Ohio Department of Job & Family Services (ODJFS): Ohio Refugee Services Program

Ohio services and benefits created to help those legally defined as refugees, asylees, Cuban/Haitian entrants, foreign-born victims of human trafficking, or secondary migrants. Services include health screenings, cash assistance, employability services, school integration services, and support services for refugees age 60+. Refugee Medical Assistance (RMA) provides Medicaid coverage for refugees during their first 12 months of living in the United States. Applications for benefits can be made through a local county department of Job and Family Services. Visit the website for additional program details.
(614) 466-4815
Ohio Refugee Services Website: jfs.ohio.gov/cash-food-and-refugee-assistance/refugee-services/information-for-refugees/about-refugee-services
Benefits Application Portal: ssp.benefits.ohio.gov/apspssp/ssp.portal
Franklin County Job and Family Services: cap4kids.org/columbus/franklin-county-jfs