North Ridgeville Review The Community That Cares
The Lorain County Dept. of Job & Family Services is offering help for wide-ranging needs for those who qualify through Ohio’s Prevention, Retention and Contingency (PRC) program.
The PRC program provides work supports and other services to help low-income parents overcome immediate barriers to employment. It is funded through the federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program. Those receiving assistance from other public assistance programs – including Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as food stamps) – also may be eligible for PRC service.
Applications are currently being taken for the following services:
- Vehicle Repairs
- Past Due Utilities
- Stove/Refrigerator
- Beds (Need based on emergent, crisis situation or natural disaster – Referral required from community agency – e.g. LCCS, Genesis House, Red Cross, Health Dept)
- Employment related expenses
- GED incentive payments
- School Fees
- Delinquent Mortgage
- Delinquent Property Taxes
Applications can be obtained from the forms section on our website or by calling 440-284-4423 and can be submitted via mail, fax, email, or in the drop box in front of our building.
