In addition to other powers vested in it, the board of county commissioners of any county may provide for needy persons in the county, whose condition requires it, such noninstitutional support, care, assistance, or relief as they are entitled to received at public expense, and establish a suitable office or agency for its administration.
Noninstitutional relief for needy persons
Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 301.25, under Chapter 301 | Organization.
Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 301.25