Sponsor a Family is a food, toy, and gift distribution program for low income Geauga County families.  Applications have been mailed to households with minor children who are receiving food stamp assistance through Geauga County Job and Family Services.  If you did not receive an application and would like to inquire about receiving help, please contact Sara Shininger, Community Support Coordinator, at 440-285-126

UPDATE : 3/26/2020

The Winter Crisis Program application period has been extended to May 1, 2020

The regular HEAP application period has been extended to June 1, 2020.

Those who have already received a WCP and/or HEAP benefit cannot apply.

Eligibility criteria for both programs has not been modified. 

Face to face interview is not required to apply for WCP, PIPP (Percentage of Income Payment Plan) enrollment, or regular HEAP.

Telephone interviews will be scheduled, call 440-285-1299 to request an interview.

If you are interested in enrolling in Marketplace Insurance please visit the website below for information.

The 2020 Open Enrollment Period runs November 1–December 15, 2019. This means you have six weeks to enroll in or renew a plan.

https://www.healthcare.gov/blog/prepare-for-2020-enrollment-today/

Ohio’s New State Hearings Web Portal

In Ohio, if you believe you have been mistakenly denied benefits or services for many Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) programs—or if you disagree with a decision about your case—you can ask for a hearing from the ODJFS Bureau of State Hearings.

Thanks to a new web portal called State Hearings Access to Records Electronically (SHARE), it’s now easier than ever to request a state hearing or access your state hearing information.