Prevention, Retention And Contingency Assistance | Van Wert County Department Of Job And Family Services

120 East Main Street, Van Wert, OH 45891

Eligibility

Van Wert County residents with minor child who are at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty level for the family size.

Hours

Mon -Fri 8am-4:30pm and by appointment

(419) 238-6060

Voice

(419) 238-6060

Fax

Fees

No fees

Service area

Van Wert County, Ohio

Description

Provides aid to families in the form of a voucher to buy items or pay for services that are emergencies and non-recurring and which cannot be addressed using existing community resources. Assistance is provided only for items that are essential for the applicant's employment, job training, or education such as: car repairs, car payments, or car insurance payments; car down payment; work clothing and uniforms; and tools and safety equipment. Also will help pay for professional testing/certification and licensing fees, identification materials (driver's license, state identification, birth certificates), driver's education, and other items as deemed appropriate by the agency. Transportation to work provided through the most cost effective means. A budget will need to be completed.

Data provided by

UW 211 Greater Toledo

What's Here

Driver License Fee Payment Assistance Birth Certificate Fee Payment Assistance Gas Money Job Training Expense Assistance Automobile Insurance Payment Assistance Identification Card Fee Payment Assistance Work Related Fee Payment Assistance Heating Fuel Payment Assistance

Providing organization

Van Wert County Department Of Job And Family Services

Serves all children, adults, and families who need protection from abuse, neglect, and exploitation; financial and economic support; their family relationships established, nurtured and continuum of education, prevention and intervention services; strengths-based family assessment; direct services; and advocacy.