavia, Ohio 45103. Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERA) (Link) – Ohioans can receive assistance with rent, mortgage, or utilities from the state of Ohio through their local Community Action Agency (CAA). For more information contact: Service Area: Clermont County Clermont County Community Services 3003 Hospital Drive Batavia, Ohio 45103 Phone: (513) 732-2277 or E-mail: support@cccsi.org to request an application SNAP Online Food Purchasing Now Available in Ohio Ohioans who are eligible for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) can now use their Ohio Direction cards to purchase food online through Walmart and Amazon, the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) announced today. “We know many Ohioans are struggling and that food purchasing has been a challenge for many, especially older Ohioans and those with limited access to transportation,” said ODJFS Director Kimberly Hall. “We hope online purchasing gives individuals more options and makes it easier for them to both stay safe and eat nutritiously.” Previously, Ohio SNAP recipients could order groceries online at Giant Eagle, Walmart and some Kroger stores, but they had to pay inside the stores or at curbside. After receiving federal approval, ODJFS successfully tested online purchasing with Walmart and Amazon. While Ohio SNAP recipients can order food online from a variety of retailers, only Walmart and Amazon allow online purchasing with EBT cards. Individuals may choose to have groceries delivered, but federal rules still prohibit using SNAP benefits to pay for any delivery charges. Individuals may qualify for SNAP if their household’s gross monthly income is at or under 130% of the federal poverty guidelines. Ohioans can apply at benefits.ohio.gov . Benefits can be used to buy most food products, with the exception of alcoholic beverages, vitamins and/or medicines, and hot food made to be eaten immediately, including prepared food from grocery stores and restaurants. ODJFS has provided additional assistance to SNAP recipients during the pandemic: Began issuing Pandemic EBT benefits for children who normally receive free or reduced price meals at school. Issued supplemental SNAP payments to qualifying households in March, April and May and is preparing to issue them again in June. Waived administrative verifications normally required at food banks, to streamline the process and limit person-to-person contact. Extended SNAP recertification periods for March, April, May and June by six months. May 15, 2020 Clermont County announces changes due to COVID-19 January 25, 2021 Our lobby is open from 8am to 4pm and we are following the Responsible Protocols for Getting Ohio Back to Work. Our staff will be wearing face coverings and we are also asking customers to follow the same guideline. We ask that you continue to use our Dropbox for documents submitted and to continue to make contact with the agency via phone, fax, or email. Our email address is clermontcasebank3@jfs.ohio.gov , our switchboard number is 513-732-7111, and our fax is 513-732-7216. You may apply for MEDICAL benefits by calling 1-844-640-6446 from 8am to 3pm Monday to Friday. We must limit the number of lobby patrons we can accept at one time to eight customers. If there are greater than eight customers you will be asked to wait in your vehicle. Public Assistance (Cash Assistance, Medicaid, SNAP, Child Care) – 513-732-7111 To Apply by phone – Medicaid – 1-844-640-6446 (8am to 3pm) Children’s Protective Services – 513-732-7173 Ohio Means Jobs Clermont – 513-943-3000 Child Support Enforcement – 513-732-7248 Unemployment – http://unemployment.ohio.gov ; 1-877-644-6562; PIN RESET: 1-866-962-4064 Food & Clothing Resources Food pantries, hot meals, clothing – Clermont County Amelia United Methodist Church 19 E Main Street #1943 | Amelia, OH 45102 | 513.753.6770 Current Hours: Mon – Wed – 11am – 1pm Website: http://www.ameliaumc.org Services: food pantry Service Area: Clermont County Amelia Inter Parish Ministry 1075 W Ohio Pike, on K of C Drive | Cincinnati, OH 45245 | 513.561-3932 Current Hours: 10am – 12Noon; Amelia – Thurs and Fri – 10am – 12Noon Website: http://www.interparish.org Services: food pantry Service Area: Clermont County Bethel Ministerial Association 211 East Plane Street | Bethel, OH 45106 | 513.734.4357 Current Hours: Call for appt. Services: food pantry, vouchers, gas cards, and electric Service Area: Bethel / Tate residents only Bethel United Methodist Church 402 W. Plane Street | Bethel, OH 45106 | 513.734.7201 Current Hours: Call for hours of operation Website: http://www.bumcinfo.org Services: food pantry Service Area: Bethel residents only Catholic Charities of SW Ohio 100 E. 8th Street | Cincinnati, OH 45202 | 513.241.7745 Current Hours: Call for hours of operation Website: http://www.ccswoh.org Services: Emergency assistance, rent assistance programs, mental health services, services for the elderly, food bank, home repairs, auto repairs, utility assistance Service Area: Hamilton County, Clermont County , Brown County, Adams County, Highland County, Warren County, Clinton County Christian Help Center 247 E. Main Street | Batavia, OH 45103 | 513.735.9400 Current Hours: Tues, Thurs – 11am – 3:30pm Website: http://www.christian-help-center.com Services: Soup kitchen, food pantry, clothing, rent and/or utilities assistance, personal care items, baby items, financial assistance for auto repair, prescriptions, and gas Service Area: Clermont County, Hamilton County, Brown County, Adams County City Gospel Mission 247 E. Main Street | Batavia, OH 45103 | 513.241.5525 | 513.381.SAFE (shelter stay) Current Hours: 24hrs – 7days a week (Shelter stay require an appt. call number listed) Website: http://www.citygospelmission.org Services: food pantry, clothing, Service Area: Clermont Coun...