Following the storms and massive power outages which impacted the state on June 29, 2012, Governor Kasich declared a state of emergency in Ohio. The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) is providing assistance to the 45 counties impacted through the County Departments of Job and Family Services (CDJFS) for victims of the storms. In addition to regular temporary assistance for needy families (TANF) funding, catalog of federal domestic assistance (CFDA) number 93.558, a separate allocation consisting of state funds will be made available.

The Office of Families and Children has issued a separate memo (Family Assistance Letter No. 116) for this assistance. Please reference this letter for detailed requirements on eligibility, reporting, tracking and funding.

The CDJFS will use the following coding to report expenditures:

TANF Funding (Availability July 2012 - June 30, 2013)

Dept: JFS850002

Fund: 3V60

Grant: JFSFTF12

ALI: 600689

Program: 7626B

Bud Ref: JFSCATFD

Acct: 550301

RCF: JFSDONTRPT

Non-TANF Funding (Availability July 2012 - June 30, 2013)

Dept: JFS850002

Fund: 5DM0

Grant: JFSSSF13

ALI: 600633

Program: 7626B

Bud Ref: JFSCASNT

Acct: 550301

RCF: JFSDONTRPT

Questions regarding these funds may be directed to your local fiscal supervisor or to the Bureau of County Finance and Technical Assistance by calling (614) 752-9194.