Family Resources in Ohio

Dial 2-1-1 to find local food pantries, emergency food distributions, and family assistance programs anywhere in Ohio. Available 24/7.

Serves 20 counties in Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana. Find food pantries, SNAP outreach, and BackPack programs for kids in the Cincinnati region.

Serves Cuyahoga, Ashtabula, Geauga, Lake, and Ashland counties. Mobile markets, food pantries, and school-based feeding programs for children.

Serves 20 Central Ohio counties. Find food pantries, mobile produce markets, and summer kids' feeding sites using their locator at mofc.org.

Apply for monthly food assistance through the Ohio Benefits online portal or your county Job and Family Services office. Benefits loaded to an Ohio Direction Card (EBT).

Free healthy food, nutrition support, and breastfeeding help for Ohio families with infants and children under 5. Apply at your local health department WIC site.

Statewide faith-based homeschool organization offering legal guidance, an annual convention in Columbus, curriculum fair, and co-op directory.

Active community for homeschool families in Greater Cleveland. Co-op classes, field trips, social events, and parent support groups.

Directory of homeschool co-ops, enrichment programs, and support groups serving the Columbus metro area across all educational philosophies.

Ohio expanded its EdChoice scholarship program. Eligible families may receive funding for private or home education expenses. Check OHEN or HSLDA for current homeschool eligibility.

Statewide networking organization for Ohio homeschool families. Support groups, co-op directory, legislative advocacy, and annual homeschool resource fair.

Ohio requires annual notification to your local school superintendent by August 1. Must provide 900 hours of instruction per year covering core subjects. Annual assessment required via portfolio, standardized test, or certified teacher evaluation. Ohio also offers a Home Instruction option through community schools.

After-school programs for youth in the Cleveland area providing academic support, arts, sports, and leadership development. Sliding scale fees available.

Free after-school programming, homework help, STEAM activities, and events at 23 branch locations across Columbus and Franklin County.

After-school enrichment, homework help, and summer camps across the Columbus metro. Financial assistance available for qualifying families.

Historic Union Terminal houses three museums. Offers free and reduced admission days throughout the year for Cincinnati families.

World-class natural history museum offering free admission on the first Monday of each month. Planetarium, live animals, and interactive exhibits for families.

Central Ohio's premier art museum offers free admission for all Columbus residents on Sundays. Family-friendly programming and interactive Wonder Room for kids.

All 75 Ohio State Parks offer free admission. World-class outdoor activities including hiking, swimming, and wildlife spotting at no cost for families statewide.

Free or low-cost health coverage for Ohio children through Medicaid and CareSource. Covers doctor visits, dental, vision, and prescriptions.

Home Energy Assistance Program helps Ohio families pay heating and cooling costs. Apply at your local Community Action Agency during open enrollment.

Subsidized childcare for working or school-attending Ohio parents. Apply at your county Job and Family Services office. Income-based eligibility.

Temporary cash assistance for low-income Ohio families with children. Apply at your county Job and Family Services office. Includes work support and childcare assistance.