What We Do
The Human Services Division provides Ohio Works First cash assistance, medical assistance, food assistance, and job-related services (including subsidized child care) to eligible individuals and families in Stark County.
In 2022, it is estimated that Human Services Division programs injected more than $1 billion into the Stark County community and assisted 1 in 7 people. Local grocers, hospitals, clinics and retailers benefit from funds distributed through these programs:
- Medicaid
- $915,539,771
- Food Assistance
- $141,495,772
- OWF Cash Assistance
- $7,067,352
- Child Care Assistance
- $14,658,663