CHILD CARE ASSISTANCE INFORMATION
Child care assistance is available to families during hours of employment and/or training. Eligibility is based on the family's monthly gross income and family size. Co-payments are determined according to income and family size. Costs above the family's co-payments are paid by Ohio Department of Job and Family Services.
Child care services are available 1st, 2nd and 3rd shift. Parents choose who will be caring for their child. Options include a licensed child care center or a licensed child care provider.
ELIGIBILITY
Eligibility is based on income, family size and participation in a qualifying activity. A qualifying activity includes employment and training. An application will need to be completed and verification will need to be provided.
CHOOSING CHILD CARE
A list of licensed providers is available at this link:
http://childcaresearch.ohio.gov.
Ways to obtain a copy of the list:
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By email: EFS-Staff@jfs.ohio.gov
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At our front desk: 227 S. Ohio Ave. Sidney, 45365
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Call: 937-498-4981 Select option 5, then option 5, and option 1 to request a copy
STEP UP TO QUALITY
RATED PROVIDERS
Step Up to Quality is a rating system developed by Ohio Department of Job and Family Services and Ohio Department of Education & Workforce to improve the quality of early care and education programs in Ohio.
Programs receive a rating of bronze, silver, or gold, based on meeting established criteria.
For more information about Step Up to Quality go to:
What is Step Up To Quality? | Job and Family Services (ohio.gov)
APPLICATIONS
Applications can be obtained at the front desk of the Shelby County Department of Job and Family Services. Applications can also be obtained by calling 937-498-4981, select option 5, then option 5, and then option 1 to request an application via mail. The application is also available online at: www.odjfs.state.oh.us/forms/num/JFS07200/pdf/
Completed applications and verifications can be submited in person, via fax, emailed or mailed to:
Shelby Co. Department of Job and Family Services
227 South Ohio Avenue
Sidney, Ohio 45365
Fax Number: 937-498-7396
Email Address: EFS-Staff@jfs.ohio.gov
Completed applications can also be deposited into the drop box located outside of the agency.
In person application submissions are accepted M-F, 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
You can also apply for publicly funded child care online: Self Service Portal Home Page (ohio.gov)
ODJFS CHILD CARE
TIME, ATTENDANCE,
& PAYMENT (TAP) SYSTEM
Parents/Caretakers of children who are eligible for publicly funded child care will use the TAP system to record their child’s attendance.
The caretaker or a person eligible to pick up or drop off children at a provider will use a tablet or their smart phone to record the children’s attendance.
For more information regarding the TAP system, go to:
GENERAL INFORMATION
For more information about child care in Ohio, go to:
For more information about the child care assistance program, please call:
937-498-4981 Select option 5, option 5, and then option 1
