Summit County Next | Summit County Department Of Job And Family Services

Provides success coaching, financial coaching, and peer mentoring to support continued employment for individuals who experience a reduction in public assistance due to increase of income. Offers work supports such as job clothing/tools, help with transportation, and may assist with emergencies regarding child care issues and housing. Requires a time commitment of approximately our (4) hours per month and provides up to $5,000 in cash incentives for achieving mandatory and optional goals.

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211 Summit

Physical Address

1180 South Main Street, Suite 102, Russell M. Pry Building, Akron, OH 44301

Hours

Monday - Friday: 8:00am to 4:30pm.

Voice

(800) 324-8680

voice | Medicaid Hotline

Voice

(800) 573-8080

voice | Automated Information Line

Voice

(330) 643-8200

voice | Medicaid Transportation NET Program

Voice

(866) 320-8822

voice | Ohio EPPI Card Customer Service

Fax

(866) 351-8292

fax | Toll-Free

Voice

(844) 640-6446

voice | Ohio Benefits Phone Line 1-844-640-OHIO

Fax

(330) 643-7243

Voice

(866) 386-3071

voice | Ohio Direction Card (EBT CARD) - Lost Card and General Info

Application process

Call the office at 330-630-4646 for more information. Email [email protected] to start the application process. Include legal name, home address, and the last four (4) digits of your Social Security number. Using this information provided via email, NEXT staff will pre-screen for initial enrollment requirements. Those that may be eligible per this pre-screening will be provided with a link to complete the online NEXT program application.

Fee

No fee.

Eligibility

- Serves residents of Summit County. - Must work at least 20 hours per week at intake and ongoing. - Must be at or below 300% of the Federal Poverty Level. - Must have experienced a reduction in public benefit assistance (such as a reduction in SNAP benefits or child care benefits) due to increased wages.

Languages

Utilizes language interpretation services.

Service area

Summit County, Ohio

Agency info

Summit County Department Of Job And Family Services

A local government agency providing public assistance, workforce development, and other social service programs to qualified applicants of Summit County, Ohio.