Ohio State University Extension
As part of the of the national Extension initiative, Managing in Tough Times (MITT), Ohio State University Extension provides Financial Crisis resources for families, individuals, businesses, as well as farm and ranch related financial information. Facing a Furlough: Developing a Plan and Deciding Which Bills to Pay First are two of the featured articles.
Ohioline, principally produced by Ohio State University Extension offers bulletins and fact sheets on a wide array of subjects such as In Over Your Head: Life Saving Strategies for Financial Crisis and Cooking for One or Two. Ohioans can find research based information on yards and gardens, families, youth, food, and other topics.
Department of Job and Family Services
The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services offers a wide range of assistance. Many of which are listed within the Find Help in Tough Times categories. An overview of their services is available for download in the Rapid Response brochure. You can order additional copies of the brochures at: http://www.odjfs.state.oh.us/forms/orderTrack.asp?fid=48961&loc=INTER