Prevention, Retention And Contingency (PRC) - Employment/education | Cuyahoga County Job And Family Services
1641 Payne Ave., Cleveland, OH 44114
Regular office hours are: M-F: 9:00am-4:00pm. However, the main phone number is also answered after hours, M-F: 4:30pm-8:00pm and Saturday, Sunday and Holidays, 8:00am-8:00pm.
voice | PRC Hotline: Information / check status
Free
Cuyahoga County, Ohio
Provides aid to families in the form of a voucher to buy items or pay for services that are emergencies and non-recurring (a situation not extending beyond 4 months) 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 (does not cover normal "wear and tear" items such as oil change, tires, brake pads); work clothing and uniforms, washer or dryer (only if needed for work purposes), and education related equipment (such as tools). Maximum assistance limits (once per calendar year): $500 for education-related equipment, $225 for work or education uniforms, $750 for car repairs (additional restrictions also apply). In addition to these specific limits, applicant cannot exceed yearly limit of $1,500 in aid from the overall PRC program ($750 if non-custodial guardian). Does not help with short term transportation needs such as gas cards or bus fare. Does not help with GED testing fees.
211 Cleveland
Cuyahoga County Job And Family Services
Government agency that promotes self-sufficiency and family stability by providing emergency financial assistance, employment services, child support services, Medicaid, food assistance (SNAP), and a wide variety of social services.