Lawrence County CAO

Definition of Homelessness Individual or family who lacks a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence, meaning: - Has a primary nighttime residence that is a public or private place not meant for human habitation - Is living in a public or private operated shelter designated to provide temporary [...]

Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Food, nutrition counseling, breastfeeding counseling and access to health services are provided to eligible women, infants and children under the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program, popularly known as WIC. Studies completed since its inception show that WIC has been instrumental in the improvement [...]

Senior Services CAO Senior Services provides services to homebound elderly clients in addition to center-based services in Chesapeake and Ironton. The department provides a coordinated effort to meet the physical and emotional needs of older area residents through various funding mobilized by CAO. Referral services to additional resources, [...]

Upcoming Events OhioMeansJobs – Lawrence County One-Stop Center The Community Action Organization's OhioMeansJobs – Lawrence County One-Stop Center has been designed to allow you to get all the help you need from one easy to access location in downtown Ironton. [...]

Housing Management The CAO's Housing Management Department provides affordable high-quality housing for those in need. In 2003, Ironton-Lawrence County CAO received management responsibilities for rental housing projects it helped build through the Community Development Department. Thus the Housing Management Department came into being. The CAO Housing [...]

Regular HEAP Application Form Self Employment Income Form Seasonal Employment Verification Form Employment Verification Form To schedule an appointment to speak with a case manager about HEAP please call 740-237-3262. Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) The [...]

Click here for Community and Housing Resources for the Homeless Homeless Services: Healthcare for the Homeless, Homeless Housing, and Organizational Representative Payee Service (ORP) available at the OhioMeansJobs-Lawrence County One Stop Center 120 North Third Street Ironton, OH 45638 740-532-3140   OPERATING HOURS [...]

Family Medical Centers Just like family, we'll take care of you. The last hospital in Lawrence County, Ohio, shuttered its doors years ago, but there are medical centers spread throughout the county that provide those who live here, and anyone else in the Tri-State, the opportunity [...]

Lawrence County Early Childhood Academy The Lawrence County Early Childhood Academy (LCECA) provides comprehensive early childhood services. The LCECA Programs have a variety of service options available. These service options are provided at various locations throughout the county. Contact any LCECA site for information regarding services. [...]