LibGuides: Accessing Social Services and Work Support (Community Guide): Home

Introduction

Finding benefits and other services for you and your family

This guide is to help you access services and benefits to support you and your family. Most of the resources are for residents of Cuyahoga County but there are resources for Ohio residents and beyond.

Do you need help with applying for benefits and services?

Navigating these sites and applying for benefits can be tricky but there are organizations that can help you through the process:

United Way 2-1-1 (Ohio)
2-1-1 provides a link to essential community resources for residents of Belmont, Cuyahoga, Darke, Geauga and Ross counties. Help is available in both English and Spanish (se habla español).
Library Navigators - Cuyahoga Job and Family Services
Cuyahoga County partners with local public libraries to help you apply for food, medical, and cash assistance.

Ohio and National Resources

Below are some statewide and national resources to help you find benefits and supports.

Ohio Benefits
Portal for Ohio residents to apply for benefits
Benefits. gov
Filter by state to find services in your local area.
Social Work Government Resources
Highlights federal government resources that social workers can use to improve their clients' wellbeing. Compiled by the Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP)
United Way 2-1-1 (National)
2-1-1 provides a link to essential community resources and there is a guide to finding your local chapter. Help is available in both English and Spanish (se habla español).