The TakeCare program provides oversight and support to adults receiving public assistance. The program targets adults who receive assistance in the form of Ohio Works First (OWF) funds and are required to work or pursue education or job training. Those who care for a seriously ill family member must seek a work exception. A LifeSpan TakeCare educator/case manager monitors these caregivers to ensure they have proper training and are providing a safe environment. The effectiveness of this program has led to its recognition as one of Ohio’s Department of Job and Family Services’ best practices.


LifeSpan’s licensed social workers are contracted through the ODMH and Butler County’s Board of Mental Health to provide mental health assessments for incoming residents of long term care facilities to determine the need for mental health intervention.


Many mentally ill or disabled residents of Butler and Warren Counties rely on Social Security for their monthly income. When their illness or disability interferes with their ability to manage their money, instability or homelessness can result. LifeSpan’s Representative Payee program provides bill payment service for these individuals ensuring their bills are paid on time which keeps their rent current, their utilities on and their lives stable.

The success of the Representative Payee program has brought stability to the lives of many vulnerable community residents. Others, who do not have disabilities or receive Social Security, have taken note of this. The service has expanded to serve clients who have steady income and the ability to manage it but not the time. LifeSpan also offers these clients bill paying services on a fee-for-service basis.