Every citizen beginning the journey from welfare to self-sufficiency faces different challenges.
No single agency or group can meet all their needs. But for citizens and businesses in the Toledo area, walking through one doorway can be a powerful beginning. This system, one of 25 One-Stops in Ohio, is actually a network of partnerships that combines all the job search assistance and job referral services OBES offers with the strengths of other state and local organizations. Linked by an electronic network and a spirit of collaboration, these diverse partners work together to serve residents in Lucas and Wood counties and to help local employers tap into a new workforce. A major focus for this One-Stop is providing the right mix of support to welfare recipients preparing to enter the job market whether that support includes mental health services, family support services, basic literacy, job counseling, or college enrollment assistance.